Powering the Future from Chandler, Arizona

Saras makes strides in packaging for power efficiency and performance

by Stephanie Quinn

Amidst the technological strides being made in Arizona, the state continues to develop its extensive network of highly specialized companies that help create the chips that the world literally runs on. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, about 20 semiconductor companies have officially announced they will begin operations in Arizona, and about 20 more are in the … [More]

Where Sustainability Meets Technology

by Stephanie Quinn

At the heart of every technological advancement, semiconductors are silently powering the future. But as we enter an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, the semiconductor industry is finding itself at a crossroads. The recent GreenBiz 24 conference in Phoenix not only highlighted the latest sustainable practices but also the challenges and triumphs of … [More]

Water Wise: Phoenix’s Step into Sustainable Cooling

by Stephanie Quinn

In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, water is as precious as gold — or, in our case, silicon. Especially as Phoenix is fast becoming a semiconductor stronghold. Semiconductors, the tiny but mighty engines driving much of our technological advances, generate heat and require effective cooling. That’s where water comes in. Addressing water recycling challenges has long been a … [More]

ASM International: Investing to Elevate Arizona’s Semiconductor Landscape

Expansion of one of the pioneering semiconductor equipment companies in Arizona

by Shannon Blood

Arizona’s booming semiconductor industry shows no signs of slowing down. ASM International, a Dutch semiconductor equipment company with a 40-year presence in Phoenix, has revealed plans to invest more than $320 million in a new Scottsdale campus. Slated for completion by 2026, the move to the new 20-acre site will create more than 500 jobs and allow the company to better serve … [More]

Global Partnerships Fuel Arizona’s Semiconductor Success

by Stephanie Quinn

Arizona is no stranger to fostering international relations. Still, within the last year, its active recruitment of foreign partnerships is just one reason Arizona is now number two in semiconductor supercenters in the United States. An example of this proactive relationship building can be seen in the Arizona House Committee’s International Trade visit to Canada, Romania … [More]

The Chipmaker’s Visa: New Solution to Labor Shortage

by Stephanie Quinn

Industry leaders and the Economic Innovation Group have put forward the Chipmaker’s Visa initiative, aimed at addressing the limitations of the current U.S. H-1B Visa system in meeting the semiconductor sector’s specific requirements. The Chipmaker’s Visa is designed to streamline the process of bringing skilled labor from overseas to supplement the U.S. workforce in this … [More]

How Phoenix Is Rebuilding America’s Semiconductor Sovereignty

And benefiting in investments and employment

by Dean Freeman

The past few years have been a roller-coaster ride for the semiconductor and electronics industry, particularly in the United States — coming out of a slowdown into a pandemic that created shortages, to a boom year that has the industry talking about reaching a trillion dollars in semiconductor sales, into a downturn that the industry is slowly pulling out of in the last two … [More]

Phoenix: The New Frontier for Global Tech Trade Shows

by Stephanie Quinn 

Phoenix is increasingly becoming a magnet for semiconductor trade shows thanks to its booming semiconductor industry. The recent attraction of high-profile events like SEMICON West and the 49th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA) underscores this trend. SEMICON West, a leading trade show focusing on the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, … [More]

New Investments Bolster Arizona Tech Leadership

by Stephanie Quinn 

In recent developments within the semiconductor industry, Amkor Technology, Inc. and DSV have announced significant investments. Amkor Technology, Inc., a prominent player in semiconductor packaging and testing services, is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor with the establishment of its new $2 billion advanced packaging and testing facility in Peoria, Arizona. Poised to … [More]

Intel Hits Semiconductor Milestone

And the ripple effect continues to spread

by Stephanie Quinn

Intel, a cornerstone of the U.S. semiconductor industry, recently achieved a significant milestone in its expansion project at the Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. This progress marks a vital step in reinforcing the United States’ leading position in the global semiconductor market. Intel’s Chandler site has been instrumental for Arizona’s technological growth for more … [More]

Arizona’s Semiconductor Growth Fuels Broader Tech and Healthcare Innovation

by Stephanie Quinn

Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, playing a crucial role in everything from smartphones to advanced medical devices and even smart home appliances. Arizona’s semiconductor industry is driving advancements in more than just manufacturing technology, creating fertile ground for other technology-driven sectors and broader implications.  Due to the proximity … [More]

Ultra Clean Technology Grand Opening in Chandler

by Stephanie Quinn

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Hayward, California, and is a renowned developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components and parts. Recently, its Products Division celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, consolidating six legacy buildings into a sprawling 142,000-square-foot space in Chandler, Arizona. UCT’s CEO … [More]

Beyond Traditional Training

Strengthening the pipeline to fill semiconductor jobs

by Stephanie Quinn

When it comes to the world of semiconductors and high-tech manufacturing, many people often believe it’s a realm exclusively reserved for those with a heavy background in science and engineering. Still, if the U.S. maintains its current graduation rates in areas such as electrical engineering and computer science, it could see a deficit of nearly 90,000 workers over the next … [More]

Intersection of Innovation and Opportunity

by Stephanie Quinn

The opening of another new semiconductor factory in Chandler, Arizona, is becoming an everyday occasion. Yet, at the grand opening of EMD Electronics’ new facility, Kai Beckmann, who serves as a member of the executive board of Darmstadt, Germany-based Merck KGaA and CEO of EMD Electronics —  the Merck subsidiary through which Merck does business in the United States and Canada … [More]

Filling the Talent Pipeline

by Stephanie Quinn

Arizona’s job market today is experiencing transformative growth, driven by the ever-expanding semiconductor industry, according to recent data from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. Despite the state adding 57,000 new jobs over the past year, reaching a record high of more than 3.14 million, the semiconductor sector still currently accounts for a modest portion of … [More]

Keeping Arizona’s Semiconductor Industry Sustainable

Finding solutions to the chemical waste generated in the industry 

by Stephanie Quinn

In the United States, there is a significant annual disposal of more than a million tons of chemical waste, primarily in landfills or through incineration. The increasing demand for microchips, which has tripled in the last decade, exacerbates this issue. As a result, there’s a growing concern about both the environmental impact and the scarcity of chemicals required for chip … [More]

The Impact of MRAM Technology on Arizona’s Past and Its Bright Future

by Stephanie Quinn

Based in Chandler, Arizona, Everspin Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the cutting-edge design, manufacturing and commercial distribution of Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) and Spin-transfer Torque MRAM (STT-MRAM). The company caters to markets and applications where data persistence, data integrity, low latency and security are paramount.  Chandler, sometimes called the … [More]

From Desert Landscape to Semiconductor Epicenter

by Stephanie Quinn

Arizona’s desert landscape, specifically the Greater Phoenix area, has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years. It has emerged as the epicenter of the semiconductor industry, garnering the attention of tech giants and investors alike. The significance of this development cannot be overstated, as it has not only brought economic prosperity but also positioned … [More]

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