Semiconductors

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $100m for research and development (R&D) activities that utilise artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous experimentation (AE) for semiconductor manufacturing.

The final rules have been announced for the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (CHIPS ITC) under the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides a 25% credit for qualified property in eligible facilities.

The US government has announced an up to $325m investment to commission a new semiconductor-grade polysilicon manufacturing facility at Hemlock Semiconductor’s campus in Michigan.

INOX Group will set up a new quantum materials lab at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to support advanced semiconductor and quantum technology developments.

The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking (EU Chips Act) has allocated €32m of funding to support two pilot projects that will boost semiconductor chip development and innovation.

Nippon Gases Belgium has inaugurated a new filling plant, Liquid Fill 2.0, in Oevel, Belgium.

Underlying the new domestic semiconductor development charge now firmly underway in the US and Europe is one undeniable fact: neither will achieve their goals without global partners.

HP is set to benefit from funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, with the Department of Commerce announcing up to $50m in funding for the technology firm to support the development and commercialisation of...

A new alliance between New York State and Japan is set to enhance international collaboration and strengthen semiconductor industry clusters for a more resilient global semiconductor ecosystem.

The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a €5bn German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) build and operate a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden.