Semiconductors

The Biden-Harris Administration is looking to provide $285m to establish a headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, for SMART USA (Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA), a first-of-its-kind CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute.

Samsung Electronics has held a tool-in ceremony for its semiconductor research and development (R&D) complex, NRD-K, in Giheung, Korea, with operations scheduled to begin in 2025.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has announced plans for a semiconductor-focused workforce training facility that will offer hands-on training in support of the developing semiconductor.

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast Tom and Rob reflect on gasworld’s Helium Super Summit 2024, listening back to some highlights from the event.

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.