As the CHIPS act makes its way through congress, the husband of Nancy Pelosi has sold off a large number of Nvidia shares while Nancy Pelosi continues to plan her trip to Taiwan. What challenges does the semiconductor industry face in light of the CHIPS act, w...
By Robin Mitchell | 01-08-2022
Recognising the challenges faced with large supply chains, Samsung has recently announced that it will be aiming to manufacture its own key consumables. What challenges do large supply chains present to semiconductor foundries, what has Samsung announced, and...
By Robin Mitchell | 22-07-2022
Recently, researchers have demonstrated a new semiconductor material made entirely from paper-based materials that may have the ability to be used in wearable sensors and disposable electronics. What challenges do disposable electronics present, what did the r...
By Robin Mitchell | 30-05-2022
More than two years after the start of the COVID pandemic, semiconductors continue to struggle to meet the high demand for components, and multiple world events are now pushing the cost of living even higher, which is now expected to increase the price of semi...
By Robin Mitchell | 27-05-2022
As the world continues to cope with the ongoing semiconductor shortage, Spain has now announced that it will be spending $12.1 billion to try and encourage semiconductor manufacturers to set up foundries. Why are countries aiming for semiconductor sovereignty,...
By Robin Mitchell | 06-04-2022
If the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry weren’t already complex, foundries in the US are now seeing a labour shortage in the field of semiconductor manufacturing. Why does the semiconductor industry continue to face challenges, what are manufactu...
By Robin Mitchell | 05-04-2022
Researchers have recently made more breakthroughs in developing flexible organic solar panels that could help usher in new wearable devices. What challenges do solar panel technologies face, what did the researchers achieve, and are wearable solar panels a goo...
By Robin Mitchell | 16-03-2022
The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused worldwide effects from market losses to increase fuel prices. But Toshiba, a manufacturer of semiconductors and other electronics, is also worried about its supply chain, with the industry being dependent on...
By Robin Mitchell | 15-03-2022
Intel and AMD have informed their Russian customers that no more processors or high-end equipment will be delivered due to the Russian-Ukraine war. Why is the world so dependent on semiconductors, what did Intel and AMD announce, and how does this demonstrate...
By Robin Mitchell | 10-03-2022
To move away from Asian dependence, the EU has announced a €43 billion plan to boost EU-made semiconductors. Why are countries around the world turning their backs on Asia, what will the plan involve, and how could it change the engineering environment? Why ar...
By Robin Mitchell | 21-02-2022
Canada’s Semiconductor Council have finished an investigation into semiconductor production and its importance and has come to the same conclusion as many others. What will Canada be doing with the new report, why are semiconductors so important, and what coul...
By Robin Mitchell | 08-12-2021
An emerging family of monolayer semiconductors now show new promise thanks to researchers who have developed efficient contacts. What challenges do monolayer semiconductors face, what did the researchers do, and could it be a viable replacement for silicon dev...
By Robin Mitchell | 02-11-2021
A recent report has brought to light another key reason for the automotive semiconductor shortage; old technology. How has this factor helped reduce automotive IC supplies, why can’t modern foundries help with this problem, and what challenges will the automot...
By Robin Mitchell | 30-09-2021
The US and UK have announced their plans to become independent from other nations for the latest semiconductor devices, and the EU has just announced its plans to do the same. Why is chip sovereignty so important, what was said at the European Commission, and...
By Robin Mitchell | 17-09-2021