2020 was a year like we have never seen before, but even so we continued to see innovation that will drive the future of semiconductors (and semiconductor design). Fabs are filled and companies are struggling to keep pace with the market needs for new technology. The remote working model of…...
Pandemic Supply Chain Issues Semiconductors
Automobiles and electronics have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent semiconductor shortage. A previous paper from AIR touched on the economic ramifications from the Covid-19 pandemic as a stark reminder of the importance in understanding complex vulnerabilities in today’s interconnected world. The beginning of the pandemic lockdown in…...
What the U.S. Is Doing About Semiconductor Shortages — and How It May Affect Your Operations
What the U.S. Is Doing About Semiconductor Shortages — and How It May Affect Your OperationsChipmakers should take advantage of new opportunities and incentives around R&D investments if they want to remain competitive and build a more sustainable domestic supply chain. Read the full article at: builtin.com...
Semiconductor Talent Leaders Share the Top Challenges Facing the Industry – Egon Zehnder
Semiconductor Talent Leaders Share the Top Challenges Facing the Industry. For the first in what promises to be an ongoing annual series, Egon Zehnder’s Global Semiconductor Practice Group recently assembled a group of human resources executives from some of the world’s leading semiconductor companies for a dinner conversation focused on…...
So you want to work in the semiconductor industry?
From smartphones to cars, manufacturers and the semiconductor industry are ramping up to meet the world's seemingly insatiable demand for chips. And though the shortage will eventually get under control, emerging markets and technologies such as AI, robotic process automation and 5G connectivity will fuel the growth of the semiconductor…...
So you want to work in the semiconductor industry?
From smartphones to cars, manufacturers and the semiconductor industry are ramping up to meet the world's seemingly insatiable demand for chips. And though the shortage will eventually get under control, emerging markets and technologies such as AI, robotic process automation and 5G connectivity will fuel the growth of the semiconductor…...
So you want to work in the semiconductor industry?
Discover the semiconductor industry, how emerging digital technology such as 5G is fueling its growth, and what its future looks like. From smartphones to cars, manufacturers and the semiconductor industry are ramping up to meet the world's seemingly insatiable demand for chips. And though the shortage will eventually get under…...
Semiconductor Industry Leaders Urge President Biden to Prioritize Funding for Semiconductor Manufacturing, Research
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors, comprised of CEOs and senior executives at leading U.S. chip companies, today sent a letter to President Biden urging him to include substantial funding for semiconductor manufacturing and research in the administration’s economic recovery and infrastructure plan. SIA represents 98 percent of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue. Read the full article at: www.semiconductors.org...
Trends Accelerating the Semiconductor Industry in 2021 and Beyond
In adapting to the challenges of COVID-19, the world has experienced profound societal, economic and technological changes that are redefining nearly every aspect of our lives. New capabilities underpinned by the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and AI are providing a digital lifeline for millions of people by enabling virtual…...
Promoting Diversity in Tech – Bringing Awareness to Unconscious Biases
In the span of a mere second, the human brain processes 11 million bits of information. That’s a lot of brain-racking. Or is it? The fact is a microscopic fraction of that volume – 40 bits – courses through our brain consciously. The vast majority of the information is processed…...
Market Insights in the Semiconductor Industry
As connected technologies continue to become more complex and widespread, the Semiconductor industry is set to experience a renewed growth cycle. According to PwC, Semiconductor sales in 2018 were $481 billion and are expected to rise in light of emerging technologies. KPMG’s 2019 Global Semiconductor Outlook report revealed that…...
