Rise of the semiconductor

Arizona's Semiconductor Boom: From Traditional Economy to Chip Manufacturing Hub

Arizona is transforming from its traditional 'five C's' economy (cotton, cattle, citrus, copper, climate) to embrace a new dominant industry

Japan's Strategic Investment to Transform Hokkaido into a Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub

Japan is investing billions to transform Hokkaido, traditionally known for agriculture and tourism, into a global hub for advanced semicondu

Memory Manufacturers Shift Focus from Smartphones to Hyperscalers, Threatening 2026 Device Markets

The article analyzes a global memory shortage crisis driven by a fundamental shift in semiconductor manufacturing priorities. Rather than a

Kazakhstan's First Semiconductor Chip Designed by Professor and Students

The article tells the story of Nursultan Kabylkas, a former AMD engineer who returned to Kazakhstan to teach engineering and led a team of s

Chip by chip: India now world's second largest phone maker; PM Modi lays out 'Make in India' electronics roadmap

Japan's top chip equipment makers see first-ever 10% sales drop in China as local industry grows

Japan's top five chipmaking equipment manufacturers saw a 10% decline in combined sales to China for the fiscal year ending March 31 — the f