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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing

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US Government Passes the CHIPS Act to Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research. The CHIPS Act was created in response to pandemic-induced shortages of semiconductors and other critical manufacturing supplies, causing widespread disruption to supply chains across the country. . Part A: Manufacturing in the U.S.

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Can we re-shore and create a US semiconductor industry? Maybe…

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Another important topic discussed focused on the development of the semiconductor market. The Biden administration has sought to explore how to re-shore the semiconductor industry , by calling for a 100 day study.The CHIPS for America Act is one effort to try to bring more semiconductor manufacturing back to the US.

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Shortages of coolant set to impact the semiconductor industry

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Supreme Court) to shut down a Belgium-based 3M plant is anticipated to bring fresh turmoil to the semiconductor industry: likely shortages of specialized coolants. Coolant is a key input in chip manufacturing. Read special report: Semiconductor Impacts: Coolant.

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Can Manufacturers be Both Lean and Resilient?

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President Joe Biden holding up a wafer of semiconductor while discussing ways to address a semiconductor shortage. Lean initially became a popular continuous improvement methodology because of Toyota’s emergence as a leader in the automotive industry. Since then, manufacturers around the world have embraced lean.

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The World’s Most Vulnerable Supply Chain

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Economic historian Chris Miller, a professor at Tufts, recounts the story of the ongoing battle for semiconductor supremacy. It also provides a good explanation for why the semiconductor supply chain is the world’s most vulnerable supply chain. These chips are currently manufactured at a single site in Taiwan.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

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Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. ” I believe that the industry is stuck. With more than forty-five years of experience in the industry, I struggle with the lack of progress and the current level of Groupthink. The reason?

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Qualcomm’s Answer to the Chip Shortage and Digital Transformation Strategy

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I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy. Qualcomm turned to more automation in its semiconductor manufacturing.