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U.S. Announces Samsung Electronics Incentives for Semiconductor Production

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billion grant to Samsung Electronics to build an advanced semiconductor fab capabilities in Tyler, Texas. billion grant awarded to Taiwan based TSMC to build advanced semiconductor fab capabilities in Arizona. Commerce Department has awarded a $6.4 The move follows a $6.6 According to the U.S. Under the provisions of the U.S.

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Government’s Big Move to Electronic Marketplaces

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I was recently involved in a research discussion with Chris Yukins of George WAshington University’s Law School’s Government Procurement Program, and Thomas Kull from Arizona State University, exploring the impact of the rise of electronic marketplaces in government procurement.

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Implications of Apple Securing Semiconductor Fab Supply from the United States

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Such moves further have cascading effects on other value-added production including chip assembly, packaging and electronic component assembly. He reportedly added that the consumer electronics giant will likely expand its supply of semiconductor chips from Europe as well. based suppliers that manufacture electronic components.

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Notes from ProcureCon Indirect West at the Wigwam in Phoenix Arizona

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When she sold the house last year, it was done all electronically – and even changes could be done via email. For example, a discussion with Anu Gardiner at Docusign opened up my eyes to the technology involved in signing contracts. Anu discussed how when she signed contracts for her house she bought in 2003, it involved 80 signatures.

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U.S. Government Poised To Award ‘Commercial Platforms’ Contracts That Will Open Online Marketplaces To Federal Purchasers

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I was recently involved in a research discussion with Chris Yukins of George Washington University’s Law School’s Government Procurement Program, and Thomas Kull from Arizona State University, exploring the impact of the rise of electronic marketplaces in government procurement.

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Reports That TSMC Eyeing Second Fab Production Facility in the U.S.

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Citing sources familiar with plans, The Wall Street Journal report ( Paid subscription or metered view ) indicates that the semiconductor producer plans to announce in the coming months the building of a second cutting-edge plant north of Phoenix, Arizona , a presence that the chip maker originally committed to in 2020. In addition to a U.S.

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TSMC Plans for First European Based Semiconductor Chip Plant

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The facility will thus be supporting needs for semiconductor chips typically utilized in automobiles, industrial and other electronic equipment needs as opposed to super high performance computing support. fab facility to be located in Arizona because of an indicated shortage of skilled workers and higher infrastructure and operating costs.