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16 articles
U.S. Technology Dominance
As the United States strengthens its grip over the technologies the world increasingly relies on—most critically, advanced semiconductors—other countries find themselves in a position of dependence that threatens their sovereignty.
26 Aug 2025
Decoupling Today
At the heart of this tectonic shift is the rise of China, a civilization-state that has transformed itself into a peer competitor of the United States in just a few decades.
18 Apr 2025
Anything But China?
A new trend is emerging among Western tech companies: "Anything But China" (ABC). What began as a cautious diversification strategy has now become a full-blown shift, as businesses scramble to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers.
18 Feb 2025
DeepSeek, A Turning Point?
DeepSeek, a startup founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, is challenging industry giants with a bold claim: their large language models (LLMs) deliver performance comparable to the best in the market—at a fraction of the cost.
27 Jan 2025
Samsung's $6.4 Billion Chip Grant
The U.S. government is awarding Samsung Electronics a grant of up to $6.4 billion to construct chip-making facilities in Texas.
25 Apr 2024
Chipmaking In The U.S. And Japan
Achieving a remarkable milestone emblematic of its renowned industrial strategy, Japan witnessed the rapid construction of an impressive $8.6 billion semiconductor facility.
30 Mar 2024
Geopolitical Semiconductors
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) recently announced its decision to expand its footprint in southern Japan with the addition of a second semiconductor factory, signaling a significant escalation in its investment strategy that now exceeds $20 billion.
25 Feb 2024
Microchip Quietly Owns Embedded Semis
This is a global semiconductor company that develops, manufactures, and sells smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions.
31 Jul 2023
Beijing Unveils Measures to Regulate Key Metal Exports
In a move aimed at safeguarding national security and preserving its interests, China's Ministry of Commerce declared on Monday that it would enforce export controls on certain metals extensively utilized in the semiconductor sector.
06 Jul 2023
Broadcom, Hard To Beat
Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Its 50-years history dates back to diverse origins from HewlettPackard Company, AT&T, LSI Corporation and Symantec Enterprise Security.
09 Jan 2023
Chip Companies Cool Down
The semiconductor industry is used to cycles of booms and bust. As such, after a chip shortage that affected manufacturers at a global scale, the chip industry is now anticipating a challenging third-quarter earnings season.
26 Dec 2022
Chip Demand Falls Sharply
The semi-conductor chip shortage is easing, according to Hyundai, ABB, and Swedish refrigerator giant Electrolux. This is encouraging for manufacturers following a protracted search for parts.
11 Aug 2022
Micron Technology, Short Term Headwinds, Long Term Tailwinds
Micron Technology designs, produces, and distributes memory and storage products such as USB flash drives, flash memory, and dynamic random-access memory. It is the fourth largest semiconductor company in the world and has its main office located in Boise, Idaho.
11 Jul 2022
Semiconductor Industry Is Better Prepared This Time
Russia and Ukraine produce the majority of the raw materials used in chip manufacturing. Both neon gas, which is used to feed lasers that print circuitry onto silicon, and palladium, which is utilized in subsequent production stages, are abundant in the countries.
18 Mar 2022
Synopsys, Silicon Champion
Founded back in 1986, Synopsis has grown to become a leader in innovation and technology. It is at the forefront of powering digital innovation by developing advanced silicon chips paired with software.
05 Sept 2021
Global Manufacturing Picks Up
Manufacturing activity is picking up in the U.S. as the economy re-opens. However, the market is still pressured by a lack of workers, a shortage of key products (semiconductors) and booming commodity prices.
30 Jun 2021
