Trump’s Win Sets Off Race to Complete Chip Subsidy Deals
The Biden administration is racing to complete CHIPS Act agreements, aiming to shore up one of its signature initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House.
Trump-Musk Alliance May Boost Tesla, Reshape Big Tech
Silicon Valley is bracing for a different relationship with the U.S. government as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House.
November 6, 2024US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility
Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.
New York Semiconductor Site Selected for $825M in Funding
ALBANY, N.Y. — A semiconductor research facility in upstate New York was selected as one of three national technology centers and will receive up to $825 million in funding.
US Extends 25% Tax Credit to Chip and Solar Wafers
The Biden administration finalized rules for a 25% tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing projects.
US to Loan EV Battery Parts Maker $671M for Georgia Plant
The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia.
October 16, 2024N.C. Quartz Mine Owner Says Helene Damage Was Minimal
The owner of a North Carolina quartz mine that’s a key source for high-purity quartz used in global semiconductor manufacturing said its operations sustained only minor damage.
Chip Firms Monitor Quartz Supplies After Hurricane Hits Mines
Global semiconductor makers are monitoring supplies of high-purity quartz, a material critical to the industry, after Hurricane Helene halted production at two North Carolina mines.
October 2, 2024US Pushes New Tech Export Rules to Limit China’s Access
The Biden administration plans to impose export controls on critical technologies including quantum computing and semiconductor goods.
Texas Instruments Wins $4.6 Billion in Grants, Loans
Texas Instruments is set to receive $1.6 billion in CHIPS Act grants and $3 billion in loans, marking the latest major award from a program designed to boost semiconductor manufacturing.