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Join chip fabricators and suppliers in discussing current trends and issues for the semiconductor materials supply chain San Diego, CA, February 6, 2023:  TECHCET— the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information on semiconductor supply chains — is hosting the 8th Annual Critical Materials Council (CMC) Conference from April 18-20 in Round Rock, Texas. This conference brings together chip fabricators, supplier companies, legislative policy makers, and market…

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San Diego, CA, December 13, 2022:  TECHCET—the advisory firm providing information on the electronics and semiconductor materials market supply-chain — announced that the Total Semiconductor Materials market in 2022 is expected to top US$66 billion after strong semiconductor demand through the first three quarters of the year. The growth represents almost 8% revenue growth versus 2021, with material segments such as CMP Pads, Specialty Gases, Precursor Materials, and SOI…

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Can European Materials Supply Keep up with Growing Demand? San Diego, CA, November 8, 2022:  TECHCET—the advisory firm providing business and technology information for the semiconductor materials supply chains — anticipates increased strain on European chemical availability as semiconductor fabrication companies continue to expand in the region. Samsung Foundry and TSMC are two examples of companies that have recently announced their intentions to build fab expansions in Europe (following…

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Tips for making the most out of government benefits for US semiconductor growth San Diego, CA, October 4, 2022:  TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information— has been monitoring the status of the U.S. Chips Act rollout to help semiconductor material companies obtain legislative benefits for new expansions. The funding application process will be announced in February 2023. The fine details are still evolving and may…

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By Lita Shon-Roy, President / CEO, TECHCET and Bonnie Glick, Director, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Passage of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act should alleviate semiconductor chip shortages that have increased prices and reduced supplies of cars, medical devices, and consumer electronics. But it would be premature to declare victory. Russia’s war on Ukraine has squeezed the market for rare gases like helium and neon that…

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San Diego, CA, September 28, 2022 A. Frequently, check on the following websites for information www.chips.gov www.Grants.gov www.federalregister.gov www.Regulations.gov – this site was mentioned at our last meeting though it is not directly connected to CHIPS Act. However, regulations must be taken into consideration when constructing chemical facilities. https://www.commerce.gov (Department of Commerce) – this site is used for news and info on government actions. Also, check out: https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2022/09/chips-america-webinar-series You…

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San Diego, CA, September 2022 TECHCET is keenly aware of the importance of CHIPS Act on the US semiconductor industry and materials supply-chain infrastructure. For that reason, we have configured a program to keep our CMC and DSS member subscribers well informed, as described below: 1) What has TECHCET done to get information to our CMC and DSS members? TECHCET routinely sends information to our CMC Members and Data…

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San Diego, CA, August 19, 2022:  TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information to chip fabricators and material suppliers — just completed their 3rd Quarter CMC Advisory Alert Meeting focused on the US CHIPS Act and the future of materials supply. This virtual event of over 150 attendees, featured the Honorable Bonnie Glick, Director of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy, and Madison Smith, Principal, Washington…

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US CHIPS ACT Now Approved by President Biden – What’s Next? San Diego, CA, August 9, 2022:  TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information— announced that today President Biden signed the long-awaited CHIPs Act into law. So, “what’s next” for the US semiconductor industry? Pres. Biden signs CHIPS Act, from news feed from US News 8/9/2022 The US CHIPS Act will attempt to level the playing…

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