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technology1 year ago

"SK Hynix to Invest $4 Billion in Indiana Semiconductor Plant and Research Center"

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix plans to invest over $3.87 billion in Indiana to build a semiconductor packaging plant and research center, creating around 800 high-wage jobs by 2030. The plant, to be located at Purdue Research Park, will focus on producing high-bandwidth memory chips to meet U.S. semiconductor demand and advance chip development. The investment is expected to boost Indiana's role in the tech sector and contribute to U.S. innovation and national security, with the company receiving significant incentives from the state and local authorities.

via ABC News|
#indiana#research-and-development#semiconductor-plant
business2 years ago

Taiwanese Microchip Company Commits to Enhanced Oversight for Arizona Plant Construction

Taiwanese microchip manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), has agreed to increased oversight and safety measures for construction workers at its first U.S. plant in Arizona. The voluntary protection program includes higher safety requirements than federal standards, greater transparency for workers, closer oversight from the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, and increased training for foremen and workers. The construction of the plant, which began in 2021, is expected to be completed in 2024 and will utilize TSMC's 5-nanometer technology for semiconductor wafer fabrication. The company has faced criticism for bringing in workers from Taiwan, but TSMC has stated that the jobs of U.S. workers on-site will not be affected.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|
#arizona#business#construction-safety
technology2 years ago

"Clay chip fabs witness doubling of Micron's environmental impact in latest estimates"

Micron Technology's planned semiconductor plant in Clay, New York, is estimated to have double the environmental impact than previously anticipated, with water usage potentially reaching 20 million gallons per day. However, officials suggest that implementing a water recycling program could reduce this amount by half, potentially eliminating the need for an expensive water line from Lake Ontario to the plant.

via syracuse.com|
#environmental-impact#micron-technology#onondaga-county-water-authority