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Ultra HDI

What is Ultra-HDI, and Why Does It Matter for PCB Design Engineers

By Tara Dunn, SMTA Director of Training and Education

  • Industry Trends
Semiconductor technicians and apprentices examine a silicon wafer with an instructor in a modern electronics manufacturing training lab.

Texas Terafab Plan Puts Workforce Development on the Critical Path

The planned semiconductor campus could create thousands of jobs, but building a regional skills pipeline will be essential to turning investment into production capacity.

  • Workforce Development
A diverse group of manufacturing workers and an instructor examine automated electronics assembly equipment during a hands-on training session.

Detroit Manufacturing Academy Builds a Practical Path to Smarter Production

Apple’s collaboration with Michigan State University gives small and midsize manufacturers hands-on support in automation, quality, process improvement, and other advanced production skills.

  • Training & Education
Technicians in cleanroom gear review wafer inspection equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing training environment.

TSMC’s New U.S. Investment Raises the Stakes for Semiconductor Workforce Planning

The company’s latest U.S. expansion plan points to a broader shift from single-facility hiring needs to long-term talent pipelines for advanced electronics manufacturing.

  • Industry Trends
Technicians in safety glasses examine a power semiconductor module at an electronics manufacturing workbench.

CHIPS Award Puts Silicon Carbide Power Electronics in the Workforce Spotlight

A new $250 million federal R&D award to I-Pulse points to growing demand for advanced semiconductor skills tied to power electronics, harsh-environment systems, and specialized U.S. manufacturing.The U.S.

  • Workforce Development
Technicians in safety glasses review semiconductor manufacturing equipment and a wafer carrier in a modern advanced manufacturing training environment.

Coherent Expansion in Texas Highlights the Workforce Behind AI Manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Program Office announced a letter of intent with Coherent Corp. for up to $50 million in direct funding to expand indium phosphide semiconductor production in Sherman, Texas.

  • Workforce Development
Technician in a semiconductor manufacturing facility inspecting equipment, with digital data graphics overlay representing AI and industry growth.

The State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry in 2025: Growth, Investment, and the Workforce Challenge

The semiconductor industry continues to expand at a historic pace, reinforcing its role as foundational infrastructure for the modern economy.

  • Hiring & Recruitment
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The Rise of AI in Electronics Manufacturing: How to Keep Up With the Advancements in AI

The electronics manufacturing sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).

  • Industry Trends