SIA Advocates for U.S. Trade Policies that Advance American Leadership in Semiconductors
Semiconductors are in the spotlight. Over the past few years, governments and industry alike have recognized the critical role semiconductor technologies play in fueling America’s economic and industrial competitiveness, strengthening national security, and underpinning America’s leadership across a range of technologies. Today, David Isaacs, Vice President of Government Affairs at SIA, will offer testimony to […]
Geopolitical Tensions Fuel a Wave of AI Chip Independence as US and Chinese CSPs Race to Develop In-House ASICs, Redefining the Market Landscape, Says TrendForce
TrendForce’s latest research reveals that the surge in demand for AI servers is accelerating the pace at which major US CSPs are developing in-house ASICs, with new iterations being released every one to two years. In China, the AI server market is adjusting to new US export controls introduced in April 2025, which are expected […]
ISM Reports U.S. Economic Activity to be Mostly Flat for the Rest of 2025
The U.S. economy will be mostly flat for the rest of 2025, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the Spring 2025 ISM Supply Chain Planning Forecast (formerly known as the Spring ISM Semiannual Economic Forecast). Expectations for the remainder of 2025 are lower than those expressed in December 2024. Trade issues, continued inflation concerns, and geopolitical […]
Future-Proof or Fall Behind: Robotics Expert Weighs In on Why Businesses Must Get Smart About Automation
DALLAS, Texas— In his illuminating new book, Our Robotics Future, Elad Inbar delivers a powerful roadmap for business owners and decision-makers eager to thrive in the age of automation. Packed with sharp insights and real-world success stories across multiple industries, Inbar reveals how embracing robotics isn’t just an option — it’s the key to staying […]
Bridging the protocol divide – The benefits of interoperability in manufacturing
The number of connected IoT devices reached 18.8 billion globally in 2024 — a 13 per cent increase from the previous year. However, this number is still nowhere near its peak. In fact, projections estimate that this number will grow to 40 billion by 2030. In manufacturing, connectivity between devices is no longer a luxury […]