Blog: 06/07/17

Semiconductor Industry to Continue Action on Climate Change

…total energy consumed in our operations. This significant reduction was achieved during a period when the complexity of semiconductor manufacturing increased dramatically. Many companies have shifted to renewable sources of…

Press Release: 11/04/14

GAMS Outcomes

Published Tuesday, November 4, 2014 The WSC Intellectual Property Committee (IPC) convened in Fukuoka, Japan, to continue its work on a number of IP-related matters. The group reported a success

Blog: 08/17/12

Government’s Support for Long-Term Research

…Research Corporation (SRC), a non-profit industry consortium that partners with government agencies to support additional university research. This combined investment has produced new ideas and relevantly educated graduates, who have…

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Research

Policy Priority

Supply Chain Security

Uncategorized: 05/04/20

Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 3.6 Percent in First Quarter of 2020

…about the global semiconductor industry and market, download the free SIA Factbook. For comprehensive monthly semiconductor sales data and detailed WSTS Forecasts, consider purchasing the WSTS Subscription Package. [March 2020…

Press Release: 04/03/19

Semiconductor Industry Calls for Bold Federal Policies to Sustain U.S. Leadership in Chip Technology, Harness Transformative Technologies of the Future

…and IP Protection: The blueprint urges approval of free trade agreements, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, that remove market barriers, protect IP, and enable fair competition. It also calls for

Press Release: 11/30/22

New Report Identifies Challenges to Continued U.S. Leadership in Semiconductor Design, Innovation

…the development of their own design sectors. For example, China’s fabless chip sector doubled in revenue—from $12 billion to $24 billion—between 2017 to 2020. [DOWNLOAD THE REPORT] “America’s longstanding leadership…

Press Release: 01/16/20

USMCA Approval Strengthens U.S. Technology and Trade Leadership

…manufacturing, design, and research, with members accounting for approximately 95 percent of U.S. semiconductor company sales. “Congressional approval of the USMCA is a major win for free trade and America’s…

Press Release: 11/11/14

Deal to Expand Information Technology Agreement Will Strengthen Semiconductor Industry, Keeps Costs Down for Consumers

…new and innovative semiconductor products, including multi-component semiconductors (MCOs). MCOs comprise a growing share of the global semiconductor market, and will be key to continued growth and innovation in a…

Blog: 01/31/18

Our 2018 Policy Plan to Drive U.S. Semiconductor Industry Growth and Innovation

…of 5G technologies and other commercial products to allow U.S. semiconductor companies to effectively compete in the global market for commercial and dual-use semiconductors. Workforce: The U.S. semiconductor industry includes…

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Intellectual Property