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October 2, 2024

US Port Strikes May Lead to Shortages and Price Increases

Port workers across the East and Gulf Coasts launched an indefinite strike this week. On Tuesday, October 1st, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) initiated the strike, halting traffic at 36 ports on the eastern seaboard.

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CHIPS Act Statements of Interest

The CHIPS Act Program Office received over 200 SOIs, with interest funding semiconductor facilities & R&D.

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We’ve Moved!

This month we had the official opening of our brand new facilities.

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Semiconductor Manufacture in Vietnam

Vietnam has recently been making infrastructure investments to support its growing semiconductor industry.

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Increase in Lithium Battery Recycling

The Department of Energy (DOE) is making further investments in lithium battery recycling.

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US Japan Critical Minerals Agreement

The US and Japan agreed last week to strengthen their supply chains of critical minerals.

The Chips Act Childcare Clause

Chips Act: Semiconductor manufacturers will have to provide affordable childcare for their workers.

Domestic Manufacturing Increases Consumer Cost

The major impact of this would be a raised cost of consumer electronic devices at the end of the road.

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Nuclear Waste Batteries

The world is edging towards sustainable energy sources, including the potential return of nuclear energy.

February 15, 2023

New US India Semiconductor Partnership

The US recently formed a partnership with India with an aim to cooperate in several industries.

Component Shortages

February 9, 2023

US China Sanctions

With the introduction of strict export controls in 2022, China & the US may struggle to operate normally.

February 2, 2023

US Solar Industry Stalled by Goods Restrictions

US solar panel installations are expected to decline by almost a quarter due to several restrictions.

Electronic Components

February 1, 2023

Semiconductor Industry Sustainability

Sustainability and making the industry more environmentally friendly has been a goal for a long time.

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January 25, 2023

Chips Act Prompts Investment in the Industry

Since the introduction of the CHIPS Act in early 2020, the US has seen an increase in private investment.

Electronic Components

January 18, 2023

The Inner Workings of a Flexible Screen

Flexible screens are becoming increasingly more commonplace. Let's explore the inner workings.

Electronic Components

January 11, 2023

Is it Possible to Make Compostable PCBs?

Exploring the concept and current research into making compostable PCBs.

Electronic Components

January 5, 2023

Improvements to Smart Materials in the Works

A team of scientists and engineers developed a new way of producing thin film perovskite semiconductors.

Component Shortages

December 21, 2022

Lantek 2022: a Year in Review

As 2022 comes to an end, we at Lantek are reflecting on the year and hoping for good things in 2023.

Electronic Components

December 7, 2022

Should We be Investing in GaN Fabs?

The semiconductor GaN has many beneficial properties, but production has been difficult to scale up.