White House and U.S. DOD officials announced $269 million in funding for 33 projects, including five in the ASU-led SWAP Hub, during a visit to the ASU MacroTechnology Works on Tuesday.

While Arizona is a rapidly expanding hub for revitalizing the industry in the United States, Arizona State University is also working with partners in Mexico to help achieve strategic goals for diversifying the North American semiconductor supply chain.

ASU engineering students embarked on a new study abroad experience in Taiwan to gain a wider understanding of the history and technology of microelectronics.

ASU researcher Chao Wang developed an accessible manufacturing method for researchers to prototype and produce ultrathin nanophotonic devices.

ASU recent paper published in the scientific journal Advanced Functional Materials details how researcher Yu Yao is reimagining polarimetric microscopes to expand the use of the technology to more engineering and science pursuits.

As microchips become more powerful, “advanced packaging” becomes a critical part of their design and manufacture — and ASU is poised to be a major player in this next breakthrough of technology.