SEMICON West 2025 & the rise of Arizona

Arizona is quickly emerging as the new hub of US chip manufacturing, with giants like Intel and TSMC investing heavily in the state.

Arizona is quickly emerging as the new hub of US chip manufacturing, with Intel and TSMC investing heavily in the state.

Therefore, for the first time, the annual SEMICON West relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, for its 2025 edition, taking place from October 7-9. The event saw record attendance, becoming " the largest SEMICON West in 18 years."

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