Articles Tagged with ''semiconductors''

Semiconductor processing equipment is a notoriously demanding application for motion control engineers. Extreme precision, reliability and smoothness are absolute requirements. At the same time, space is at a premium.

Last month, my nephew began his first year in college. He hopes someday to get a job in the automotive industry, and I wish him the best of luck.

MALTA, NY—Global Foundries is planning to build a second manufacturing computer chip manufacturing complex here.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Intel Corp. hired 74 new employees last year, but only 19 of them were New Mexico residents at the time they were hired. The chipmaker says finding qualified candidates with advanced engineering degrees is becoming increasingly difficult, not just in New Mexico, but all over the country.

CHANDLER, AZ—A gas leak at Intel Corp.’s manufacturing plant here sickened up to 43 people, including 11 who were taken to a local hospital.