Semiconductors: so small, so powerful

Rather than playing catch-up in manufacturing today's most advanced chips, U-M researchers advocate preparation to build those of tomorrow Michigan is poised to lead in automotive chip manufacturing, with the chip development talent from the University of Michigan and major automakers down the road in Detroit, according to U-M researchers. Semiconductors have become as essential to modern society as electricity. Without them, we'd be unable to do many tasks we take for granted—operate most modern appliances and vehicles, make purchases without cash and do almost anything with a smartphone or computer. Read the full story with multimedia here: https://news.umich.edu/what-it-takes-to-bring-semiconductor-manufacturing-back-to-the-us/