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https://www.nist.gov/chips/research-development-programs/chips-manufacturing-usa-institute
On May 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a NOFO to seek proposals from eligible applicants for activities to establish and operate a CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital twins for the semiconductor industry.
The CHIPS for America Program anticipates up to approximately $285 million for a first-of-its kind institute focused on the development, validation, and use of digital twins for semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, assembly, and test processes.
Concept papers were due June 20, 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.
Click here for more information about the NOFO and application process.
The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute will foster a collaborative environment to significantly expand innovation, bring tangible benefits to both large and small-to-medium-sized manufacturers, strengthen diverse research institutions, and ensure a national reach in workforce development.
The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute will be an entirely new and unique institute that facilitates the manufacturing of semiconductor digital twins.
This technology can serve as a virtual manufacturing floor – mimicking the physical floor in real time to discover ways to improve products and expedite processes. While changing equipment or manufacturing processes can drastically slow down production, digital twin technology will allow manufacturers to assess techniques before making costly decisions.
Digital twin technology can significantly reduce U.S. chip development and manufacturing costs, such as by improving capacity planning, production optimization, facility upgrades, and real-time process adjustments.
The CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute is expected to establish a shared facility where companies can:
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