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From PCBs to Biosensors: The Growing Applications of Printed Electronics

Bridget McCrea

Dec. 5, 2024

Global printed electronics are on a growth trend and estimated to reach $45 billion by 2031.

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TSMC Arizona Awarded CHIPS Act Direct Funding

Bridget McCrea

Nov. 26, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce awards Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Arizona up to $6.6 billion under the CHIPS & Science Act.

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California Updates its Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Bridget McCrea

Nov. 20, 2024

The California Air Resources Board updates its Low Carbon Fuel Standard with a declining carbon intensity target for transportation fuels used in the state.

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Are Wasteful Warehouses Coming to an End? The Rise of Net-Zero Logistics

Emily Newton

Nov. 19, 2024

The logistics industry is responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions, but that may be changing.

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What Happens to End-of-Life Solar Panels?

Supply Chain Connect Staff

Nov. 13, 2024

As an alternative energy source, solar presents some unique “circularity” issues when it comes time to replace end-of-life panels.

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USGS Uncovers an Abundant Supply of Lithium in Arkansas

Supply Chain Connect Staff

Nov. 6, 2024

New study finds that there are millions of tons of lithium in the Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas.

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Top Electronics Distribution Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Connect Staff

Oct. 30, 2024

Here are some of the key trends shaping the current electronics distribution market.

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New Rule Aims to Streamline and Modernize Hazmat Shipping

Emily Newton

Oct. 25, 2024

The DOT has proposed new rules streamlining and modernizing the hazmat compliance process. See how it might impact your business and the industry as a whole.

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Conflict Minerals Reporting isn’t Improving the Situation in the DRC

Supply Chain Connect Staff

Oct. 16, 2024

Fourteen years after Dodd Frank passed, violence and illicit trade in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still prevalent.

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Rebooting the Nation’s Clean Nuclear Energy Grid

Bridget McCrea

Oct. 14, 2024

The U.S. Departments of Energy and Agriculture allocate $2.8 billion to restoring and restarting a nuclear generating station in Michigan.

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East Coast, Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Ends Until January with 62% Raise

Agence France-Presse

Oct. 4, 2024

International Longshoremen’s Association wins massive pay increase in a tentative deal that ends the strike while sides negotiate a final deal by Jan. 15.

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Securing the Future: Why U.S. Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing is Critical for Civilian Safety, Technological Independence and National Defense

Sean Patterson

Sept. 30, 2024

PCBs are the backbone of any electronic device, making them an integral part of the supply chain. Despite this, there's a glaring gap in policy focus, funding and investment to...

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Revolutionizing Supply Chain Sustainability: Strategies and Innovations

Patrick Hannon

Sept. 26, 2024

As companies continue to innovate and adopt green technologies, they not only contribute to the health of the planet but also enhance supply chain sustainability.