silicon.
chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14
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Around silicon this week
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Coherent StructuralNvidia announced multiple investments on July 5, 2026, including $2 billion in Coherent, and investments in Nokia and Lumentum Holdings.Moves silicon
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GlobalFoundries StructuralTrump's administration, using the Commerce Department, announced GlobalFoundries was selected to operate facilities backed by Japanese investment.Moves silicon
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Honda StructuralToyota and Honda are noted for their ability to build dependable, high-mileage SUVs.Moves silicon
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TSMC StructuralUS government takes a 10% stake in Intel, while Musk relies on Intel for his TeraFab, and TSMC gains market share.Moves silicon
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GE Healthcare StructuralUniversity research is informing the development of GE HealthCare software.Moves silicon
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TSMC Structural
TSMC's manufacturing processes rely fundamentally on the availability and quality of silicon as a core input material.
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Coherent Structural
Coherent utilizes Silicon Carbide (SiC) as a critical material for high thermal conductivity substrates in its products.
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NAURA Technology Group Structural
NAURA Technology Group relies on silicon and SiGe layers as a fundamental input for its etching processes.
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Honda Structural
Honda utilizes and invests in companies that apply silicon in the development of EV batteries, creating a functional dependency on the commodity.
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Ferroglobe Structural
Ferroglobe is identified as a global producer of silicon metal, linking its operations directly to the commodity market.
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GlobalFoundries Structural
GlobalFoundries utilizes silicon as a core material to develop silicon photonics.
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GE Healthcare Structural
GE Healthcare utilizes deep silicon detector technology essential for its operational function.
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Wolfspeed Operational
Wolfspeed's silicon carbide technologies are positioned to overcome the physical limitations of traditional silicon.
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Mark Papermaster Mentioned together
Mark Papermaster discusses the technical limitations and market movements of silicon as a commodity.
History
Events by the month they beganJune 2026
4 events- Wolfspeed is focusing on silicon carbide technologies.
- Honda is investing in companies developing silicon EV batteries and mapping out regional supply chains in North America.
- India's digital economy relies heavily on silicon chips, sourcing manufacturing from Taiwan and packaging services from Southeast Asia.
- Aehr Test Systems tested semiconductors, including silicon chips, on July 10, 2025.