US Govt Invests US$325mm in Semis Manufacturing

Oct 21, 2024
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Updated: Dec 30, 2024

The US government’s US$325mm investment in Hemlock Semiconductor's new polysilicon manufacturing facility in Michigan underscores the critical role of helium in semiconductor production.

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