Re-Skilling the Workforce: The Key to Unlocking the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing with Matthew Putman of Nanotronics
Hosted by Santosh Sankar on November 13, 2024
Show Notes
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Matthew’s Background and Journey Into Manufacturing (0:41)
 - The State of Semiconductor Manufacturing (4:33)
 - Impact of the CHIPS Act (7:01)
 - Reskilling the Workforce (11:17)
 - Critique of the CHIPS Act Funding (13:00)
 - Opportunities in Manufacturing Technology (17:58)
 - Collaboration Between Academia and Industry (20:46)
 - Risks of Diversifying Semiconductor Production (23:18)
 - The Value of AI in Manufacturing (25:10)
 - Creativity in Business and Music (26:11)
 - Science and Engineering Thought Processes (28:10)
 - Impact of Upcoming Elections on Manufacturing (29:33)
 - Labor Shortage Perspectives (30:00)
 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:31)
 
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