President Joe Biden’s administration is looking to fund efforts that improve semiconductor manufacturing by using digital twins.
Digital twins are virtual models used to test and optimize physical objects and systems. For example, auto manufacturers are looking to use digital twins of their factories to experiment with new manufacturing processes without disrupting production.
The Biden administration announced will be accepting applications for what it anticipates to be a total of $285 million in funding for work that includes research into semiconductor digital twin development, building and supporting combined physical/digital facilities, industry demonstration projects, workforce training, and operation of what it says will be a new CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute.
During a press briefing Sunday, Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and National…
