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The global chip shortage is causing DRAM spot prices to rise drastically, which is bound to have a real impact on one of the most common pieces of office and home equipment around: the printer.

Amid the severe global chip shortage, OEMs can persevere by utilizing alternate and cross components as a mitigation solution.

South Korea is investing $176B into its domestic automotive chip industry in the hopes of offsetting the negative effects of the global chip shortage. At present, the nation imports 98 percent of the chips embedded in personal transports.

The Chinese Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA) announced it will form a new, bilateral working group with its Washington-based counterpart, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

The electronic components shortage is so dire that executives now predict it will last at least through the first half of 2022. Manufacturers are now looking to navigate the shortage by utilizing older fabrication techniques in the hope of creating new supply for the rampant demand.

u-blox's Sara R5 is not only 5G-ready, but it's also available with short lead times. OEMs looking for reliable alternatives during the global chip shortage should look no further than u-blox.

The global semiconductor shortage is causing manufacturers to get real creative these days. They are now bringing back older chip-making techniques to help offset the current component shortage.

As part of its "Digital Compass" initiative, the EU is looking to build out its domestic semiconductor infrastructure even more. The initiative calls for a robust overhaul of semiconductor manufacturing by 2030 which will enable the union to host some of the most cutting-edge technology in the world.

SMIC's supply partners have secured U.S. approval to work with the semiconductor industry giant once again. This bodes well for the industry overall as it attempts to rebound from a drastic shortage in 2021.

Samsung is looking to build a $17 billion manufacturing facility in the U.S. The new factory will help shore up supply chain routes and prevent future disruptions like that currently felt throughout the industry.