Dan Wilson

The semiconductor industry is at a critical juncture, and America must develop innovative chip manufacturing techniques to maintain its competitiveness. Laurie E. Locascio, US Commerce Department undersecretary, emphasizes that technological advancements are essential to staying ahead in this fast-evolving sector. Reflecting on my own experiences, I remember the days when we thought incremental improvements in chip design were sufficient. Today, we need groundbreaking changes to meet the demands of the future. 👉 How can America foster a culture of innovation in chip manufacturing? 👉 What lessons can we learn from global leaders in this industry? The future of semiconductor technology hinges on our ability to innovate. Let’s rise to the challenge and ensure that America leads in this crucial field. 🌟 #Semiconductor #Technology #Innovation #ChipManufacturing #USCompetitiveness

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America's technological edge hinges on innovation in chip manufacturing. 🇺🇸 Undersecretary Laurie E. Locascio from the US Commerce Department stresses the critical need for the US to advance its semiconductor manufacturing methods. Why is this important? - It's not just about staying competitive but ensuring technological leadership. - Chip innovation impacts everything from smartphones to advanced AI. Think about the countless ways these small chips shape our daily lives. Imagine the possibilities if we continue to lead in this space! What's your take? How can the US stay ahead in the semiconductor game? #technology #innovation #semiconductors #manufacturing #techleadership

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Apprenticeships Aim to Meet Texas Chip Sector Talent Demands The graying of the semiconductor workforce as onshore manufacturing ramps up means the days of chip companies poaching each other’s talent are numbered—their local communities must develop talent through the collaboration of schools and workforce development organizations. In the first of two panel discussions hosted by the National Institute of Innovation and Technology (NIIT), those collaborating to help build the talent pipeline for Texas’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors said they are working to deliver flexible options for apprenticeships to meet the demand for skilled workers with options that allow apprentices to earn a living while learning. https://lnkd.in/eJrKCc2J

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Say what?? You’re telling me that high-frequency periodic scans *don’t* effectively reduce my #methane super-emitter detection exposure? That’s exactly right, and here’s why. At first glance, it seems reasonable to use high-frequency periodic scans (e.g. monthly or bi-weekly) of production sites to reduce your exposure to 3rd-party super-emitter detection. And certainly this strategy would make us more money. But instead of jumping to self-beneficial conclusions, we dove into the data to find clarity. We analyzed our data from scanning thousands of facilities, and then re-scanning them a week later (no intervention in between). We found roughly the same total number of super-emitters on the second scan, but nearly nine out of ten of them were *new*. In other words, after just one week, the vast majority of super-emitters had ended and been replaced by new ones. So, each time you (and third parties) scan, by and large, you will simply detect a whole new batch of super-emitters. After just one week, a periodic scan is only giving you 12% reduced exposure to super-emitter detection. Moreover, not all basins, sites, and equipment are equal. Some have much lower probability of super-emitter than others. Bottom line from the data: Blindly scanning your production sites at high frequency is a poor use of your resources. What do we recommend instead? 1. Use high-quality comprehensive data at reasonable cadence (e.g. quarterly) to identify your sites and equipment with the highest risk from a statistical perspective. If you’re already our client, we have your equipment-attributed emissions data to work from. If not, we can start with “typical”. 2. Use the data, and immediate follow-ups with investigative analysis, to determine the root cause of your super-emitters and eliminate them preventatively. This is how you will beat super-emitters and reduce methane emissions across your assets. Prioritize your resources to removing the most prevalent root causes of persistent super-emitters from your assets systemically. 3. Focus on your existing SCADA and routine site visits as the cornerstone for higher-frequency monitoring. Super-emitters are large events, so your audio, visual, and olfactory (AVO) monitoring should be effective. Teach your crews about the common signs of super-emitters so they can be on the lookout. 4. If the probability of super-emitters on a given site is still too high for your comfort, then we recommend you consider investing in fixed sensors for more continuous monitoring. However, beware that these solutions may have challenges with spatial blind spots, false alarms, and requiring long emission durations to alarm. Following this strategy, our largest 20 clients have demonstrated super-emitter reduction by 43% *year-on-year*! Want more info? Check out our recorded webinar: https://lnkd.in/gXegH-Kt API - American Petroleum Institute US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) #leakdetection #oilandgas #emisisonsreduction

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Operators are looking for alternatives to routine flaring to deal with associated gas. But how do you pick from the many technology options available? 👉 Through rigorous techno-economic analysis with thermodynamics baked in.   My colleagues Glen Hay and Drew Pomerantz, together with Kit Pfeiffer at XCL Resources, have just presented their paper on flared gas monetization analysis.   They tested our methodology to assess gas-to-value options for specific sites in the Uintah basin.   The goal: find the solution that reduces the most emissions and creates the highest revenue, based on a raft of site-specific factors from gas composition to grid access.   Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/eTwYMU5e   Or connect with me to find out more.   #Gas2Value #Methane #Thermodynamics

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Stop buying “foreign” steel for towers and poles as they cannot handle Cat 1 or “Derecho” winds on the Gulf Coast. Something very wrong here….. Oilfield learned first hand that Chinese steel products for the Oilfield had a very high defect rate. Possibly the same issue here with tower steel, bolts or other components or transmission line products? Why is this equipment failing, especially in a Cat 1 storm ? Texas is Storm ridden by Hurricanes on the Coast and Tornadoes inland….. Plan for it……check your products and buy from a RELIABLE source and hold them accountable for failures.

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