US to fund digital twin research in semiconductors

The Biden administration is leveraging the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act to fund research and development in digital twin technology for semiconductors. This initiative includes the establishment of the CHIPS Manufacturing USA institute, aimed at enhancing collaboration and resource sharing among companies working on both physical and digital semiconductor technologies.

Digital twins, virtual models that replicate the physical characteristics of semiconductors, enable advanced simulations to improve chip design and testing. This technology, combined with AI, could significantly accelerate semiconductor innovation. The U.S. government plans to support this initiative by funding the institute's operations, research, and related facilities, as well as workforce training.