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US chipmaking surge forges stronger links in Austin supply chain, presents new challenges

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US chipmaking surge forges stronger links in Austin supply chain, presents new challenges

Samsung has captured headlines with news of its $17 billion plant in the small town of Taylor. But that’s not the only expansion planned for the local semiconductor sector. As a result, the businesses that supply these chip factories are preparing to hire scores of new workers and invest millions of dollars in new buildings and equipment. Click through to learn about the semiconductor boom beyond the fabs.