As an engineering manager, you may have given plenty of feedback in the form of performance reviews or one-on-one meetings over the course of your career. But what happens when a global pandemic throws organizational goals and talent management off their usual course?
As we reach the halfway point of 2020, it’s time to catch up on what’s happened in the semiconductor space. While the pandemic led to an inevitable shakeup in many industry operations and consumer habits, new semiconductor developments have shown great promise for progress in the future. In the past few months, we saw big proposals impacting industry growth and leadership, record-setting solar breakthroughs, and even a new way to judge semiconductor progress.
In case you missed anything, here’s a rundown of the the latest news and breakthroughs in the chip field:
For many, the severity of the economic stress caused by the pandemic can be a tough pill to swallow. But in the midst of a dire economic picture, wise engineering leaders recognize that it’s crucial to build the strongest team possible for long-term success. When the impact of technology is undeniably complex and essential, it’s vital to have a team of professionals with the skills and careful attention required to get the job done.
As semiconductor technology evolves, it takes more energy to manufacture them. Smaller, faster, and affordable technology require more process steps and cleaner manufacturing rooms. This means increased energy from HVAC systems and manufacturing process tools. And since large semiconductor manufacturing facilities can consume up to 100 megawatt hours of energy per hour, energy consumption can account for 5 percent to 30 percent of their total operating costs.
In the past few years, fifth-generation (5G) technology has made headlines as one of the most powerful transformations in digital technology. Capable of creating a real-time internet, 5G enables a new kind of network designed to connect virtually every machine at instant speeds and capacities. In 2020, however, a number of changes have altered the course of its development. Let’s follow up on what’s happening in the 5G space now and in the future:
In recent years, healthcare practices have become more advanced, reliable, and accurate. Now, hospitals and clinics around the world benefit from modern medical equipment like telehealth monitoring systems and biosensors. Still, the work of patient care, disease prevention, and cures is far from over. Experts in biomedical engineering aim to uncover creative ways to solve the world’s epidemics. With a global pandemic at the forefront of attention, biomedical innovations are more important than ever.
For some companies that have not typically offered flexible work arrangements, recent events may have caused them to reconsider. Changing employee preferences and technological advances had already started the trend, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made remote work a necessity for many employers to keep projects moving forward.
It’s time for our roundup of this quarter’s latest news and breakthroughs in the semiconductor industry. As we approach spring, many chip companies are in full productivity mode, unearthing new techniques and inventions as a result. But the recent outbreak of COVID-19 has also created uncertainty about operations in many industries.
Let’s explore what’s happened in the past few months:
We all know that technology has helped boost workplace productivity, streamline complex systems, and connect us with people everywhere, instantly. However, at its best, technology doesn’t just make society more efficient and economically powerful; it also creates opportunities to do more good in the world.
Every March, Women’s History Month honors women’s contributions to American history. Communities all over the world will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th. Throughout the month, many organizations shine a spotlight on women of great caliber and impact who continue to break barriers and support a movement of gender parity.
