As part of its strategic commitment to developing domestic semiconductor production, Spirit Electronics has acquired SMART Microsystems, which is based at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) in Ohio.
This expansion into Northeast Ohio is an important step toward promoting academic and industrial partnership to boost innovation and workforce development in the US semiconductor sector.
Spirit Electronics and LCCC are establishing the groundwork for a robust, innovative semiconductor future.
SMART Microsystems, located on the LCCC campus, will be a center for advanced research and education in materials, MEMS, and advanced packaging technologies, such as 2.5D and 3D integration.
Leadership Comments
“This acquisition supports our mission to expand U.S. semiconductor capacity with secure, high-reliability solutions,” said Marti McCurdy, CEO of Spirit Electronics. “Partnering with LCCC allows us to invest directly in the future talent pipeline and emerging technologies that are critical to national security and domestic innovation.”
“We are proud to collaborate with Spirit Electronics to bring new opportunities to Northeast Ohio,” said Dr. Marcia Ballinger, President of Lorain County Community College. “This partnership enhances our ability to prepare students for high-tech careers while contributing to the growth of a robust semiconductor ecosystem in our region and beyond.”
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