#193: Re-Skilling the Workforce: The Key to Unlocking the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing with Matthew Putman of Nanotronics

Highlights from their conversation include:

• Matthew’s Background and Journey Into Manufacturing (0:41)
• The State of Semiconductor Manufacturing (4:33)
• Impact of the CHIPS Act (7:01)
• Reskilling the Workforce (11:17)
• Critique of the CHIPS Act Funding (13:00)
• Opportunities in Manufacturing Technology (17:58)
• Collaboration Between Academia and Industry (20:46)
• Risks of Diversifying Semiconductor Production (23:18)
• The Value of AI in Manufacturing (25:10)
• Creativity in Business and Music (26:11)
• Science and Engineering Thought Processes (28:10)
• Impact of Upcoming Elections on Manufacturing (29:33)
• Labor Shortage Perspectives (30:00)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:31)

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