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Texas Instruments signs preliminary agreement to receive up to $1.6 billion in CHIPS and Science Act proposed funding for semiconductor manufacturing in Texas and Utah

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed up to $1.6 billion for TI in direct funding through the CHIPS and Science Act to support three 300mm semiconductor wafer fabs under construction in Texas and Utah.TI expects to receive an estimated $6 billion to $8 billion from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Investment Tax Credit for qualified U.S. manufacturing investments.The company also expects to receive $10 million in proposed funding for workforce development, as it creates over 2,000 new TI jobs and thousands of indirect jobs for construction, suppliers and supporting industries.

LEHI, Utah, and SHERMAN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) and the U.S. Department of Commerce have signed a non-binding Preliminary Memorandum of Terms for up to $1.6 billion in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to support three 300mm wafer fabs already under construction in Texas and Utah. In addition, TI expects to receive an estimated $6 billion to $8 billion from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Investment Tax Credit for qualified U.S. manufacturing investments. The proposed direct funding, coupled with the investment tax credit, would help TI provide a geopolitically dependable supply of essential analog and embedded processing semiconductors.

“The historic CHIPS Act is enabling more semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S., making the semiconductor ecosystem stronger and more resilient,” said Haviv Ilan, president and CEO of Texas Instruments. “Our investments further strengthen our competitive advantage in manufacturing and technology as we expand our 300mm manufacturing operations in the U.S. With plans to grow our internal manufacturing to more than 95% by 2030, we’re building geopolitically dependable, 300mm capacity at scale to provide the analog and embedded processing chips our customers will need for years to come.”

Building geopolitically dependable capacity for analog and embedded processing chips 

Since its founding more than 90 years ago, TI has been advancing technology, pioneering the transition from vacuum tubes to transistors and then to integrated circuits. Today, TI is the largest U.S. analog and embedded processing semiconductor manufacturer. TI chips are essential in nearly every type of electronic device, from cars with advanced safety and intelligence systems to life-saving medical equipment and smart appliances that make homes safer and more efficient.

The proposed direct funding under the CHIPS Act would support TI’s investment of more than $18 billion through 2029, which is part of the company’s broader investment in manufacturing. This proposed direct funding will support three new wafer fabs, two in Sherman, Texas, (SM1 and SM2) and one in Lehi, Utah (LFAB2), specifically to:

Construct and build the SM1 cleanroom and complete pilot line for first production;Construct and build the LFAB2 cleanroom for first production; andConstruct the SM2 shell.

These connected, multi-fab sites benefit from shared infrastructure, talent and technology sharing, and a strong network of suppliers and community partners. They will produce semiconductors in 28nm to 130nm technology nodes, which provide the optimal cost, performance, power, precision and voltage levels required for TI’s broad portfolio of analog and embedded processing products.

“With this proposed investment from the Biden-Harris Administration in TI, a global leader of production for current-generation and mature-node chips, we would help secure the supply chain for these foundational semiconductors that are used in every sector of the U.S. economy, and create tens of thousands of jobs in Texas and Utah,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “The CHIPS for America program will supercharge American technology and innovation and make our country more secure – and TI is expected to be an important part of the success of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to revitalize semiconductor manufacturing and development in the U.S.”

Building a stronger workforce

With a long history of supporting its employees to build long-term, successful careers, TI is also investing in building its future workforce. TI will create more than 2,000 company jobs across its three new fabs in Texas and Utah, along with thousands of indirect jobs for construction, suppliers and supporting industries.

“We are proud to work with Texas Instruments as they build new semiconductor fabs in Sherman and solidify Texas as the best state for semiconductors. Texas Instruments invented the microchip in Texas, and we are honored to be home to TI’s semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Dallas, Richardson and Sherman,” said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. “With this latest project, TI is building on its more than 90-year legacy in Texas and adding thousands of good-paying jobs for Texans to manufacture critically important technology.”

“By investing in semiconductor manufacturing, we are helping secure this vulnerable supply chain, boosting our national security and global competitiveness, and creating new jobs for Texans,” said U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. “The chipmaking capabilities these resources will enable at Texas Instruments will help the U.S. reclaim its leadership role in the critically important semiconductor industry, and I look forward to seeing more Texas-led advancements in the years to come.”

In order to build a future-ready workforce, TI is enhancing the skills of current employees, expanding internships and creating pipeline programs with a focus on building electronic and mechanical skills. TI has robust engagements with 40 community colleges, high schools and military institutions across the U.S. to develop future semiconductor talent.

Utah is thrilled that Texas Instruments is expanding its manufacturing presence in the Silicon Slopes, furthering the impact Utahns have on critical semiconductor technology,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. “This investment in semiconductor manufacturing not only creates more jobs, but also brings supply chains back to the United States.”

“This proposed CHIPS funding will further support Texas Instruments’ investment in its new semiconductor fab in Lehi —and enhance Utah’s vital role in our national defense and economic success,” said U.S. Senator Mitt Romney. “I was an original sponsor of the CHIPS and Science Act—which made today’s announcement possible—because in order to compete on the world stage, we must continue to promote innovation, foster scientific talent, and expand research here at home. Texas Instruments’ expanded operations will help make the United States more self-reliant for chips essential to our national security and economy.”

Building sustainable manufacturing

TI has a long-standing commitment to responsible, sustainable manufacturing and environmental stewardship. As part of this commitment, TI continually invests in its fabrication processes and equipment to reduce energy, material and water consumption, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The company’s 300mm wafer fabs will be entirely powered by renewable electricity. Additionally, all of TI’s new 300mm fabs are designed to meet LEED Gold standards for structural efficiency and sustainability. TI’s 300mm manufacturing facilities bring advantages in reducing waste and improving water and energy consumption per chip.

TI semiconductors are and will increasingly play a critical role in helping reduce the impact on the environment, helping customers create smaller, more efficient and cost-effective technology solutions that in turn drive continued innovation in electrification and the expanded usage of renewable energy.

Learn more:

TI CHIPS Act press kit (includes images, video b-roll, fact sheet)TI Sherman, TX, press kitTI Lehi, UT, press kit

Notice regarding forward-looking statements

This release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as TI or its management “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “foresees,” “forecasts,” “estimates” or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe TI’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.

See Item 1A of TI’s most recent Form 10-K for a detailed discussion of risk factors that could cause results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. If we do update any forward-looking statement, you should not infer that we will make additional updates with respect to that statement or any other forward-looking statement.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

 

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CIEBON Chooses Centric PLM to Streamline and Align Teams

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Fast-growing fashion company adopts Centric PLM to support rapid company expansion

CAMPBELL, Calif., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Centric Software® is pleased to announce that CIEBON, the fashion company has selected Centric PLM™ to boost collaboration and speed to market. Centric Software provides retailers and brands the most innovative end-to-end product lifecycle enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, luxury, footwear, home and related goods like cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

When we saw that first Centric PLM demo, it was pretty clear that’s what we were missing and what we needed to keep growing.

Based in Los Angeles, California, CIEBON was established in 2021. This contemporary womenswear brand seamlessly merges modern femininity with effortless chic, from dresses to sportswear. Showcased in seasonal collections, CIEBON stands out for its unexpected details and luxurious fabrics, offering a curated selection of statement pieces and elevated ready-to-wear designs. The brand’s collections are available in upscale boutiques, department stores and online.

Daniel Banaga, Creative Director at CIEBON describes how the growth of the business outpaced the growth of the team. Banaga described the tools they used when the company first started as ‘rudimentary’. “We had to learn all the technical know-how and how to do all the integrations with our ERP system. That took a lot of time away from building the business and focusing on the brand,” he explains. Implementing Centric PLM will allow for freedom of tedious tasks shifting focus to collection inspiration and design enabling overall growth of the business.

The brand is renowned for creating custom fabrics with vivid prints and in-house embroidery designs. Banaga explains, “We develop all our embroidery in-house and having a material library for base fabrics and artwork in our colorways will be an incredible asset. It allows us to revisit past designs and reinvent them in fresh, new ways—it’s truly a game changer. With these essentials organized in our PLM, creating new designs or updated versions of existing ones will be seamless and efficient.”

Founder and CEO Charlene Xie says, “I wanted things in a very particular way to offer unique, colorful pieces made with rich fabrics. We are grateful boutiques and retailers appreciated that and it is why we’ve grown so quickly.” It was this growth that propelled the company to look for a PLM solution.

CIEBON identified bottlenecks and misaligned communication as significant pain points. Banaga shares, “Fashion is so time sensitive that if you’re not organized and don’t have all your ducks in a row, you end up suffering the consequences at some point—immediately or down the road. Having a reliable source of information is critical. With our small team moving quickly, effective communication can be a challenge. We needed a centralized system to ensure accurate, up-to-date information and track changes and progress seamlessly. That level of visibility is critical for staying aligned and driving our work forward.” Banaga continues, “One of the main draws for us was the Centric vendor portal. With overseas suppliers, communication over email can get muddied. We needed the ability to see what’s happening on the vendor’s side and to track the progress and changes…Being able to communicate all the changes and all the comments, especially to our vendors—fabric mills and garment companies—is huge. There are numerous collaborations that need to happen. Every minute counts when it comes to what we’re doing. Being organized is key.”

CIEBON did the research and found Centric Software to be an expert in the PLM industry. Banaga says, “When we saw that first Centric PLM demo, it was pretty clear that’s what we were missing and what we needed to keep growing.”

President of Centric Software Fabrice Canonge says, “We are proud to welcome CIEBON, an exciting, emerging fashion brand, to the Centric Software community. They are poised for huge growth and Centric PLM is the perfect tool to enable that growth by organizing data, improving collaboration with vendors and speeding time to market, leaving them to focus on creativity and innovation.”

Learn more about Centric Software

See Centric AI-Powered Solutions in action at NRF 2025, Booth #6257

CIEBON (http://www.ciebon.com)

CIEBON is a Los Angeles based and Asian owned contemporary womenswear brand that blends modern femininity with effortless chic. Presented in seasonal collections, the brand features unexpected detailing and lush fabrics in a range of statement pieces and elevated ready-to-wear.

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Aurore Evee, Centric Software, +16479155377, aurore.evee@centricsoftware.com, www.centricsoftware.com

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Dreame Technology Stuns CES 2025 with Innovative Technologies Including Its Groundbreaking Bionic Multi-Joint Robotic Arm Technology and a Full Range of Products Such as the X50 Ultra

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The highly anticipated International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025) officially kicked off. Dreame Technology, a leading name in high-end consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, made a striking debut with the theme “All Dreams in One Dreame.” At CES 2025, the company unveiled its comprehensive ecosystem of advanced products, including robot vacuum, wet and dry vacuums, cordless stick vacuums, cordless robotic pool cleaners, and multifunctional hair drying and styling systems. With this impressive lineup, Dreame showcased its cutting-edge smart technologies, redefining the possibilities of innovative living for consumers worldwide.

Strengthen the Core Technology Barriers and Create a New Benchmark in the Robot Vacuum Industry

As a technology benchmark in the smart home appliance industry, Dreame Technology firmly believes that “core technology is the foundation of everything.”  Dreame Technology has continuously broken through and innovated, introducing many industry innovations such as Robotic Flex Arm, VersaLift, and Automatic mop removal technology.

Among them, the most noteworthy is Dreame Technology’s first robotic vacuum cleaner with an automatic arm capable of changing and using different cleaning tools. This design incorporates Dreame Technology’s first bionic multi-joint robotic arm technology and cleaning tool accessory compartment. The bionic multi-joint manipulator with four joints mimics a human hand, seamlessly integrating features similar to shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers. It stretches up to 30cm from the machine’s edge, effectively extending its cleaning reach. By being equipped with a self-developed structured light RGB module, the robotic arm can deeply perceive and detect the environment based on AI algorithms and return to the base station to change cleaning tools according to different scenarios and dirty needs to complete various cleaning tasks.

Another innovative Multi-Mop Replacement Dock adopts a new base station structure, which accommodates up to 3 sets of mopping cloths and supports the automatic replacement of mops at the base station. Users can customize different mops for specific areas based on personal preferences and household habits to achieve dedicated mop use in specific zones, thereby effectively avoiding the cross-use of mops in the bathroom, kitchen, living room, bedroom, and other spaces, making it more hygienic and cleaner. Additionally, the system comprehensively upgrades the drying method, adopting a dual air duct design, which can dry 3 sets of mops simultaneously, making it more efficient and time-saving.

Revolutionary Multi-Category Innovations Lead the New Trend in Smart Home Appliances

In the smart cleaning category, the X50 Ultra robot vacuum was one of the most eye-catching products at the Dreame Technology booth, winning many awards, including the CES 2025 International Breakthrough Award. It is equipped with Dreame Technology’s world-first robotic retractable legs technology, which can achieve a maximum obstacle crossing height of 6cm*. At the same time, it also features VersaLift, Dual Flex Arm Technology, and other technologies, elevating the cleaning performance of sweeping robots to a new level.

H15 Pro Heat wet and dry vacuum equipped with Dreame Technology’s GapFree™ AI DescendReach Robotic Arm technology achieves no cleaning dead zones and no water residue. When the wet and dry vacuum senses an edge, the AI smart lifting robotic arm will adaptively press down and quickly stick to the edge to complete the corner cleaning.  Z30 Smart Sensor cordless stick vacuum supports the smart sensor dirt function. Dreame Technology’s self-developed 150,000RPM high-speed digital motor delivers peak suction power of 300AW and a runtime of up to 90 minutes.

For outdoor cleaning scenarios, Dreame Technology has launched the Z1 Pro cordless robotic pool cleaner, whose innovative PoolSense™ technology can intelligently recognize the shape of the pool, enabling optimized zoning and S-shaped cleaning routes to improve cleaning efficiency. Based on LiFi communication technology, users can use a remote control to communicate with the swimming pool robot underwater in real time, assign cleaning tasks, and easily complete various cleaning needs.

On the other side of the booth, the newly launched Airstyle Pro Multifunctional Hair Drying & Styling System also garnered considerable attention from visitors. It is a salon-grade styler that integrates seven functional accessories for blow-drying, curling, straightening, and more.

Dreame Technology’s full ecosystem debut at CES 2025 highlights its remarkable breakthroughs in cutting-edge technology.

About Dream Technology

Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company that focuses on smart home cleaning appliances with the vision to empower lives through technology. Follow us on FacebookInstagramTikTok and Twitter.

For more information, visit https://www.dreametech.com/.

*6cm: The 6cm refers to the height of the two steps. A single obstacle is 4.5cm high, and a single climbing mat’s crossing height is 1.5cm. Based on our in-house lab testing, actual results may vary depending on environmental factors.

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Lower Acquires Neat Labs, Launches LowerOS to Transform Digital Mortgage Experience

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lower, a leading digital mortgage lender, today announced its acquisition of Neat Labs, a company renowned for its end-to-end mortgage origination software. Lower will integrate Neat Labs’ proprietary software into LowerOS, a comprehensive, cloud-based mortgage platform designed to deliver a world-class borrower experience and reduce the time and cost to produce a loan.

Founded in 2015, Neat Labs developed a cutting-edge platform that streamlines the mortgage process from pricing to loan approval and closing. Neat Labs originated over $1 billion in loans, taking borrowers from application to funding in as little as 10 days.

The introduction of LowerOS marks the beginning of a new era in mortgage technology, letting borrowers and loan officers collaborate like never before. Through LowerOS borrowers will have self-serve access to Neat Labs’ advanced underwriting engine letting consumers select the best loan product and payment plan they qualify for. LowerOS also automates many of the time-consuming tasks in the mortgage process, reducing the time and cost for borrowers to get a loan and giving Lower’s nationwide network of loan officers more time to spend guiding each client.

“We’re thrilled to bring Neat Labs into the Lower family. Their technology is the foundation of our next chapter,” said Dan Snyder, CEO and Co-Founder of Lower. “Since our inception, we’ve combined cutting-edge technology with an elite level of customer service. With LowerOS, we are once again revolutionizing the mortgage industry, offering unmatched operational efficiency and an intuitive, frictionless experience for both borrowers and loan officers.”

Steve Herschleb, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Neat Labs, will join Lower as the company’s new CTO. Herschleb, who has extensive experience in developing scalable mortgage technology systems and previously served as Chief Product Officer at Maxwell, will play a critical role in the development of LowerOS.

“LowerOS will change the way consumers think about getting a mortgage whether they are buying a new home, refinancing to reduce their monthly payments or tapping the equity in their home to consolidate debts or pay for a major life event like that overdue home remodel,” said Herschleb. “With LowerOS, borrowers can get approved significantly faster than they can today. It’ll make getting a mortgage feel more like a car loan or a credit card.”

With this acquisition and the introduction of LowerOS, Lower continues to redefine the mortgage experience by combining advanced technology with a focus on delivering exceptional value and efficiency.

About Lower
Founded in 2014, Lower is the 28th largest home lender in the country, and backed by Accel Partners, SoFi, and Veritex Bank. Lower operates a digital platform that meets customers both online through its website, and offline though its distributed retail branches. Committed to being the best lender for both originators, and consumers, Lower is redefining home finance one home at a time.

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