{"id":12335,"date":"2025-06-27T11:20:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.ic-resources.com\/en\/?post_type=ic_edition&#038;p=12335"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:35:37","slug":"edition-1","status":"publish","type":"ic_edition","link":"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/en\/the-ic-resource\/edition-1\/","title":{"rendered":"EDITION 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contractor_care_page\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c5a8c70\" data-block-id=\"c5a8c70\"><style>.stk-c5a8c70 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-c5a8c70-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c5a8c70 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks 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id=\"the-ic-resource-br-em-edition-1-em\" data-block-id=\"07a750a\"><style>.stk-07a750a {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-07a750a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:52px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;letter-spacing:-1px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-07a750a {margin-bottom:25px !important;}.stk-07a750a .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:36px !important;}}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-center\">The IC Resource<br><em>Edition 1<\/em><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-67c8826\" id=\"span-style-color-ffffff-class-stk-highlight-welcome-to-the-ic-resource-y-strong-our-quarterly-look-at-the-global-semiconductor-industry-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"67c8826\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Welcome to the IC Resource &#8211; y<strong>our quarterly look at the global semiconductor industry.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-aea7a2c\" data-block-id=\"aea7a2c\"><style>.stk-aea7a2c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-aea7a2c .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Edition 1. Q2 2025<\/strong><\/span><br><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Global insights from industry experts Claus Aasholm, Dr Manfred Schlett and Rob Picken.<br><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6fb8c71 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"6fb8c71\"><style>.stk-6fb8c71 {background-color:#ffffff !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-IC-Resource-Images2.png) !important;background-position:top right !important;background-blend-mode:multiply !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-6fb8c71:before{background-color:#ffffff !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}.stk-6fb8c71-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:40px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6fb8c71-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b83cb5e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b83cb5e\"><style>.stk-b83cb5e-inner-blocks{align-items:flex-start !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b83cb5e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b83cb5e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b8732fc\" data-block-id=\"b8732fc\"><style>.stk-b8732fc-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:50px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b8732fc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-68efe95 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"68efe95\"><style>.stk-68efe95 {align-self:center !important;background-color:#00000000 !important;}.stk-68efe95:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-68efe95 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-68efe95-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-68efe95-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-13766a7 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"13766a7\"><style>.stk-13766a7 {background-color:#00000000 !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-13766a7:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-791613a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"791613a\"><style>.stk-791613a {align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-791613a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-791613a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0e64ef3\" data-block-id=\"0e64ef3\"><style>.stk-0e64ef3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:30px !important;line-height:1.2em !important;letter-spacing:-1px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-0e64ef3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>The Greatest Strength of the Semiconductor Industry&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><br><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>People&nbsp;<em>(or lack thereof)<\/em><\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong><br><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-3a4deec\" data-block-id=\"3a4deec\"><style>.stk-3a4deec {margin-bottom:8px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-3a4deec{opacity:1 !important;}.stk-3a4deec .stk-block-subtitle__text{color:#FFFFFF !important;letter-spacing:-1px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff5742;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Written by; <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Claus Aasholm, Semiconductor Market Research Expert<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image has-text-align-center stk-block stk-54ce379\" data-block-id=\"54ce379\"><style>.stk-54ce379 {margin-bottom:10px !important;}.stk-54ce379 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:1\/1 !important;width:200px !important;height:200px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-7781\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1738751029-01c9646f.jpeg.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-55c51b4\" data-block-id=\"55c51b4\"><style>.stk-55c51b4 {overflow:hidden !important;border-left-width:3px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:50px !important;margin-left:50px !important;}.stk-55c51b4 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;line-height:1.2em !important;letter-spacing:0.1px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-55c51b4 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:12px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Claus is an expert at peeling back the layers of polished corporate messaging. His curiosity drives him to explore semiconductor companies, focusing on the complexities of their supply chains\u2014both upstream and downstream. He compares companies to their competitors, uncovering key insights that often go unnoticed. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-1876f8d stackable_btn_wrapper\" data-block-id=\"1876f8d\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-77598a2\" data-block-id=\"77598a2\"><style>.stk-77598a2 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;}.stk-77598a2 .stk-button{padding-right:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/clausaasholm.substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Read more from Claus<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e055725\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e055725\"><style>.stk-e055725 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-e055725 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(65% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e055725-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e055725-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6d837e1\" data-block-id=\"6d837e1\"><style>.stk-6d837e1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;color:#002c5a !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-6d837e1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color\"><strong>From Obscurity&#8230;<\/strong><br>to a central role in global economics and security, the semiconductor industry has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once overlooked, it\u2019s now the topic of dinner conversations, with questions about Nvidia\u2019s stock price, ASML\u2019s dominance, and industry leadership shifts. This shift reflects the industry\u2019s critical importance to future economic development, fueled by the AI revolution and the U.S.\u2019s push to bring semiconductor manufacturing stateside.<br><br><strong>A Looming Talent Crunch?<\/strong><br>Predictions suggest a significant talent shortage in the semiconductor sector. Deloitte estimates that by 2030, the industry will need over a million additional workers globally, while McKinsey emphasises retention strategies like expanding the talent pool and improving employee value propositions. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) projects workforce growth of 115,000 jobs by 2030, with many at risk of going unfilled due to inadequate degree completion rates. However, these projections hinge on assumptions, such as U.S. policies on subsidies and immigration, which may not align with political realities.<br><br><strong>Current Market Dynamics<\/strong><br>The semiconductor industry is in an upcycle, yet headcount growth has stagnated since late 2022. Companies are primarily hiring to offset attrition rather than scaling up. This trend diverges from typical cycles, where growth accompanies increased demand. Nvidia, a key driver of recent revenue growth, has steadily expanded its workforce but has yet to significantly influence industry-wide employment figures. The foundry market, led by TSMC, has seen headcount increases in Taiwan, the U.S., and elsewhere. Conversely, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) like Intel are shedding jobs, highlighting a shift in manufacturing dynamics. Despite TSMC\u2019s recruitment efforts, the overall industry headcount remains flat, indicating limited hiring appetite or cautious optimisation by companies.<br><br><strong>Employee Trends and Recruitment<\/strong><br>Employee retention has become a focal point. While attrition rates have declined, signalling stability, recruitment remains essential to replace retirees and meet demand. The workforce\u2019s average age has increased, and tenure has lengthened, reflecting fewer young hires. However, TSMC continues to attract talent, partly by increasing compensation, particularly in high-demand regions.<br>Recruitment data suggests minimal pressure on hiring packages, except in software development for fields like AI and machine learning. These areas show increased offers, but overall, salary growth for mid-level employees remains flat. This indicates that the industry\u2019s stagnant headcount may result from deliberate strategic decisions rather than a talent shortage.<br><br><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>The current semiconductor upturn appears profit-driven, dominated by a few AI-centric companies. Nvidia captures a significant share of operating profits, while TSMC leads in foundry earnings. Despite fears of a talent shortage, evidence points to cautious hiring strategies rather than insufficient talent. For the first time, the industry faces an upturn without significant headcount growth, signalling a shift in how companies navigate cyclical changes. Whether this strategy can sustain long-term growth amid emerging challenges remains to be seen.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-248ff0a\" data-block-id=\"248ff0a\"><style>.stk-248ff0a {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-248ff0a-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:40px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-248ff0a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5192938\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5192938\"><style>.stk-5192938-inner-blocks{align-items:flex-start !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;}.stk-5192938 {margin-top:-2px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5192938-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5192938-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-661a6e1\" data-block-id=\"661a6e1\"><style>.stk-661a6e1-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:50px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-661a6e1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dd6423d stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dd6423d\"><style>.stk-dd6423d {background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-IC-Resource-Images4.png) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-dd6423d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - 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Renowned for his ability to blend technical insight with strategic vision, he has spent his career shaping the future of cutting-edge technologies and global business practices. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-caa4f19 stackable_btn_wrapper\" data-block-id=\"caa4f19\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-12736b7\" data-block-id=\"12736b7\"><style>.stk-12736b7 {margin-right:10px !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/manfredschlett\/?originalSubdomain=de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Connect on Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bdc7d09\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bdc7d09\"><style>.stk-bdc7d09-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}.stk-bdc7d09-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-bdc7d09 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-bdc7d09 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(65% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bdc7d09 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bdc7d09 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bdc7d09-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bdc7d09-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b34cdf7\" data-block-id=\"b34cdf7\"><style>.stk-b34cdf7 {column-gap:3px !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;padding-top:5px !important;padding-right:10px !important;padding-bottom:5px !important;padding-left:10px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-b34cdf7{opacity:1 !important;}.stk-b34cdf7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-b34cdf7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Some time ago<\/strong> a few analysts asked for my advice on whether NVIDIA\u2019s stock prices would continue to rise or if competitors like AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, or tech giants such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft would gain significant market share in AI chipsets. In preparing for these discussions, I stumbled across data that surprised me and clarified my conclusions.&nbsp;<\/span><br><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Having spent years in the semiconductor industry,<\/strong> I\u2019ve closely followed NVIDIA\u2019s strategic moves, either as a partner or competitor. From NVIDIA + ICERA phone platforms to their graphics accelerators in automotive dashboards, server farms, and consumer PC graphics cards, their ambition was always evident. However, their current growth and dominance in AI are unprecedented.<\/span><br><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>To put it simply, <\/strong>NVIDIA is far ahead of its competition, making it difficult to foresee how others might catch up. Consider NVIDIA\u2019s financial growth: its annual revenue hovered around $10 billion for years until the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove sales to around $30 billion. AMD, in comparison, grew its pre-pandemic revenue from $8 billion to about $20 billion. Both companies benefited from the increased demand for datacenter hardware, with AMD focusing on server CPUs and NVIDIA excelling in GPU-based parallel processing<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The game-changer, however, has been AI. With the introduction of the H100 chipset and subsequent advancements like the H200, NVIDIA has established itself as the leader in AI hardware. Its revenue surged past $30 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2024\/25, driven by the AI boom. By contrast, AMD\u2019s new MI300 AI chipset is expected to generate $5 billion in revenue in 2024. This creates a staggering 70:5 revenue ratio in the AI chipset segment, illustrating NVIDIA\u2019s dominance. Similar disparities exist with other competitors.<\/span><br><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>What does this tell us? <\/strong>The semiconductor business thrives on scale, and NVIDIA\u2019s massive lead puts it in a position to dominate. Competitors like Google, Microsoft, AWS, and Qualcomm are targeting niche markets, emphasizing specialized cloud services, better power efficiency, or lower costs. However, NVIDIA\u2019s scale, established customer base, robust software ecosystem, and proven track record make it challenging to envision a significant shift in market share anytime soon.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-58e1ae4\" data-block-id=\"58e1ae4\"><style>.stk-58e1ae4 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-58e1ae4-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:40px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-58e1ae4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3416cc5 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" 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stk-6c43a23\" data-block-id=\"6c43a23\"><style>.stk-6c43a23 {margin-bottom:8px !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-6c43a23{opacity:1 !important;}.stk-6c43a23 .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:15px !important;color:#FFFFFF !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-6c43a23 .stk-block-subtitle__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-color has-white-color has-text-align-right\"><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c95f8c1\" data-block-id=\"c95f8c1\"><style>.stk-c95f8c1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c95f8c1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff5742;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Written by;<\/span> <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Rob Picken<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-11a0cc0\" data-block-id=\"11a0cc0\"><style>.stk-11a0cc0 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;color:#002c5a !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-11a0cc0 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>SVP Digital Transformation and Partnerships<\/strong><\/span> <br><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image has-text-align-center stk-block stk-5a05087\" data-block-id=\"5a05087\"><style>.stk-5a05087 .stk-img-wrapper{width:40% !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-7815\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sourceability_Stacked_Fullcolor_RGB-e1748006514544.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"98\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-181f322\" data-block-id=\"181f322\"><style>.stk-181f322 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;color:#002c5a !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-181f322 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-right\"> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-c30fbc3 stackable_btn_wrapper\" data-block-id=\"c30fbc3\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-8935473\" data-block-id=\"8935473\"><style>.stk-8935473 {align-items:center 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class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Blindspots in planning &#8211; the unsustainable factor<\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-50340f5 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"50340f5\"><style>.stk-50340f5 {background-color:#ffffff03 !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}.stk-50340f5:before{background-color:#ffffff03 !important;}.stk-50340f5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;color:#002c5a !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-50340f5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-text-align-left\">In today&#8217;s world of advancing technology, tariffs, investment in facilities and deep shortages it\u2019s easy to think that solutions are themselves technological. Much of the promised funding and construction \u2013 particularly in USA \u2013 is geared to safeguard supply chains, and to develop national resilience to external factors and risk.<br><br>While important \u2013 the ability to produce chips, to build stuff and physically have enough production capacity is key to the economy, not only votes in an election year \u2013 the press and coverage tends to gloss over one critical piece of the puzzle\u2026..where are the qualified personnel going to come from to sustain this growth? To deliver the materials promised by politicians? <br><br>Looking to the USA for example, various think-tanks estimate a shortfall of 50-75,000 qualified people (heavily biased to engineering) by 2030. This may seem far off, but the problems are being felt now. Almost every one of the critical fabs and foundries committed to under CHIPS act funding are delayed. Why? Lack of personnel. If factories cannot be built, or advanced semiconductor capital equipment operated and calibrated then progress is necessarily delayed. I\u2019d be keen to see an AI that can build a factory! <br><br>So how can you, as a consumer of talent, safeguard yourself against problems in finding enough people to run your operation? You could poach from competition, but that\u2019s expensive and ultimately a zero sum game. You could re-hire your retired engineers as consultants, and pay them $1,000 a day. Or you can invest in training programmes, and develop your people from an early stage to bring in the customised, focused talent you desire. Perhaps you partner with technical colleges and offer apprenticeships.<br><br>People are a competitive advantage, but by their nature are not sustainable or resilient. Planning to sustain their capacity by augmenting their skills with data tools and systems is wise, but by developing process and strategy, hand-in-hand with a focused agency like IC Resources should be a go-to for your sustainability needs.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b316f14\" data-block-id=\"b316f14\"><style>.stk-b316f14 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-b316f14-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:40px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b316f14-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2609d83\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2609d83\"><style>.stk-2609d83-inner-blocks{align-items:flex-start !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;}.stk-2609d83 {margin-top:-2px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2609d83-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2609d83-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3be5b7e\" data-block-id=\"3be5b7e\"><style>.stk-3be5b7e-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:50px !important;flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3be5b7e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d5dc4fc stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d5dc4fc\"><style>.stk-d5dc4fc {background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-IC-Resource-Images3.png) !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-d5dc4fc {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-965fb71 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 0 \/ 1 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-965fb71 {padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-965fb71-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-965fb71-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-14-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Global growth, industry recognition, and a bright outlook for 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c394e18\" data-block-id=\"c394e18\"><style>.stk-c394e18 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c394e18 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:14px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Our CEO and Co-Founder, Neil Dickins, has had a standout year. In recognition of his long-standing commitment to the UK deep-tech industry, Neil has received two prestigious awards. In December, the TechWorks &#8216;Contribution to Industry&#8217; Award, and just last week he was awarded the Silicon Catalyst &#8216;Octagon of Excellence&#8217; award in Mountain View, Silicon Valley. Neil also plays an active role with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukesf.org\/\">UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF)<\/a>, helping to bridge the skills gap and inspire future talent in electronics. <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">His deep knowledge of the semiconductor and electronics sectors and his ability to identify emerging companies and trends continue to be a driving force behind our business. <\/span><br><br><strong>Since January 2025, we\u2019ve been actively expanding our global footprint and deepening our engagement within the tech community:<\/strong><\/span><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br><strong>New Office in Austin, Texas<\/strong><br>In March 2025, we proudly opened our fifth office in <strong>Austin, Texas<\/strong>, located in the Four Points area of West Austin. This strategic move strengthens our presence across <strong>North America and CALA<\/strong> (Central and Latin America), with a focus on semiconductor and software recruitment. The office will serve as a regional hub, tapping into Austin\u2019s thriving tech scene. We\u2019re delighted to have <strong>Tom Chapman<\/strong> as President and <strong>Zach Ward<\/strong> as Vice President of Sales leading the charge.<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br><strong>National <span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">S<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>ponsorships<\/strong><\/span><\/span><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting innovation in deep tech, we\u2019re proud national sponsors of key organisations who are driving progress across the semiconductor sector, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bessemer-society.co.uk\/\">The Bessemer Society<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.siliconcatalyst.uk\/chipstart-uk\">ChipStart UK<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techworks.org.uk\/\">TechWorks<\/a><\/strong>. Through these partnerships, we help foster collaboration between visionary start-ups, industry leaders, and technical talent. Whether it&#8217;s championing early-stage ventures, contributing to thought leadership, or supporting UK tech on the global stage, we\u2019re invested in the long-term growth of the semiconductor and wider deep tech ecosystem.<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><br><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Here&#8217;s to continued innovation, collaboration and global growth in 2025 and beyond!  <\/span>&nbsp;<br><br><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #002c5a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">For more information on any of the articles featured in this edition of The IC Resource, or, if you would like to contribute to our future editions, please get in touch &#8211;  james.cunningham@ic-resources.com or, +44 (0)118 988 1166.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image-box stk-block-image-box stk-hover-parent stk-block stk-b83ca00 stk-block-background is-style-plain image_box stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"b83ca00\"><style>.stk-b83ca00 {background-color:#002c5a !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/ic-resources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-Semiconductors-are-at-the-heart-of-Christmas.jpg) !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;z-index:2 !important;}.stk-b83ca00:before{background-color:#002c5a !important;opacity:0.5 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left stk-row stk-block-image-box__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-daa73f5 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"daa73f5\"><style>.stk-daa73f5-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-daa73f5 {background-color:#00000000 !important;padding-top:200px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;padding-left:30px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;z-index:4 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-daa73f5{background-color:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,44,90) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%) !important;}.stk-daa73f5:before{background-color:#00000000 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-daa73f5:before{background-color:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,44,90) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%) !important;}.stk-daa73f5-inner-blocks{justify-content:flex-end !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-daa73f5 {padding-top:120px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}.stk-daa73f5-container{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-daa73f5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-daa73f5-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">As well as writing long-term success stories, our aim is to contribute to the health of the industry as a whole.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e930ba3\" data-block-id=\"e930ba3\"><style>.stk-e930ba3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e930ba3 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:15px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">IC Resources has been supporting the technology community since 1999. We are an independent, founder-led recruitment consultancy with a team of 70 specialist consultants, operating across the Semiconductor, Electronics, Software, AI, Photonics and Quantum sectors. 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