Lack of Helium Worsens Chip Shortage
Semiconductor Chips can’t be manufactured without helium and the lack of helium is worsening an already critical chip shortage!
Semiconductor chips may be tiny, but their global shortage has created huge supply chain issues for products ranging from computers and smartphones to cars and home appliances.
Unfortunately, a critical helium shortage is now compounding the problem. This rare gas serves several essential functions in microchip manufacturing, putting an even worse squeeze on multiple industries.
One North American company may become a strong link in the supply chain thanks to a recent monster acquisition in what is known as the “helium fairway.”