Recent #training news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ The Fraunhofer IOSB-AST introduces a new training program, 'Hack the Grid: Mission OT-Sicherheit für Energie- und Wasserversorgung', aimed at improving cybersecurity in the energy sector.

➁ The program uses a gamification approach, allowing participants to switch roles between attackers (RED-Team) and defenders (BLUE-Team) to identify vulnerabilities and develop defense strategies.

➂ The training involves working on a mobile IT/OT hardware demonstrator that integrates common automation technology and network components, providing a practical learning experience.

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3 months ago

➀ The Hochschule Heilbronn (HHN) and OPTIMA pharma GmbH have entered into a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

➁ The partnership aims to advance the connection between science and medium-sized industry in the region and address the skilled labor shortage.

➂ A new degree program in 'Artificial Intelligence and Industrial Digitalization' is to meet the specific needs of the industry.

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3 months ago

➀ The increasing share of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates a growing need for skilled professionals in the field.

➁ Vocational school teachers from across Bavaria are being trained at the Hochschule Coburg to keep up with the latest technology in EVs.

➂ The training focuses on various aspects such as motor types, cooling systems, and energy management, with hands-on experience and guest lectures from industry experts.

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6 months ago
➀ A UK consortium is establishing the Virtual Reality Semiconductor Fabrication Training Facility (VRSFT) with a £500,000 Innovate UK grant; ➁ The facility aims to train staff in the semiconductor industry with virtual reality and augmented reality, addressing the growing demand for experts; ➂ VRSFT will provide an immersive virtual model of a modern fabrication facility, allowing trainees to interact with realistic representations of equipment and processes.
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7 months ago
➀ The Freiwillige Feuerwehr Niederwerrn, Institute for Energy and High Voltage Technology (IEHT), and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) conducted a joint experiment to test the distance rules for fire department operations near electrical equipment. ➁ An experiment was set up on a secured parking lot with a high-voltage wire under 70 kilovolts, simulating a 110 kV overhead power line. ➂ The experiment demonstrated that the fire department's distance rules can be considered safe for a distance of ten meters from the wire at this voltage.
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7 months ago
➀ The 'Microtec Academy' is established to address the growing demand for skilled workers in microelectronics and microsystem technology. ➁ The project is coordinated by the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) and is part of the 'skills4chips' initiative, which aims to strengthen Germany's position in microelectronics. ➂ The project focuses on providing tailored training programs and new digital solutions to support flexible learning and attract skilled workers.
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9 months ago
➀ Tokyo Electron and Tata Electronics announced a strategic collaboration for semiconductor equipment supply and workforce training; ➁ The partnership aims to build a dynamic ecosystem for timely execution of fab and advanced packaging factories; ➂ Tokyo Electron will train Tata Electronics' workforce on its equipment and support R&D initiatives; ➃ The collaboration is part of a growing trend of ecosystem companies setting up or expanding in India's semiconductor industry.
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10 months ago
➀ Ed identifies a lucrative opportunity in the semiconductor training sector, where governments are investing heavily in facilities but lack skilled staff. ➁ He plans to repurpose an existing training scam into a legitimate semiconductor college, funded by governments and companies. ➂ The college will be housed in a renovated stately home, with Ed as Chancellor, aiming to attract high-paying international students.
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