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Domestic Supply Chain Bubbles Up
U.S.-made chips are getting loaded into laundry machines. GE Appliances presses on with U.S. manufacturing at the center of how it designs and builds connected appliances.
GE Appliances, a Haier company, will integrate U.S.-manufactured, Texas Instruments (TI) microcontrollers, Wi-Fi connectivity solutions, and analog components into its next generation of connected appliances. TI semiconductors will be used to supply one-third of the chips for products made in GE Appliances’ new laundry plant at its Louisville, Kentucky, headquarters, with production expected to begin in 2027. This investment translates to nearly double GE Appliances’ spending with TI. The partnership is part of GE Appliances’ broader commitment to U.S. manufacturing, innovation, and building its supply chain for critical components. Sourcing semiconductors from TI’s U.S.-based fabrication facilities supports both GE
Adding the Latest to the Fold GE Appliances continues to expand its network of 6,500 U.S.- based suppliers as part of its
“Zero Distance” strategy to be as close to the customers and consumers it serves. GE Appliances are found in half of all U.S. homes. Texas
Appliances’ domestic supply chain goals and its need for reliable, high- quality components. GE Appliances will leverage TI’s embedded processing and analog semiconductors to enable smarter, more ef cient, and more connected laundry products. TI’s manufacturing facilities— including sites in Lehi, Utah; Richardson, Texas; and Sherman, Texas—produce a range of embedded processing and analog semiconductors.
Instruments’ U.S. manufacturing presence and semiconductor portfolio make it a strong addition to the network.
An employee holds a 300mm (11.8-inch) wafer at one of Texas Instruments’ semiconductor fabrication plants in Sherman, Texas.
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