Qnity Electronics and the University of Delaware announced an expanded partnership covering semiconductor research and workforce development, reported July 31, 2026. UD College of Engineering students will work with Qnity technical leaders on academic assignments tied to real manufacturing and operational problems, using UD's existing multidisciplinary capstone program that pairs student teams with corporate partners. Qnity is also starting a pilot work-study program that places students on automation projects, and will collaborate with UD faculty on semiconductor materials research using facilities including the Keck Center for Advanced Microscopy and Microanalysis. CTO Randy King framed the work as investment in automation and talent. Qnity, spun out of DuPont's electronics business in 2025, separately announced a research agreement with Imec on July 29, 2026 as AI-driven demand grows.
- manufacturingdive.com2026-07-31