NXP Advanced Manufacturing Lab Unveiled at Austin Community College

New lab to extend STEM-based curriculum and resources for both adult and high school students.

What’s New

The NXP Foundation, the nonprofit organization associated with NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI), has announced the official opening of the NXP Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Austin Community College.

The NXP Advanced Manufacturing Lab is co-located with the ACC High School Advanced Manufacturing IMPACT Academy at ACC Highland, where students can work toward college credits while they are still in high school.

The lab was announced last year as part of a $250,000 donation to the Austin Community College District (ACC) Foundation in support of the school’s Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Program. In addition to the lab, NXP’s donation includes scholarship funds targeting candidates from the Advanced Manufacturing Academy.

“As the world enters a new era of semiconductor manufacturing, Austin will continue to an play an important role in the production of next-generation technology and the demand for skilled workers has never been more essential. The NXP Advanced Manufacturing Lab will help the nurture a new generation of local technical and engineering talent to help Austin continue to thrive as a global technology hub and strengthen U.S. domestic manufacturing.”

Chris Jensen, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Why It Matters

The NXP Advanced Manufacturing Lab demonstrates NXP’s ongoing commitment to promote and improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the local Austin community.

The training tools provided at the lab will help support and extend educational curriculum and resources for both adult and high school students entering the semiconductor industry and other advanced manufacturing occupations. Tools and support will address education in Industry 4.0 components, fully factory automation, reading schematics and navigating feedback control systems.

More Details

NXP has a proud history of engagement and advocacy in communities in Austin over the 50 years the company has been in Austin, including countless grants and scholarships supporting STEM education, health and wellness and the environment.

Founded in 2013, the NXP Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting advancement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Learn more about NXP’s talented team of global employees.

About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) brings together bright minds to create breakthrough technologies that make the connected world better, safer and more secure. As a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets while delivering solutions that advance a more sustainable future. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,500 team members in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.21 billion in 2022. Find out more at www.nxp.com.

NXP and the NXP logo are trademarks of NXP B.V. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. ^© 2023 NXP B.V.

About ACC

Austin Community College  is a nationally recognized two-year college serving Central Texas. ACC is focused on student success and providing affordable, flexible pathways to help students reach their education goals, learn new job skills, or advance their career. The college currently enrolls more than 70,000 students annually. The college is committed to providing a quality education for students in a safe learning, teaching, and working environment for all. Special health and safety measures have been implemented to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and employees by containing the spread of Coronavirus.