SRC Releases MAPT Roadmap 2.0 to Guide the Next Era of Semiconductor Innovation

DURHAM, N.C--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2025--

Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) is proud to announce the release of the Microelectronics and Advanced Packaging Technologies (MAPT) Roadmap 2.0, a comprehensive update to the industry’s first 3D semiconductor roadmap. This second edition reflects the contributions of over 370 experts from 132 organizations across industry, academia, and government, and builds upon the momentum of the original version released in October 2023.

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The MAPT Roadmap version 2.0 outlines the “how” behind the 2030 Decadal Plan for Semiconductors, translating its five “seismic shifts”, or major development needs, into actionable strategies for innovation in chipmaking, heterogeneous integration, and workforce development. The roadmap is available at https://srcmapt.org, and is fully web-based to support dynamic updates and broader accessibility.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the MAPT Roadmap 2.0 continues to support the CHIPS and Science Act by providing a strategic framework for building a robust semiconductor ecosystem.

“The MAPT Roadmap 2.0 is more than an update—it’s a reflection of the industry’s continued commitment to collaboration, innovation, and long-term impact,” said Dr. Victor Zhirnov, SRC Chief Scientist and Director of the MAPT Roadmap. “This edition expands our focus to include digital twins, workforce development, and data-centric manufacturing, aligning with the evolving needs of the semiconductor landscape.” Digital twin technology is a major focus of the SMART USA Institute, the public-private collaboration operated by SRC that is dedicated to increasing U.S. chip production efficiency, improving supply chain resiliency, and preparing the domestic semiconductor workforce.

"MAPT 2.0 reinforces SRC’s leadership in guiding the semiconductor industry through transformative change,” said Dr. Todd Younkin, President and CEO of SRC. “With this next chapter, SRC remains a driving force in shaping the future of industry-relevant semiconductor innovation and workforce development.”

What’s New in MAPT 2.0

MAPT Roadmap 2.0 is a cornerstone of SRC’s broader strategy to transition toward the SMART USA Roadmap, which will focus on data-driven innovation and digital twin integration to assist the SMART USA Institute in its mission to deliver innovations and long-term commercial impact.

About SRC

Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) is a world-class, non-profit consortium that works with industry, government, and academia partners to define, fund and manage research and development on behalf of its member companies. Through its highly regarded programs, such as SMART USA, SRC plays an indispensable part in the strategies of the most influential industry leaders.

SMART USA Institute is the nation's first Manufacturing USA Institute focused on digital twin technology for semiconductor manufacturing. Led by the Semiconductor Research Corporation and supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology CHIPS R&D Office with $285 million in federal funding matched by $720 million in planned private investment, SMART USA brings together industry, academia, and government to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing through digital innovation.

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MAPT Roadmap 2.0 includes updated content and a new chapter on digital twins and their applications

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Voters in the small Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti cast ballots for president on Friday, with longtime leader Ismaïl Omar Guelleh expected to secure a sixth term in office after lawmakers scrapped presidential age limits last year.

Guelleh, 78, has ruled the country of about 1 million for more than two decades. The results of the 2021 election showed him winning nearly 99% of the vote.

He faces a single challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, a former ruling party member, in a race analysts say offers little genuine competition. Opposition groups frequently boycott elections, citing restrictions on political freedoms. Critics describe the system as tightly controlled, while authorities point to stability in a volatile region.

Guelleh succeeded his uncle, former President Hassan Gouled Aptidon, in 1999, extending a family-led system that has shaped the country’s politics for decades.

Djibouti hosts multiple foreign military bases, including those of the U.S., China, France and Japan, underscoring its strategic importance along a key global shipping route linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Revenues from these arrangements, along with port services for neighboring Ethiopia, underpin the economy.

But that model leaves Djibouti exposed to external shocks. It depends heavily on Ethiopia’s use of its ports, while global disruptions — including Red Sea shipping insecurity — pose risks to revenue. Rising geopolitical competition and debt exposure, particularly to China, also add to longer-term uncertainty.

Regional observers from the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development monitored the vote.

“The scrapping of term limits in Djibouti is less about electoral competition and more about preserving regime continuity in a highly strategic state," Mohamed Husein Gaas of the Raad Peace Research Institute told The Associated Press.

"While it raises concerns about democratic backsliding, external actors are likely to prioritize stability given Djibouti’s critical role in Red Sea security and global trade routes, especially amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East,” he said.

A man casts his vote at a polling station during early voting in the presidential elections at Mouloud, in Djibouti, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Guirreh Moumin)

A woman casts her vote at a polling station during early voting in the presidential elections at Mouloud, in Djibouti, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Guirreh Moumin)