Why the World is Running Out of Semiconductor Chips

A global shortage of semiconductor chips is wreaking havoc on manufacturing, including in the automotive industry.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is driving the shortage, factory fires, drought and government restrictions are also limiting production.

Watch the above video from Interesting Engineering to learn how a variety of circumstances are impacting the industry and why it’s been so difficult for chip manufacturers to catch up with demand.

By A.J. Hecht

A.J. Hecht is the managing editor of THE SHOP and host of the In Gear with THE SHOP podcast. Have an idea, a tip, or a question you’d like to see answered? Contact A.J. at ahecht@cahabamedia.com.