Powering the Next Leap in Electronics

Qnity is shaping the future of semiconductors from Delaware and beyond

BY JOHN SINGER

TRANSFORMATION IS A DRIVING FORCE in business, and few places understand its impact better than Delaware. For centuries, the First State has been recognized as a beacon of scientific and industrial progress, consistently fostering an environment where innovation flourishes and new ideas take root.

This year, another important change occurred. Qnity, once DuPont’s electronics business, set out to become an independent, publicly traded company (listed on the NYSE with the stock ticker “Q”). Qnity is a premier, global, pure-play technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, with 2024 net sales of $4.3 billion, 10,000 employees, nearly 40 manufacturing sites, and 17 research labs globally.

Our team members have anchored around a phrase, “powering the next leap in electronics,” and that’s for good reason. History shows us that major breakthroughs in technology have been sparked by a catalyst — or a leap — that redefines what’s possible. Today, we’re standing at the edge of the next transformation, driven by demands like AI, machine learning, cloud computing, smart devices, autonomous driving systems, and more.

These demands require new and innovative materials. This is where Qnity shines.

The name Qnity (pronounced cue-ni-tee) is inspired by the symbol “Q” for electrical charge and “unity.” While Qnity’s name is new, our history as an established, pure-play technology leader for the semiconductor value chain is anything but. For decades, Qnity scientists, engineers, and business leaders have partnered with world-renowned brands and leaders of next-generation technology — enabling the electronics we use every day at home and at work, to travel, to get the best medical care, and beyond. We’re not just testing the boundaries of these technologies; we’re reimagining them.

LOCAL ROOTS & GLOBAL IMPACT

With the change to a separate company, Qnity’s headquarters will remain firmly planted in Delaware, along with five in-state locations, which include R&D technology and manufacturing sites, and nearly 1,400 employees. From 2022 to 2024, we’ve invested over $100 million in capital investments in the state, and have plans for continued investments in the next few years.

At Qnity, the drive for progress is rooted in a spirit of unity and scientific curiosity. And to ensure we’re able to continue powering our customers’ technology roadmaps, we need to continue investing in our local workforce. That’s why, for example, we’re partnering with Delaware Technical Community College on the development of programs to upskill our team, provide critical work experience, and build a strong network of future employees.

Each investment in local talent and cutting-edge facilities plants a seed for global advancement, translating research and invention into real-world impact. By nurturing talent and creating opportunities for expansion, Qnity is laying the groundwork for discoveries that will shape the semiconductor sector for years to come, underscoring Delaware’s place at the heart of global technological progress.

POWERING WHAT’S NEXT

According to industry analysts at McKinsey, the global semiconductor sector is projected to double in size by 2030, reaching $1 trillion in revenue. Meeting that kind of demand requires advances in the materials and integration that underpin the entire electronics value chain.

Innovation has always been part of Delaware’s story. With Qnity, that story continues as we deliver next-generation solutions for nextgeneration technologies. We’re excited about what’s next as we seek to make tomorrow’s technologies possible, and we hope Delaware is too.

John Singer is the chief operations and engineering officer at Qnity.