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Often associated with party balloons, helium is indispensable to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners, aerospace and the manufacture of microchips for artificial intelligence.—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026 The pandemic brought raw materials shortages, a microchip deficit and oil spikes, while the Ukraine war cut off an important source of wire harnesses — a key component in cars.—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 According to the International Air Transport Association, air cargo accounts for about a third of world trade by value — often transporting high-value items like smartphones, microchips and other electronics.—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microchip