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Applied Materials launches $5B center for semiconductor R&D collaboration
Applied Materials has inaugurated its new $5 billion Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization Center in Silicon Valley. This expansive 600,000-square-foot facility is designed to foster collaborative research and development across the semiconductor sector. Founding partners such as TSMC, Intel, Samsung, Micron, and SK hynix will utilize the center to jointly advance chip technologies, including 3D architectures and hybrid bonding. CEO Gary Dickerson stated the facility aims to shorten development timelines by a minimum of 30%, addressing the significant demand driven by AI infrastructure expansion.
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