Applied Materials has partnered with SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions to integrate advanced wafer cleaning technologies at Applied's new EPIC Center in Silicon Valley. This collaboration aims to develop co-optimized process solutions that improve yield, performance, and reliability of next-generation semiconductor chips. The EPIC Center, set to open in 2026, will accelerate commercialization by enabling close collaboration among chipmakers, equipment suppliers, and research institutions. This partnership builds on a prior relationship and expands joint R&D efforts to address complex surface engineering challenges in advanced chip manufacturing.
REX Shares has filed for the REX AI Chipmaking ETF, targeting the booming $1.3 trillion AI infrastructure sector. The fund tracks the VettaFi AI Chipmaking Index, focusing on companies involved in wafer fabrication equipment, advanced packaging, and ...
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