ASM International Will Invest $300 Million to Expand its Semiconductor R&D Operations in Arizona, US

ASM International NV, a major supplier to semiconductor manufacturers, plans to invest USD 300 million to expand research and development in Arizona. This comprehensive investment encompasses capital expenditures for laboratory equipment infrastructure and operational expenses.

The company will build a state-of-the-art facility that will cover an area of 20 acres in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. This facility will house a laboratory and cleanroom, offering 500 direct employment opportunities for Arizona residents.

Benjamin Loh, CEO of ASM, highlighted that the investment in their new Scottsdale facility will significantly contribute to strengthening Arizona as a hub for cutting-edge semiconductor innovation. The investment will prioritize the development of a water recycling facility, renewable energy, and other sustainability features, alongside investments in state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and infrastructure for research and development.

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ASM, the largest distributor of atomic layer deposition tools used by semiconductor manufacturers to create thin layers of silicon wafers. Both Intel and TSMC will collaborate in this R&D expansion, positively impacting the semiconductor supply chain.

About ASM International NV

ASM International N.V. (formerly known as Advanced Semiconductor Materials) is a Dutch multinational corporation that specializes in the design, manufacturing, and sale of semiconductor wafer processing equipment for the fabrication of semiconductor devices. The company is headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, and has manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Semiconductor manufacturers all over the world use ASM International's products to create a variety of electronic devices, including smartphones, computers, and servers.

 

ASM International has several upcoming projects that are focused on advancing semiconductor manufacturing technologies and expanding its global footprint. Here are a few of the key projects:

Expansion of Singapore Manufacturing Facility

ASM International is expanding its manufacturing facility in Singapore to meet the growing demand for advanced semiconductors. The expansion will quadruple ASM's capacity in Singapore and more than triple its global capacity. The new facility is expected to be production-ready in early 2023.

CMD Network

The CMD Network is an industry-led initiative to develop and deploy advanced computational materials engineering (ICME) capabilities across the broad materials community. ASM International is playing an active role in the CMD Network, drawing on its knowledge and experience gathering, curating, and distributing material data. The CMD Network is working to establish the data management standards and practices required to build and maintain an innovation infrastructure that can support advanced computational material development and deployment.

Thermal Manufacturing Industries Advanced Technology Consortium (TMI ATC)

The TMI ATC is a national initiative to develop and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies across the broad thermal manufacturing community. ASM International is leading and coordinating the TMI ATC. The TMI ATC is working to identify and prioritize key technologies for development, develop and demonstrate new technologies, and deploy new technologies into the thermal manufacturing industry.

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