Applied Materials and GlobalFoundries (GF) established a strategic partnership to build an innovative waveguide fabrication facility at GF Singapore in order to speed the rapidly developing AI-driven photonics industry.
In the development of photonics as a fundamental technology for next-generation AI applications, such as augmented reality (AR) and human-centric digital experiences that call for extremely effective, lightweight, and high-performance optical systems, the partnership represents a critical turning point.
With GF as its high-volume production partner in Singapore, Applied Materials will use its decades of semiconductor experience to produce waveguide components.
The partnership expands upon Singapore’s burgeoning and thriving photonics ecosystem, which includes materials, sensors, integration, assembly, testing, and applications.
Leadership Comments
“Photonics is rapidly becoming a critical enabler of augmented reality glasses that put humans at the center of the AI experience, and Applied Materials is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation,” said Dr. Paul Meissner, Vice President and General Manager of Applied Materials’ Photonics Platforms Business in the Office of the CTO. “The collaboration with GlobalFoundries allows Applied to extend our leadership in materials engineering and deliver highly integrated display technologies.”
“GlobalFoundries is proud to partner with Applied Materials to advance photonics innovation in Singapore,” said Yew Kong Tan, senior vice president and general manager, APAC Manufacturing and Singapore Site at GF. “By combining our global semiconductor manufacturing expertise with Applied’s cutting-edge materials engineering, we’re delivering innovative technology solutions that will drive and scale adoption of next generation devices.”
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