Applied Materials Unveils EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, Plans $5 Billion Investment

On October 12 local time, Applied Materials unveiled its 'Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization Center' (EPIC) in Silicon Valley, California, aiming to create one of the world's largest collaborative facilities for semiconductor process technology and manufacturing equipment R&D. The center plans to invest approximately $5 billion as customer projects launch, focusing on next-generation semiconductor materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Founding partners include TSMC, Intel, Samsung Electronics, Micron, and SK Hynix.