Hardware1 hOctober 13, 2026, 08:48

Applied Materials opens EPIC R&D center in Sunnyvale for AI-era chipmaking

Applied Materials has opened its Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization (EPIC) Center in Sunnyvale, California, positioning the site as a hub for semiconductor research and manufacturing development aimed at the AI era.

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EPIC Center opened in Sunnyvale, California
Site to serve as a hub for semiconductor R&D
Goal is to speed equipment development for the AI era

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