Applied Materials Brings Chipmakers Together at New EPIC R&D Center

Applied Materials launches $5bn collaborative semiconductor process R&D facility

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·13 Oct 2026, 23:01·United States

Applied Materials Brings Chipmakers Together at New EPIC R&D Center

Applied Materials has inaugurated its Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialisation (EPIC) Center in Sunnyvale, California, representing a $5 billion capital commitment. The project provides an expansive shared research facility designed to accelerate collaborative development of chipmaking machinery and advanced processing methods alongside leading semiconductor manufacturers.

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