Corning in the US will receive a $32m grant to boost its production of specialist glass for EUV lithography equipment.
Under the CHIPS and Science Act, the U.S. funds a $1 billion research center to bolster its EUV lithography supply chain, focused on expanding production of Corning’s advanced HPFS and EXTREME ULE Glass materials. The Canton, NY, facility will scale Corning’s unique manufacturing processes to support leading-edge semiconductor production, including DUV and EUV lithography, with a smaller carbon footprint. This project, anticipated to create over 300 jobs, aligns with the U.S.’s goal to strengthen domestic capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing, leveraging materials like Corning’s EXTREME ULE Glass for enhanced EUV performance. Corning’s expansion coincides with a separate EU investigation into its Gorilla Glass supplier agreements.
My Take
This investment highlights a vital shift in securing the semiconductor supply chain within U.S. borders, ensuring reliable access to crucial materials. Corning’s innovations in EUV glass technology signal a broader trend of prioritizing low-carbon manufacturing, an important step in aligning tech production with sustainability goals. Increasing U.S. capacity in advanced optics for lithography tools will be important in maintaining Moore’s Law, particularly with the increasing demands of AI-driven chipmaking.
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