Fuzehub News Release: U.S. Semiconductor Industry Convenes at Glass4Chips Summit

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Gathering in Albany, New York, one of the nation’s rising semiconductor innovation hubs, industry leaders will explore glass substrates as a next-generation material in chips packaging 

Hosted by FuzeHub in collaboration with NY Creates, SEMI and IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, the summit’s registration is now open at fuzehub.com/glass4chips-summit

Albany, N.Y. — The 2026 Glass4Chips Summit will bring together leaders and innovators across industry, academia, and government to address a framework for accelerating the adoption of glass substrates in next-generation semiconductor manufacturing and packaging. The series of strategic conversations that will unfold at the summit will plot critical next steps in strengthening U.S. leadership in the development of ever-higher-performing semiconductors that can meet the needs of AI, 6G and quantum systems. 

Convening May 14-15 in Albany, New York, the Glass4Chips Summit will focus on practical ideas and urgent actions to address potential barriers to glass innovation and adoption, strengthen the glass supply chain and improve industry confidence and market readiness. Organized by FuzeHub with collaborators NY Creates, SEMI and IEEE Electronics Packaging Society, this two-day summit is designed to unite stakeholders across the semiconductor value chain to collaborate, build partnerships and drive progress in U.S.-based substrate manufacturing and advanced packaging.

“Glass-based technologies represent a significant opportunity to advance semiconductor performance and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities,” said Elena Garuc, Executive Director of FuzeHub, an industry-focused nonprofit that helps manufacturing and tech companies increase competitiveness, solve problems and speed growth. “The Glass4Chips Summit is designed to bring together the right partners across industries to move beyond discussion and toward actionable solutions that will accelerate adoption and support long-term industry growth.”

Summit participants—including semiconductor manufacturers, startups, advanced materials innovators, academic researchers, economic developers, policymakers and more—will engage in keynote discussions, panel sessions and working groups designed to drive actionable outcomes. Topics will include supply chain coordination, validation and testing requirements, collaborative ecosystem-building and strategies to accelerate commercialization of glass-based technologies. 

The Summit’s keynote speakers are Bilal Hachemi, Ph.D., Senior Market and Technology Analyst at Yole Group, and Madhavan Swaminathan, Department Head, Electrical Engineering and Director, CHIMES at Penn State University. Hachemi closely monitors the semiconductor industry’s rapidly emerging packaging technologies (including the role of glass) and reports on these trends to provide a strategic global market analysis. Swaminathan is widely recognized for his pioneering work in glass substrates and packaging for high-frequency applications, including millimeter-wave (mm-wave) and emerging 6G systems. He brings more than three decades of experience in the field, including over a decade focused on 3D systems integration with glass.

Panel discussions at the Glass4Chips Summit will feature leaders from Nokia Bell Labs, Samtec Inc., DAI Nippon Printing Co., Mosaic Microsystems, Menlo Micro, ED2 Corp., Griffiss Institute, DMR Group, GO-SEMI, University of Binghamton, University of Albany, and Cornell University. 

“NY Creates is proud to support the Glass4Chips Summit as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing semiconductor innovation and manufacturing both here in Albany and across New York State,” said Dave Anderson, NY Creates President & CEO. “By convening leaders from public, private, and non-profit sectors, this event will drive expanded collaborative opportunities while highlighting the role of glass packaging in bridging lab-to-fab challenges, supporting the semiconductor ecosystem across New York State and the U.S.”

“Menlo has built a glass-wafer supply chain and demonstrated both the manufacturability and reliability of glass-based devices,” said Chris Keimel, CTO of Menlo Micro. The opportunity now is scaling these capabilities to mature the supply chain to enable glass solutions at the microsystem level. The Glass4Chips Summit is an important step in bringing the ecosystem together to align on those challenges, share progress, and accelerate the path to adoption.

Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management and Integration (GO-SEMI) Executive Director Merideth Andreucci said, “Under the leadership of Governor Hochul, New York has become the domestic epicenter for semiconductor investment – in part by leveraging our unique history of innovation in computing and glass technologies. GO-SEMI recognizes the immense potential of this technology and remains committed to collaborating with partners like FuzeHub and NY Creates to ensure the sustained growth of the State’s semiconductor industry and its supply chain.”

Registration for the 2026 Glass4Chips Summit is now open. For more information and to register, visit fuzehub.com/glass4chips-summit.

About FuzeHub 

FuzeHub is a nonprofit organization that connects New York’s small and mid-sized manufacturing companies to the resources, programs and expertise they need for technology commercialization, innovation and business growth. Through its custom assessment, matching, and referral platform, FuzeHub helps companies navigate New York’s robust network of industry experts at Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers, universities, economic development organizations, and other providers. FuzeHub is the statewide New York MEP center, supported by Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation. For more information on FuzeHub, visit www.fuzehub.com.   

About NY Creates

NY Creates serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation. NY Creates attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of $25 billion—placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at www.ny-creates.org.

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Times Union: Conference promoting glass in computer chips to be held in Albany

Governor Hochul Announces NY Creates and Micron Workforce Development Partnership to Support New York’s Growing Semiconductor Industry

View the original Office of Governor Kathy Hochul News Release here.

Program Provides Participating Apprentices Hands-On Experience in Real-World Settings, Allowing Them To Develop In-Demand Skills

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that NY Creates (the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science) and Micron have begun a strategic workforce development partnership aimed at further building a regional talent pipeline of skilled technicians to support Micron’s planned expansion in domestic memory manufacturing at its new megafab being constructed in Clay, New York. This joint apprenticeship program leverages NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex and established workforce development programming. With significant support from the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) and the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), the program provides participating apprentices with hands-on experience in real-world settings in order to develop the in-demand skills that are critical for being able to directly transition to available technician roles in Micron’s fabrication facilities.

“As New York continues to grow its globally recognized semiconductor manufacturing industry, it is crucial that we offer New Yorkers tools and opportunities to gain the in-demand skills needed to pursue a career in this growing field,” Governor Hochul said. “Businesses like Micron know that New York State is filled with the hardest workers, and this new workforce development program showcases what can be accomplished through strong public-private partnerships.”

Fran Dillard, Micron, VP Global Culture & Workforce

Fran Dillard, Micron, VP Global Culture & Workforce

Dave Anderson, NY Creates, President and CEO

Dave Anderson, NY Creates, President and CEO

Micron EVP and Chief People Officer April Arnzen said, “Micron has always believed that when we build in Central New York, we’re helping build a stronger future for New Yorkers and for America’s semiconductor industry. Our partnership with NY Creates is an investment in the statewide talent pipeline needed to make our Clay manufacturing site and New York’s growing semiconductor ecosystem a long-term success. Through our partnership with Governor Hochul — together with CEG, MTI – MACNY, and dedicated educators — we’re ensuring that the memory made in New York drives economic growth and careers for generations to come.”

During the 16-month apprenticeship, participants will engage with Micron mentors and staff to build relationships and explore career pathways to transition into Micron’s semiconductor workforce upon program completion. Based on NY Creates’ existing Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship Program, this workforce development offering will leverage a proven training model to create new career pathways and bolster a talent pipeline of skilled technicians. Applications can be submitted here.

NY Creates President and CEO Dave Anderson said, “This partnership with Micron, CEG, and MACNY underscores NY Creates’ commitment to developing New York’s next generation, highly trained workforce supporting strategic industry growth in New York State. By building on our IMT apprenticeship program and leveraging our Albany NanoTech Complex with the incredible technical depth and expertise of our engineering and operations teams, we are creating accessible pathways for students to enter exciting semiconductor careers at all levels as we directly contribute to the success of our partner companies’ manufacturing operations across New York State and the U.S.”

Michelle Clark, Empire State Development, VP President and Director of Workforce Development

Roberta Reardon, NYSDOL, Commissioner

Roberta Reardon, NYSDOL, Commissioner

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York is not only leading America’s semiconductor manufacturing resurgence — we are reimagining our approach to workforce development to ensure that New Yorkers benefit from this historic growth. Specialized training programs, like the newly announced partnership between Micron and NY Creates, offer new pathways to good paying jobs that can lift up workers and their families.”

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “This partnership between Micron and NY Creates demonstrates the power of collaboration, bringing advanced manufacturing stakeholders together to create meaningful career opportunities and address critical workforce needs, further cementing New York State’s leadership in this global sector. Registered apprenticeships, like the program announced today, are an essential component of Governor Kathy Hochul’s vision for an affordable New York, providing proven pathways for New Yorkers to earn a paycheck while gaining the in-demand skills they need to build a thriving career.”

The workforce development effort is a three-year pilot that will run three 16-month apprenticeship cycles, with cohorts of 10 apprentices, starting in August 2026. The goal is for at least 70 percent of participants to transition into employment at Micron. The program will build a skilled talent pipeline by recruiting from Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and engaging candidates through direct recruitment and pre-apprenticeship opportunities, with support from CEG and MACNY.

Mark Egan, CEG, President

Mark Eagan, CEG, President

Mike Frame, MACNY, Executive VP and Manufacturers Talent Institute, Executive Director

Mike Frame, MACNY, Executive VP and Manufacturers Talent Institute, Executive Director

State Senator April N.M. Baskin said, “As New York continues building a 21st-century economy, we have to make sure working people are not left out of the industries driving growth. By preparing workers from our communities to succeed in the jobs of the future and ensuring they have a fair shot at economic mobility, we are building a stronger, more inclusive economy.”

Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson said, “I am thankful for Micron’s continued investment in our regional economy, which requires a pipeline of skilled talent prepared for careers in the industry. The partnership with NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex and key strategic workforce development training programs to launch a robust advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program exemplifies our commitment to building a stronger middle-class through investments in skilled, on-the-job workforce training with entry into dynamic careers.”

CEG President and CEO Mark Eagan said, “The Center for Economic Growth is proud to partner with NY Creates, Micron and MACNY on this innovation apprenticeship model that directly connects talent to opportunity. As the semiconductor industry accelerates in Upstate New York State, building a strong and steady pipeline of technical talent is essential to meeting the needs of our industry partners. Through our sponsorship of NY Creates’ registered apprenticeship program, CEG supports that growth and now will extend impact beyond our region to help develop the workforce for Micron’s Clay, NY facility.”

MTI Executive Director and Executive Vice President of MACNY Michael Frame said, “New York’s leadership in semiconductor manufacturing depends upon a strong and connected talent pipeline, which is precisely what this partnership is designed to deliver. MTI translates career exploration, pre-apprenticeship, and Registered Apprenticeship into clear, accessible employment opportunities to improve quality of life for New Yorkers and meet semiconductor industry demand. By partnering with NY Creates, Micron, and the Center for Economic Growth, we’re preparing individuals for high-tech careers and helping employers build the skilled workforce needed to power New York’s manufacturing future.”

This news follows recent growth at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, spurred by Governor Hochul’s announcement of Creates’ High NA EUV Lithography Center in December 2023, a $10 billion partnership which includes $9 billion in industry investment and $1 billion from Empire State Development, with leaders from the semiconductor industry such as IBM, Micron, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron and others. The initiative is establishing a next-generation semiconductor research and development center at Albany NanoTech to support the R&D of the world’s most complex and powerful semiconductors. Governor Hochul attended the recent “topping-out” milestone in December when construction teams put in place the building’s final steel beam. NY Creates’ High NA EUV Lithography Center already provides industry accessibility to standard NA EUV Lithography capabilities. High NA EUV lithography capabilities will allow chip development at the most advanced technology nodes while serving as a platform for additional partner growth with access to Creates’ cutting-edge R&D infrastructure. For more information about the Center and High NA EUV, visit: https://ny-creates.org/euv-lithography-center/.

Since Governor Hochul took office, semiconductor companies have announced more than $124 billion in new investments in New York State. By 2030, the semiconductor industry estimates that one in four American-made chips will be manufactured in and around upstate New York — more than any other region in the country. This historic success will generate thousands of good paying manufacturing jobs and bring growth and opportunity to communities across the state, highlighting the importance of programs that directly connect workers with these high-tech opportunities.

Media Mentions:

Times Union: NY Creates, Micron start workforce training program for chip workers

NY Creates and Micron announce apprenticeship – NEWS10 ABC

Micron, state announce workforce development program – Spectrum News

Albany to play major role in new semiconductor workforce partnership – CBS 6

Syracuse.com: Gearing up for a tech job at places like Micron? A new set of paid apprenticeships is open for business

Governor Hochul Celebrates Official Opening of Major New R&D Center at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex

View the original Office of Governor Kathy Hochul News Release here.
View the SCREEN News Release here.

Builds on Governor Hochul’s Investment of $1 Billion, Leveraging $9 Billion in Industry Investment, Albany NanoTech Complex Continues to Act as Growth Magnet

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that NY Creates (the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science) and leading Japanese semiconductor supply chain company SCREEN held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of SCREEN’s Advanced Technology Center of America, LLC (SCREEN ATCA). This partnership between NY Creates and SCREEN brings another international leader in advanced semiconductor technologies to the Capital Region, and further cements New York State’s position as a global leader in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing.

“The opening of SCREEN ATCA marks yet another major milestone for New York’s globally-recognized semiconductor manufacturing industry,” Governor Hochul said. “This partnership allows New York to continue to expand on semiconductor innovation, creating good-paying jobs and strengthening the communities around the center.”

SCREEN’s new leading-edge research and development center is located at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex—the largest and most advanced semiconductor R&D facility of its kind in North America. Researchers at the Center will work to advance semiconductor technologies in the United States, marking the culmination of a strategic international partnership to strengthen collaboration around chip innovation and deepen economic ties between the U.S. and Japan.

This partnership was made possible by Governor Hochul’s $1 billion investment to build and equip NanoFab Reflection, a next generation R&D facility at NY Creates. SCREEN ATCA will leverage state-of-the-art cleanroom space within NanoFab Reflection and includes more than $75 million in initial investment expected during the first three years of a planned ten-year engagement.

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York State is making bold, strategic investments in the industries of the future — we are not only driving innovation, but also building the foundation for the jobs of tomorrow. From semiconductors to advanced research and emerging technologies, these efforts and global partnerships are creating new opportunities for New Yorkers, strengthening our competitiveness, and positioning our communities to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy.”

NY Creates President and CEO Dave Anderson said, “This ribbon-cutting ceremony signifies more than just a new space at NY Creates, it symbolizes a shared vision to expand semiconductor R&D in the region, advance the workforce of tomorrow, and reinforce global competitiveness in this critical industry. With SCREEN ATCA now operational at our Albany NanoTech Complex, we are unlocking exciting opportunities for collaboration, reflecting a shared commitment to catalyze semiconductor innovation in New York for the U.S. and the world. We look forward to working closely with our ATCA partners to enable their long-term success.”

SCREEN Holdings President and CEO and SCREEN ATCA Chairman Masato Goto said, “The establishment of the global R&D hub in Albany has been my long-term dream, incubated since I was the president of SCREEN’s SPE business. This investment will accelerate elemental technology validation and equipment development, giving us a further competitive edge and enabling us to deliver greater value to our customers.”

SCREEN ATCA President Ian Brown said, “SCREEN is excited to deepen our 20-year engagement with the NY Creates Albany NanoTech site. With SCREEN ATCA being an active tenant, it expands our capabilities and capacity to develop semiconductor manufacturing equipment, processes and applications internally, with Albany NanoTech onsite stakeholders and our U.S. and global partners.”

Through this initiative, NY Creates and SCREEN ATCA intend to connect leading high-tech organizations in both the U.S. and Japan to leverage their networks and drive innovation in SCREEN’s semiconductor R&D focus areas, including semiconductor wet etch and cleaning processes with a range of wet processing, coat/develop, anneal, and image processing core technologies.

Underpinning the latest partnerships to take shape at Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex is the establishment of the new NanoFab Reflection facility that will also be home to Creates’ EUV Lithography Center, announced by Governor Hochul in December of 2023, which currently offers standard NA EUV lithography, with High NA EUV lithography capabilities accessible in the latter part of 2026. Related tools and components for the High NA EUV Lithography initiative have already arrived and are being assembled inside the NFR cleanroom.

The 310,000-square-foot NanoFab Reflection is a key component of Governor Hochul’s semiconductor strategy and investment in growing NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex, which is already the nation’s premier public–private semiconductor R&D hub. The project will support hundreds of new permanent high-tech jobs, generate $9 billion in private investment, and harness the power of expanded partnerships with universities, workforce programs, and global semiconductor companies.

Since Governor Hochul took office, semiconductor companies have announced more than $124 billion in new investments in New York State. By 2030, the semiconductor industry estimates that one in four American-made chips will be manufactured in and around upstate New York – more than any other region in the country. This historic success will generate thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs and bring growth and opportunity to communities across the state.

The Governor recently participated in a “topping out” ceremony of the NanoFab Reflection facility, marking the installation of the final steel beam of the building’s structure and highlighting its on-schedule construction progress. Completion of the building is anticipated by the end of 2026.

About NY Creates

NY Creates serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation. NY Creates attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of $25 billion—placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at www.ny-creates.org.

About SCREEN

SCREEN Holdings is a holding company supervising four core business companies: semiconductor production equipment (SPE), graphic arts equipment (GA), display production equipment (FT), and PCB-related equipment (PE). Established in 1943, originally as a graphic arts equipment manufacturer, SCREEN has expanded its businesses into the electronics industry, driving innovation in the industries it serves. Its SPE segment is a leading manufacturer of wafer processing equipment for the semiconductor market worldwide. It consistently holds the top global share in wafer wet etching and cleaning and delivers a wide range of solutions that underpin semiconductor production, including lithography, annealing, measurement/inspection systems. Learn more at www.screen.co.jp/en.

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Governor Hochul Announces NY Creates Begins Installation of the First Major Tool for High NA EUV Lithography Center at Albany NanoTech Complex

TEL track being installed in NanoFab Reflection at NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex
TEL track being installed in NanoFab Reflection at NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex

View the original Office of Governor Kathy Hochul News Release here.

Arrival of Tokyo Electron’s CLEAN TRACK™ LITHIUS Pro DICE™ Marks Milestone as New Center Prepares To Lead the Nation in the Future of Semiconductor Chip R&D

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the beginning of installation of Tokyo Electron’s leading-edge 300mm wafer coater/developer system designed to support the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex. This tool, called the CLEAN TRACK™ LITHIUS Pro DICE™, applies and processes a light-sensitive layer on silicon wafers, which is the platform upon which computer chips are built. This allows researchers to fabricate the minute patterns needed for the next generation of advanced processors, memory, sensors and more. This is the first major piece of equipment to be delivered for the forthcoming High NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography Center at Albany NanoTech, which will be North America’s first and only publicly owned, accessible High NA EUV Lithography research site.

“New York State is leading the nation in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D, and the installation of this tool for the High NA EUV Lithography Center will allow New York to remain at the forefront of chip innovation,” Governor Hochul said. “This announcement showcases the importance of public-private partnerships and how we can work together to deliver for New Yorkers and the nation, providing cutting-edge technology to support groundbreaking manufacturing right here in this state.

In the coming months, ASML’s High NA EUV lithography system, arguably the most advanced machine ever created, will arrive in sections and be installed inside the new NanoFab Reflection (NFR) building. “First light,” when the tool’s EUV light is first turned on, is expected before the end of the year. This progress follows NFR’s “topping-out” milestone, attended by Governor Hochul in December, when construction teams put in place the building’s final steel beam.

Governor Hochul announced Creates’ High NA EUV Lithography Center in December 2023, a $10 billion partnership which includes $9 billion in industry investment and $1 billion from Empire State Development, with leaders from the semiconductor industry such as IBM, Micron, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and others. The initiative is establishing a next-generation semiconductor research and development center at Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex to support the R&D of the world’s most complex and powerful semiconductors.  

TEL track being installed in NanoFab Reflection at NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “New York State has firmly established itself as a global hub of cutting-edge semiconductor research, anchored by world-class assets like the Albany NanoTech Complex and strengthened by unprecedented public-private partnerships. Through targeted, strategic investments, we are building a robust ecosystem that accelerates innovation, supports next-generation technologies, and attracts industry leaders. These efforts are not only advancing the future of chip R&D, but also creating high-quality jobs, expanding opportunity, and securing New York’s leadership in this critical industry for decades to come.”

Senator Charles Schumer said, “The most cutting-edge extreme ultraviolet chip-making technology in the world is being installed right now in the Capital Region’s backyard. This is a major leap forward that will propel American discoveries in chipmaking that scientists today can’t even fathom. My CHIPS & Science Law has delivered major federal investment across Upstate NY to help communities from Syracuse to Albany lead the way in semiconductor manufacturing, and this state-of-the-art High NA EUV Lithography Center will help supercharge those efforts. With this new advanced chipmaking tool being installed, Albany NanoTech is leading the nation in ensuring America stays ahead of China in the race to build the future of technology. I’m grateful for Governor Hochul’s partnership in ensuring the next generation of microchips will be developed here in America, in Upstate NY, not overseas.”

NY Creates President and CEO Dave Anderson said, “As we begin installing the first major tool for our High NA EUV Lithography Center, we’re taking an important step toward enabling the most advanced semiconductor research capabilities in the world. Tokyo Electron’s LITHIUS Pro DICE system will play a foundational role in supporting High NA EUV operations and accelerating breakthroughs with our industry partners, and we are thrilled to be coordinating this initial effort with our longtime collaborators TEL Technology Center, America, based at our site, as well as ASML. This progress reflects New York’s strategic investments and our team’s commitment to driving the next generation of semiconductor innovation for the U.S. right here at our Albany NanoTech Complex.”

TEL track being installed in NanoFab Reflection at NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex

TEL Technology Center America (TTCA) President Alex Oscilowski said, “The installation of the LITHIUS Pro DICE system at the Albany NanoTech Complex High NA EUV Lithography Center underscores what is possible when the semiconductor ecosystem comes together with a shared commitment to innovation. As High NA EUV comes online, it will accelerate advances in AI, high-performance computing, and the technologies that will shape how the world connects, computes and creates.”

ASML Business Line High NA EUV Head Peter Vanoppen said,“High NA EUV is a critical enabler of the next generation of semiconductor innovation, and the new High NA EUV Center at the Albany NanoTech Complex will create an invaluable R&D environment for industry and research partners to collaborate on the most advanced lithography technology. ASML is proud to support next-generation development at the Center with the forthcoming delivery of an EXE:5200B lithography system, which will help strengthen the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem and accelerate innovation for the future.”

Micron Technology, Inc. EVP and Chief Technology and Product Officer Scott DeBoer said, “The arrival of the first High NA EUV process tool at NY Creates marks a major milestone for advanced semiconductor R&D in New York and the U.S. The High NA EUV Lithography Center is vital for building the R&D ecosystem that drives next-generation Memory and Logic technologies, enabling future high-performance computing and advanced AI. This complements Micron’s mega fab investment, which will create 50,000 jobs by supporting the research, talent and innovation pipeline needed for long-term success. Micron is proud to collaborate at Albany NanoTech, helping strengthen American leadership and resilience in semiconductor manufacturing.”

IBM Research GM of IBM Semiconductors and VP of Hybrid Cloud Mukesh Khare said, “This milestone is an important step forward for the High NA EUV Lithography Center and the innovation ecosystem at the Albany NanoTech Complex. IBM has a long history of pioneering advances in chip technology, including the world’s first 2nm node chip, unveiled in 2021. High NA EUV is essential for sub-2nm scaling, and this capability will accelerate breakthroughs that will shape the future of computing.”

NY Creates’ High NA EUV Lithography Center already provides industry accessibility to standard NA EUV Lithography capabilities. High NA EUV lithography capabilities will allow chip development at the most advanced technology nodes while serving as a platform for additional partner growth with access to Creates’ cutting-edge R&D infrastructure. For more information about the Center and High NA EUV, visit: https://ny-creates.org/euv-lithography-center/.  

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Media Mentions: 

Times Union: New EUV chip center at Albany NanoTech taking shape with deliveries [Paywall]

Photonics Spectra: Albany NanoTech Installs Wafer Coating System: Week in Brief: 04/10/26

ESD: Governor Hochul Announces NY Creates Begins Installation of the First Major Tool for High NA EUV Lithography Center at Albany Nanotech Complex

FingerLakes1.com: New chipmaking milestone in Albany signals New York’s push to lead next era of semiconductor innovation

National Today: New York Begins Installation of Key EUV Lithography Tool

NY Creates featured in CEG News Release: Capital Region Ushers in the Post-Scaling Era with Chip Stacking R&D

Notional rendering of 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI). Courtesy of DARPA.

Center for Economic Growth (CEG) Notional rendering of 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI). Courtesy of DARPA.

The Capital Region is playing a leading role in taking the semiconductor industry in a new direction: vertically, as the focus of R&D shifts from shrinking chips through traditional 2D scaling to the vertical stacking of diverse chiplets to create compact, ultra-high-performance packages via a process called 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI).

Later this year, the High NA EUV Lithography Center at NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex will start providing high NA EUV lithography, in addition to its existing standard NA EUV lithography capabilities. The introduction of high NA EUV lithography will enable the development of the most advanced chips that then can be assembled into a 3D package. The new facility, when combined with GlobalFoundries’ planned advanced packaging center in Saratoga County, positions the Capital Region to become a major 3DHI R&D hub.

“NY Creates facilitates the fabrication of powerful semiconductor chips with our industry partners, as well as the 3D heterogeneous integration of memory, logic, and photonics at our Albany NanoTech Complex,” said Dave Anderson, President of NY Creates. “We offer accessible standard EUV lithography—and soon High NA EUV lithography—to make those chips that are then processed and assembled into a 3D package. Our High NA EUV Lithography Center will raise the bar for New York’s Capital Region, New York State, and the U.S. by anchoring the world’s most advanced lithography resources in one cooperative ecosystem. In collaboration with industry and academic partners, these efforts are strengthening the region’s semiconductor R&D leadership, driving workforce development, and bolstering economic growth efforts.”

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Statement from NY Creates President Dave Anderson on the Department of Commerce and NIST Announcement Regarding the CHIPS Research and Development Letter of Intent with xLight, Inc. for Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography

Creates News Release Graphic
NY Creates News Release Graphic

“NY Creates is honored to be included in the first CHIPS R&D award under the Trump
Administration. For more than twenty years, sustained investment by industry and New
York State in advanced lithography and adjacent technologies has positioned the Albany
NanoTech Complex as the nation’s premier site for semiconductor research and
development. This news is a validation of these consistent efforts. This type of bold
R&D venture centered around EUV lithography, which is critical to the industry for
advancing next-generation chip manufacturing, must be proven in an ecosystem built
for complex, collaborative innovation. We look forward to working with xLight and
federal partners to understand the full technical and infrastructure needs of the
proposed program as we continue the work that keeps New York and the U.S. at the
forefront of semiconductor innovation.”

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View the Department of Commerce and NIST News Release

About NY Creates
NY Creates serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-
private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation.
Creates attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects
that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate
the jobs of tomorrow. Creates runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world,
boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private
investments of more than $25 billion—placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech
innovation and commercialization. Learn more at www.ny-creates.org.

 

Natcast Press Release: Natcast Celebrates Grand Opening of NSTC EUV Accelerator at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, One of Three NSTC Flagship Semiconductor R&D Facilities Across the Country

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Read U.S. Senator Schumer’s News Release Here

Read original Natcast News Release Here

Dept. of Commerce, Sen. Schumer, Rep. Tonko, Natcast, NY CREATES, NSTC Members, and leaders from across industry and academia came together to celebrate this momentous milestone for U.S.-led semiconductor innovation, economic and national security

ALBANY, N.Y., July 14, 2025 — Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today celebrated the grand opening of the CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator, an NSTC facility (EUV Accelerator), with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NY CREATES ⤤ Albany NanoTech Complex in Albany, N.Y., where the facility is located. The EUV Accelerator, which officially began operations on July 1, 2025, is one of three announced NSTC flagship R&D facilities across the U.S

“The grand opening of the EUV Accelerator marks a momentous milestone for Natcast, the NSTC, and the entire U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, as this state-of-the-art facility underscores our commitment to developing and advancing next-generation semiconductor technologies here in the U.S.,” said Deirdre Hanford, Natcast CEO. “EUV lithography has emerged as the cornerstone technology to enable the high-volume production of smaller, faster, and more efficient chips. Through the EUV Accelerator, we are providing Natcast and NSTC Member researchers access to the critical tools needed to facilitate a wider range of research and a path to commercialization to advance U.S. leadership in the technologies of tomorrow.”

The celebratory event brought together leaders from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Natcast, NY CREATES, and NSTC Member organizations, as well as U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. Representative Paul Tonko, and Empire State Development COO Kevin Younis who all spoke to the significance of this milestone for U.S.-led semiconductor innovation and the impact this facility will have on advancing U.S. technology leadership, economic competitiveness, and national security for decades to come. 

“This facility is really emblematic of what the NSTC program can do for the country,” said Jay Lewis, Director of the NSTC Program, CHIPS R&D Office, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce. “One of our national strengths is our decentralized innovation. Our technical breakthroughs come from universities and businesses of all sizes, all over the country. But there can’t be a facility like this at every university or in every state. So, broadening the utilization of the Albany NanoTech Complex for the research community provides centralized resources to make that decentralized system better and more effective.” 

 

“America’s first-ever National Semiconductor Technology Center is open for business! Today, the eyes of the world turn to Albany and Upstate NY as the next frontier where the scientific and engineering breakthroughs in chipmaking that we cannot even fathom today will happen. The ribbon cutting for this facility will be heard like a sonic boom and make it clear that America will lead the future of semiconductor technology,” said Senator Schumer. “This is the day I long envisioned when I created the NSTC program in my CHIPS & Science Law. This facility will allow the nation’s top scientists, universities, and companies to access the most advanced machinery in the world for developing microchips. It is the start of a historic new effort by the federal government to ensure the next generation of microchips will be developed here in America, here in the Capital Region, not China, not overseas. Today we help usher in America’s next era of chip research and manufacturing, with Upstate NY leading the way.”

The opening of the NSTC EUV Accelerator showcases what public and private partnership can accomplish to bolster the state’s workforce, while setting the stage for semiconductor research and manufacturing nationwide,” Governor Hochul said. “Since taking office, I have remained committed to ensuring New York continues to lead in business, manufacturing, technology and research innovation, and this launch is only the beginning.”

“For years since the passage of the historic and transformational CHIPS and Science Act, we’ve been telling anyone who will listen that New York is an industry leader uniquely positioned to propel long-term American semiconductor innovation,” Congressman Tonko said. “Today, we celebrate that successful push and the incredible new opportunities it unlocks in innovation, job creation, research, and so much more. I’m also thrilled that my Microelectronics Research for Energy Innovation Act will complement future EUV R&D. As we celebrate this grand opening and cheer all those who helped us get to this exciting moment, let’s make certain that we, as partners in government, academia, and industry, continue to invest in the pioneering spirit of innovation that the Capital Region has long exemplified.”

“NY CREATES and our industry partners are proud to continue our two-decade-long history of advancing semiconductor technologies, and as Natcast cuts the ribbon to share with the world that the EUV Accelerator is operational and their offices at our Albany NanoTech Complex are open, this latest partnership undoubtedly represents a pivotal step forward in accelerating U.S. innovation over the long-term,” said Dave Anderson, President of NY CREATES. “With accessible, standard numerical aperture EUV lithography capabilities available today, and access to High NA EUV equipment available next year, we are proud that NY CREATES is supporting the NSTC’s mission and enabling groundbreaking research, impactful economic growth, and strategic workforce development, all of which are imperative for America’s national security and economic leadership.”

The EUV Accelerator enables researchers from Natcast, NSTC Member organizations, and NY CREATES to work collaboratively to conduct research and development activities essential to driving faster commercialization of advanced semiconductor technology.

Key capabilities at the EUV Accelerator include:

  • Access to cutting-edge EUV lithography tools and next-generation R&D capabilities, including a high numerical aperture (NA) EUV system, with standard NA EUV currently available and High NA EUV expected in 2026.
  • Collaboration space and resources for industry, academic, and government partners to advance technological innovation.
  • Dedicated onsite Natcast offices and staff to support Natcast and NSTC Member researchers.
  • Support for programs that provide, foster, and grow a talented workforce.
  • Facilitation of broad NSTC Member engagement by fostering an open, collaborative R&D environment within the EUV Accelerator and across all NSTC facilities.

Along with the CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF) and the CHIPS for America NSTC Prototyping and NAPMP Advanced Packaging Piloting Facility (PPF), the EUV Accelerator will be a world-class destination for advanced semiconductor R&D in the United States. Together, these three NSTC flagship R&D facilities are addressing critical gaps in the current ecosystem, offering unparalleled value to a wide array of stakeholders across the semiconductor value chain, including universities, small businesses, large manufacturers, and government agencies, and helping to build a strong and vibrant U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.

Following the morning program, nearly 100 leaders from government, industry, and academia gathered for a seminar on High-NA EUV and the future of semiconductor innovation. The discussion focused on the most pressing challenges and breakthrough innovations that will shape the next generation of chipmaking and how best to leverage the unique capabilities of the EUV Accelerator to help advance this work. View statements of support for the facility from across the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem at natcast.org/facilities/euv/endorsements.

The EUV Accelerator is open and ready to support the R&D needs of NSTC Members and collaborators. Natcast is currently accepting project proposals. Learn more about the EUV Accelerator and submit a project proposal at natcast.org/facilities/euv. For questions, please reach out to EUV@natcast.org.

 

Fuzehub News Release: With Statewide Initiative, FuzeHub Advances Bid to Establish Upstate New York as Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing Hub

View Original Fuzehub News Release HERE

Upstate Makes champions glass packaging as part of NSF Regional Innovation Engines proposal, spearheads development of a glass innovation and training hub

June 25 event to explore New York’s unique capabilities for next-gen, glass-based microelectronics – register here

ALBANY, N.Y. – FuzeHub, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting New York State manufacturers and technology companies, and a robust coalition of industry, academic and government partners have announced a strategic commitment through their collaborative Upstate Makes initiative to further explore the power of glass as an innovative advanced material to strengthen the U.S. microelectronics industry. This collaborative endeavor—a key element of FuzeHub’s proposal for the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines Competition (NSF Engines)—aims to make Upstate New York a next-generation microelectronics manufacturing hub.

Last year, FuzeHub-led Upstate Makes was awarded $1 million through the Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards to cultivate new partnerships and nurture the state’s materials innovation ecosystem. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR) furthered the impact of the NSF award with a $200,000 matching grant. Over the last year, Upstate Makes has expanded its project partners and gained significant validation from industry and academic leaders across New York State.

With Upstate Makes’ new strategic commitment and the region’s historic strength in glass production, Upstate New York is uniquely equipped to deliver new innovations in glass for microelectronics manufacturing—which will directly contribute to America’s manufacturing competitiveness and national defense.

“For more than a decade, we’ve seen glass discussed as a replacement material—and now, with leading-edge design, 6G wireless, and the demands of AI, it’s more important than ever to focus on investing in glass packaging in the semiconductor industry,” said FuzeHub Executive Director Elena Garuc. “Our region is uniquely positioned to make this vision of a world-renowned next-gen microelectronics manufacturing hub a reality, and we’re confident in our decision to focus on glass in our next steps for the Upstate Makes initiative.”

Last month, FuzeHub submitted its refined and expanded Upstate Makes proposal for the NSF Engines funding program. It was one of just 71 teams across the U.S. that was asked to submit a proposal—which could secure significant federal funding for the Upstate region.

Upstate Makes Partner Commitments, Vision for Glass Innovation Hub

The Upstate Makes coalition has grown to over 60 partners, ranging from materials science research labs and semiconductor industry leaders to entrepreneurial support centers and workforce development organizations. Spread across five metro areas in Upstate New York, this collection of partners will continue to pursue new innovations to strengthen U.S. microelectronics manufacturing and develop the workforce necessary for jobs in the industry. A list of contributing partners is available at upstatemakes.org/partners.

As part of its strategic initiatives, Upstate Makes is spearheading the development of a glass innovation and training hub in Upstate New York. This hub will offer a one-stop solution for industry partners, equipped with high-volume manufacturing (HVM) tools and infrastructure that support collaborative R&D and packaging innovation as well as workforce training. By fostering cross-sector partnerships and providing access to advanced manufacturing capabilities, the center aims to significantly reduce the time and cost of bringing new glass packaging technologies to market.

“Upstate New York is truly one of the only regions in the world with the capabilities and resources to achieve the vision outlined in the Upstate Makes proposal,” said Nicholas Fahrenkopf, NY CREATES Director and Technical Director of the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH). NORDTECH is an Upstate Makes partner and a designated U.S. Microelectronics Commons hub. “With the potential to leverage federal investment through programs like NSF Engines, Upstate Makes can drive our region’s microelectronics industry forward, strengthen American manufacturing, and bolster our national security.”

Supporting National Security, Manufacturing Competitiveness

The Upstate Makes initiative is also advancing efforts to contribute to national defense. For example, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has multiple critical applications for high-performance chips—ranging from fighter jet control systems to intelligence data analysis—where glass is an ideal solution to minimize power loss and improve semiconductor speed. The expertise in glass and microelectronics from Menlo Micro, Mosaic Microsystemsand other industry partners can specifically foster this type of innovation.

Further, Griffiss Institute will create experiential learning programs for college and post-doctoral students that provide pathways to obtain security clearances and prepare them to contribute directly to Department of Defense applications. These programs reflect Griffiss Institute’s commitment to developing national security talent through nontraditional STEM education and real-world engagement. As a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) holder with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL), Griffiss Institute also brings unique access to plan and support the transition of dual-use technologies, such as those in the emerging areas.

“Menlo Micro’s glass-based device, developed largely in Upstate New York, is addressing key RF, power and defense applications,” said Aric Shorey, VP of Glass Technologies and Government Affairs at Menlo Micro. “We are part of the high-performance computing and AI supply chain and addressing several applications important to National Defense. There is significant potential to expand through advanced glass packaging that can be accelerated through initiatives driven by Upstate Makes.”

“Domestically and sustainably, sourced glass has the potential to become an economic and technological runway for U.S.-based microsystems packaging in both commercial and defense applications,” added Jeff Fitzgerald, Technology Development Manager at FAST Labs™ BAE Systems, Inc.

June 25 Event: Global Leadership in Next-Gen, Glass-Based Microelectronics

Upstate Makes is leading an online event on Wednesday, June 25, to dive deeper into New York State’s unique capabilities and the collaborative efforts underway to establish global leadership in next-generation, glass-based microelectronics. Register for the event here.

To learn more about how to get involved, visit upstatemakes.org.

NY CREATES and Fraunhofer Institutes Announce Joint Development Agreement to Advance Memory Devices at the 300mm Wafer Scale

May 15, 2025 – Albany, N.Y. – NY CREATES and Fraunhofer IPMS announced at a signing ceremony a new Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to drive research and development focused on memory devices. The JDA will leverage and link the strengths of each organization to engineer, develop, and characterize these devices that are critical for advancing the memory development ecosystems of each respective organization.

“As we build upon the strong connections we have with semiconductor R&D centers around the globe to create the technologies that the U.S. and the world will rely on in the future, we look forward to this collaboration with Fraunhofer IPMS to further develop next-generation ferroelectric memory devices at the 300mm scale,” said Dave Anderson, President of NY CREATES. “We are proud to work together to accelerate the processes and the evaluation and deployment of these materials which can lead to innovative breakthroughs, maintaining our global R&D leadership.”

“With the Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT), Fraunhofer IPMS maintains a leading international competence center for the development of ferroelectric memories based on hafnium oxide (HfO₂). These memory technologies are particularly promising for neuromorphic computing applications as they are very energy efficient, CMOS compatible, and scalable down to very small technology nodes. We look forward to working with NY CREATES to develop new promising memory designs based on the expertise of both parties,” said Dr. Wenke Weinreich, Deputy Director of Fraunhofer IPMS.

Leaders from the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES), based in Albany, N.Y., and the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, based in Dresden, Germany, formalized the JDA with a ceremonial signing by NY CREATES Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships, & New Ventures and Chief Operating Officer Paul Kelly and Fraunhofer IPMS Deputy Director Dr. Wenke Weinreich at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex on May 15, with a number of dignitaries from New York State and Germany in attendance. NY CREATES and Fraunhofer IPMS will embark on a joint development project for the co-development of advanced memory devices built at the 300mm wafer scale, the platform upon which chips are made.

In May of 2023, representatives from Fraunhofer IPMS met with counterparts at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, the largest non-profit semiconductor research and development facility in North America. There, Dr. Weinreich signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations and in the presence of Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer with the aim of further advancing economic prosperity through innovation in both regions.

In October 2024, NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex was designated as the location of the flagship National Semiconductor Technology Center facility, the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator. The EUV Accelerator is expected to drive significant R&D based on Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, underpinning U.S. technological leadership and economic and national security.

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About NY CREATES

NY CREATES serves as a lab-to-fab bridge for advanced electronics, fostering public-private and industry-academic partnerships for technology development and innovation. NY CREATES attracts and leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects that secure significant investment, advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generate the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion—placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Learn more at www.ny-creates.org.  

About Fraunhofer IPMS

Fraunhofer IPMS is a leading international research and development service provider for electronic and photonic microsystems in the application fields of Smart Industrial Solutions, Bio and Health, Mobility, as well as Green and Sustainable Microelectronics. Research focuses on customer-specific miniaturized sensors and actuators, MEMS systems, microdisplays and integrated circuits as well as wireless and wired data communication. Services range from consulting and design to process development and pilot series production. With the Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT), Fraunhofer IPMS operates the largest 300mm R&D cleanroom in Germany, offering applied research on 300 mm wafers for microchip producers, suppliers, device manufacturers, and R&D partners. 

 

Media Coverage:

Electronic Product & Technology: NY CREATES and Fraunhofer Institute reach joint chip dev deal

AzoMaterials: NY CREATES and Fraunhofer Institutes Announce Joint Development Agreement to Advance Memory Devices at the 300 mm Wafer Scale

Fraunhofer IPMS: NY CREATES and Fraunhofer Institute Announce Joint Development Agreement to Advance Memory Devices at the 300mm Wafer Scale

IDW: NY CREATES and Fraunhofer IPMS Announce Joint Development Agreement to Advance Memory Devices at 300mm Wafer Scale

Photonics Spectra: Fraunhofer and NY CREATES Partner on Memory Devices

eeNEWS Europe: Fraunhofer teams for 300mm ferroelectric memory AI devices

NY CREATES Statement Regarding Natcast Announcement of Dr. Craig Child as Director of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC Facility

“NY CREATES congratulates and looks forward to working closely with Dr. Craig Child, who has extensive experience across high-tech industries, deep knowledge of EUV lithography, and is very familiar with our Albany NanoTech Complex and its ecosystem. Home to the EUV Accelerator, NY CREATES provides a state-of-the-art, accessible semiconductor R&D and prototyping environment. Together with Natcast and our partners, we will drive the growth and success of the EUV Accelerator in support of the overall NSTC initiative to advance U.S. technological leadership.”

– Dave Anderson, President, NY CREATES 

Please find a copy of the related Natcast news release below:

Natcast Announces Dr. Craig Child as Director of the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, an NSTC Facility

Industry veteran will lead Natcast on-site staff and enable NSTC Members and Natcast researchers to leverage state-of-the-art EUV technology in advancing innovation and U.S. economic and national security

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2025 – Natcast, the purpose-built, non-profit entity designated by the Department of Commerce to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) established by the CHIPS and Science Act, today announced Dr. Craig Child as Director of the CHIPS for America Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Accelerator, an NSTC Facility (EUV Accelerator), located at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex in Albany, N.Y.

In this role, Dr. Child will lead Natcast on-site staff and enable NSTC Members and Natcast researchers to leverage state-of-the-art EUV technology in advancing innovation and U.S. economic and national security. The EUV Accelerator is anticipated to be operational in July 2025.

“We are pleased to welcome Craig to the Natcast team to lead our work at the EUV Accelerator,” said Deirdre Hanford, Natcast CEO. “Craig’s proven leadership, industry experience, and breadth of technical expertise will be instrumental in enabling the operations of this facility. This investment in shared national infrastructure and assets provides access to leading-edge tools and resources, and it is integral to advancing U.S.-led innovation and strengthening America’s position as a global leader in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing.”

As the EUV Accelerator’s on-site executive representative for Natcast and NSTC Members, Dr. Child will oversee and facilitate collaboration among industry, academia, government, other ecosystem partners, and Natcast researchers to conduct R&D essential to reducing the barriers and time to commercialize innovative semiconductor technology. This activity aligns to the goals outlined in the NSTC Strategic Plan released in October 2024 and will support the forthcoming NSTC Research Agenda to be released in the coming months.

“EUV lithography is at the heart of advanced semiconductor scaling, and the research we conduct at the EUV Accelerator will shape the industry for decades to come,” said Robert Chau, Senior Vice President of Research at Natcast. “With Craig at the helm, NSTC Member and Natcast research conducted at the EUV Accelerator is poised to push the limits of chip manufacturing and technology integration in the U.S.”

Dr. Child joins Natcast from IBM Research, where he managed a team of 25 engineers and was responsible for all IBM Research Quality and Reliability activities. With more than two decades of experience in semiconductor R&D, Dr. Child has led advanced technology development at IBM Research, GlobalFoundries, AMD, and Intel, specializing in EUV lithography, BEOL integration, and process innovation. Dr. Child holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin and is an inventor on multiple patents.

“I’m honored to join Natcast to lead the on-site team at the EUV Accelerator at such a pivotal moment for semiconductor research and innovation in the United States,” said Dr. Child. “EUV lithography is essential to advancing next-generation chip manufacturing, and I look forward to working alongside world-class scientists, engineers, and industry partners at this state-of-the-art facility to accelerate U.S.-led innovation of this critical technology.”

On October 31, 2024, Natcast and the Department of Commerce announced NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex as the anticipated location for the EUV Accelerator. This state-of-the-art site enables Natcast and NSTC Members to have access to leading-edge EUV technology and resources and to cultivate collaboration and innovation among a vibrant ecosystem.

The EUV Accelerator is one of three announced CHIPS for America R&D flagship facilities. Together, these facilities will provide a home for conducting world-class R&D, fostering innovation and collaboration, and reducing the time between early-stage research and commercialization. These efforts will advance America’s global leadership in design, materials, and process innovation while strengthening the country’s economic and national security. Learn more about the three CHIPS for America R&D flagship facilities at natcast.org/facilities.

Media Coverage:

Albany Business Review: Director named for new $825M semiconductor research center at Albany Nanotech Complex

Times Union: IBM chip researcher tapped to lead federal EUV lab in Albany [paywall]