Applied Materials

Micron Appoints Robert Swan to its Board of Directors

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Monday, March 11, 2024

BOISE, Idaho, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Swan to its board of directors.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Swan to its board of directors.
  • Prior to joining Intel, as CFO of eBay, Swan played a significant role in driving the company’s global expansion strategy.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Bob to our board and look forward to his contributions to our strategic direction and long-term success.”
    In addition to his new position at Micron, Swan is on the boards of several organizations, including the board of directors for Nike, Inc., Flexport and the board of commissioners of GoTo Group.
  • He previously served on the board of directors for eBay, Applied Materials, Intel and Skype.

Applied Materials Expands Patterning Solutions Portfolio for Angstrom Era Chipmaking

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Monday, February 26, 2024

These yield-killing defects are becoming more prevalent as chipmakers implement angstrom era designs with narrower line and space patterns.

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  • These yield-killing defects are becoming more prevalent as chipmakers implement angstrom era designs with narrower line and space patterns.
  • In foundry-logic, Sym3 Y Magnum has already been adopted for critical etch applications at leading chipmakers and is now being deployed for EUV patterning in angstrom era nodes.
  • Since 2012, Applied Materials has made patterning a research and development priority, investing to deliver new products and solutions that help customers overcome their toughest patterning challenges, particularly in emerging EUV and High-NA EUV applications.
  • The company’s patterning product portfolio today includes CVD and ALD deposition; four types of materials removal (etch, selective materials removal, pattern shaping and CMP); thermal processes; and eBeam metrology.

Applied Materials to Participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on Monday, March 4 beginning at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on Monday, March 4 beginning at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m.
  • ET.
  • A live audio webcast of the session will be available on the Applied Materials website at https://ir.appliedmaterials.com with a replay available the same day.

ESG Clean Energy Reaches New Milestone of Over 99% Efficiency in Its Carbon Capture, Water Removal System

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ESG Clean Energy, LLC, developers of power generation/carbon capture systems with a nearly Zero Carbon output, announced today that results from continued testing of its patented water removal system exceeded a water removal rate of over 99 percent.

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  • ESG Clean Energy, LLC, developers of power generation/carbon capture systems with a nearly Zero Carbon output, announced today that results from continued testing of its patented water removal system exceeded a water removal rate of over 99 percent.
  • This development makes it possible to conduct large- and small-scale direct carbon capture in a more viable and cost-effective manner.
  • “Reaching over 99% water removal is essentially making the emissions bone-dry,” said Nick Scuderi, President of ESG Clean Energy, LLC.
  • ESG Clean Energy’s system treats the exhaust stream to remove the water vapor before it is treated for capturing CO2.

ESG Clean Energy Announces Positive Test Results of Patented Carbon Capture Water Removal System

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

ESG Clean Energy, LLC, developers of power generation/carbon capture systems with a nearly Zero Carbon output, announced today that the results from tests of its patented water removal system exceed a water removal rate of over 90 percent.

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  • ESG Clean Energy, LLC, developers of power generation/carbon capture systems with a nearly Zero Carbon output, announced today that the results from tests of its patented water removal system exceed a water removal rate of over 90 percent.
  • Reaching this level of efficiency in removing water from power generation emissions, enables the lowest-cost and most energy efficient way of capturing carbon.
  • ESG Clean Energy’s system treats the exhaust stream to remove the water vapor before it is treated for capturing CO2.
  • This patented system consists of an advanced ceramic membrane that has been incorporated into a unique mechanical cooling system.

Avegant collaborates with Qualcomm and Applied Materials to deliver an AI Smart Glass Design powered by Snapdragon AR1

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Monday, February 26, 2024

This AI smart glass architecture brings together industry-leading augmented reality (AR) technology providers to unlock a new wave of AR glass innovation. It features the smallest 30° LCoS light engine in the market -- Avegant's AG-30L2 -- along with Applied Materials' high-efficiency waveguides and Qualcomm Technologies' latest Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Platform, delivering full color, binocular, bright daylight-capable experiences. 

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off the announcement of the Snapdragon® AR1 Platform in October 2023, Avegant is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Applied Materials, Inc. to create a blueprint for lightweight, wireless AI smart glasses.
  • This AI smart glass architecture brings together industry-leading augmented reality (AR) technology providers to unlock a new wave of AR glass innovation.
  • We are excited to help bring AI smart glasses powered by the Snapdragon AR1 to market," said Ed Tang, CEO of Avegant.
  • "The Snapdragon AR1 Platform is the first XR platform designed for AI smart glasses.

Applied Materials Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year.

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  • On a non-GAAP basis, the tax effect related to share-based compensation is recognized ratably over the fiscal year.
  • Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.
  • Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today.
  • These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance.

ESG Clean Energy Solves The Carbon Capture Puzzle for Power Generation

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Monday, February 12, 2024

ESG Clean Energy, LLC (the “Company” or “ESG Clean Energy”), developers of power generation/carbon capture systems with a nearly Zero Carbon output, announced today that the results of recent testing of its patented water removal system at its active power generation site in Holyoke, MA, were consistent with and/or exceeded modeled forecasts and confirms, as anticipated by the Company, capturing carbon dioxide can now be achieved at a low cost and in an energy-efficient manner utilizing ESG Clean Energy’s industry-changing technology.

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  • ESG Clean Energy, LLC (the “Company” or “ESG Clean Energy”), developers of power generation/carbon capture systems with a nearly Zero Carbon output, announced today that the results of recent testing of its patented water removal system at its active power generation site in Holyoke, MA, were consistent with and/or exceeded modeled forecasts and confirms, as anticipated by the Company, capturing carbon dioxide can now be achieved at a low cost and in an energy-efficient manner utilizing ESG Clean Energy’s industry-changing technology.
  • “We have always believed that it is possible to remove carbon dioxide from fossil fuel generation emissions more efficiently and our belief has now been validated,” said Nick Scuderi, president of ESG Clean Energy, LLC.
  • We believe our system solves the issues of equipment cost and energy needed to make carbon capture economically viable.
  • ESG Clean Energy’s system treats the exhaust stream to remove the water vapor before it is treated for capturing CO2.

Ichor Receives Supplier Excellence Award from Applied Materials

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICHR), a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment, today announced it has earned a Supplier Excellence Award from Applied Materials, Inc., the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.

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  • Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICHR), a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment, today announced it has earned a Supplier Excellence Award from Applied Materials, Inc., the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207132443/en/
    Applied’s Supplier Excellence Awards recognize the company’s top-performing suppliers for outstanding technical and operational achievements in areas including quality, service, lead time, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
  • Ichor received the award for Excellence in Quality.
  • “Ichor is very honored to receive a Supplier Excellence Award for Quality from Applied Materials,” said Jeff Andreson, CEO of Ichor Ltd. “The award is both a reflection of our performance over the past year as well as the close collaboration of our two organizations in driving results.”
    “Congratulations to our Supplier Excellence Award recipients, a group of companies that have set the bar for outstanding levels of support and collaboration,” said Dr. Paul Chhabra, Corporate Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Applied Materials.

Applied Materials Announces Supplier Excellence Awards

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the recipients of Supplier Excellence Awards for contributions made to Applied’s business over the past year.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the recipients of Supplier Excellence Awards for contributions made to Applied’s business over the past year.
  • The awards reflect outstanding technical and operational performance in areas including quality, service, lead time, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
  • The awards also include an Excellence in ESG category which is part of the SuCCESS2030 (Supply Chain Certification for Environmental and Social Sustainability) initiative, Applied’s 10-year roadmap for extending its sustainability vision across the supply chain.
  • “Congratulations to our Supplier Excellence Award recipients for consistently demonstrating exceptional performance, strong collaboration and a commitment to building a more resilient and scalable supply chain,” said Dr. Paul Chhabra, Corporate Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Applied Materials.