Applied Materials and GlobalFoundries Partner to Accelerate AI-Powered Photonics in Singapore

GFS
October 08, 2025

Applied Materials and GlobalFoundries announced on September 24, 2025, a strategic collaboration to establish a state-of-the-art waveguide fabrication facility at GF Singapore. This partnership aims to accelerate the emerging photonics revolution, which is driven by artificial intelligence.

Applied Materials will design and equip the new facility, which will focus on building waveguides for augmented reality (AR) and human-centered digital experiences. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in positioning photonics as a cornerstone for next-generation AI applications.

This initiative leverages GlobalFoundries' manufacturing capabilities and Applied Materials' leadership in materials engineering. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing semiconductor and photonics technologies to meet the demands of an increasingly data-driven world.

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