KLA opens $138m semiconductor equipment centre in Wales
KLA has opened a $138 million semiconductor equipment research and development (R&D) and manufacturing centre in the UK.
The centre in Newport, Wales, follows the acquisition of SPTS in 2019 as part of Orbotech for its etch and deposition product lines for advanced packaging. The 237,000-square-foot facility provides additional production and customer collaboration spaces, including 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms, 35,000 square feet of manufacturing space and tool demo areas for advanced packaging, power devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), radio frequency (RF) and photonics sector technology.
The site has capacity for 750 employees and KLA is recruiting.
“KLA brings together expertise in process and process control, providing customers with the breadth and depth they need to innovate and improve device performance,” said Dan Collins, site leader and general manager at KLA. “As industry drivers like AI increase demand for advanced chips, our expansion in Wales and strong product portfolio position us to meet that demand—building on our rich history and investing in new technology, talent and long-term community partnerships.”
“We have a globally renowned compound semiconductor cluster here in Wales and the UK Government recognizes that this industry is a key driver for economic growth, and the U.K. Government has recently announced nearly £5 million to help build the talent pipeline,” said Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens. “KLA’s investment in this new facility further strengthens our position as a leader in this vital and growing industry.”
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