Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) announced on Tuesday that it will partner with GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ:GFS) to build a state-of-the-art waveguide fabrication facility at GlobalFoundries’ Singapore site, to accelerate the photonics revolution driven by artificial intelligence. The collaboration represents a milestone in positioning photonics as a cornerstone for next-generation AI applications, such as augmented reality (AR) and human-centered digital experiences. Applied Materials will design and develop ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced a strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries (GF) to establish a state-of-the-art waveguide fabrication facility at GF Singapore to accelerate the emerging photonics inflection driven by AI. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of photonics as a foundational technology for next-generation AI applications, including augmented reality (AR) and human-centric digital experi ...