Why it matters
The semiconductors context.
Semiconductor fabrication plants, known as fabs, rank among the most capital-intensive industrial facilities ever built—often requiring $10–$30 billion and several years from groundbreaking to initial production. The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 accelerated a U.S. construction cycle spanning advanced chip fabrication, legacy-node production, semiconductor equipment, packaging, and critical materials. These projects create long-term manufacturing footprints while attracting suppliers, infrastructure investment, and specialized technical work.
Project record
At a glance
- Company
- Applied Materials (EPIC Center)
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Investment
- $4.00B
- Permanent jobs announced
- 2,000
- Status
- Under Construction
- Announced
- Feb 22, 2023
- Expected opening
- Jan 1, 2026
- Added to tracker
- Feb 18, 2026
Sources
Official references
- Primary source https://ir.appliedmaterials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/applied-materials-launches-multibillion-dollar-rd-platform
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