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Applied Materials Acquires X-Ray Tech Firm | San Jose News
Applied Materials just pulled off a major tech coup by acquiring Sigray, a pioneer in advanced X-ray microscopy, to supercharge its chip inspection capabilities and stay ahead in the semiconductor race. The deal, finalized in February with undisclosed terms, brings Sigray’s cutting-edge tech and founding team into Applied Materials’ Imaging and Process Control division — a strategic move to outmaneuver rivals like KLA. Sigray, which recently relocated to a bigger R&D hub in Benicia, California, had weathered a legal storm with Carl Zeiss, losing some patent infringement claims but avoiding…
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