{"id":53970,"date":"2024-12-16T13:57:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T13:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=53970"},"modified":"2024-12-16T13:57:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T13:57:39","slug":"eu-invests-e81m-in-spanish-synthetic-diamonds-factory-to-boost-semiconductor-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/eu-invests-e81m-in-spanish-synthetic-diamonds-factory-to-boost-semiconductor-production\/53970\/","title":{"rendered":"EU invests \u20ac81m in Spanish synthetic diamonds factory to boost semiconductor production"},"content":{"rendered":"
Located in Trujillo, Extremadura, this project, spearheaded by Diamond Foundry Europe<\/a>, is set to revolutionise the region’s economy while contributing to the EU’s green and digital transformation goals.<\/p>\n Teresa Ribera, the EU’s Executive Vice-President for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, commented: “Today’s decision enables Spain to support Diamond Foundry Europe in setting up its first factory in Europe to produce semiconductor-grade rough synthetic diamonds.<\/p>\n “This will foster the transition to a decarbonised economy and competitiveness. The measure will also contribute to the economic development of the region while limiting possible distortions of competition.”<\/p>\n The new factory, backed by Spain’s direct grant of \u20ac81m, represents a significant investment in Europe’s technological future.<\/p>\n The total project cost is estimated at \u20ac675m, making it a key player in the EU’s ambition to secure its place in the global semiconductor race.<\/p>\n The facility will utilise Diamond Foundry Europe’s cutting-edge plasma reactor technology to produce synthetic diamond wafers, positioning these materials as a viable alternative to traditional silicon in semiconductors.<\/p>\n Synthetic diamonds are gaining traction due to their superior thermal conductivity, robustness, and efficiency in demanding applications.<\/p>\n They hold immense potential in critical sectors such as 5G networks and electric vehicles (EVs), promising to meet the growing demands of an increasingly connected and electrified world.<\/p>\n The establishment of this facility aligns with the European Union’s broader strategy to strengthen its semiconductor supply chain.<\/p>\n As global competition for semiconductors intensifies, the EU seeks to reduce dependence on imports from regions like Asia and the United States.<\/p>\n This project not only bolsters Europe’s technological sovereignty but also sets a precedent for the adoption of alternative materials in semiconductor manufacturing.<\/p>\n The shift from silicon to synthetic diamonds represents a leap forward in addressing the limitations of silicon-based semiconductors, such as overheating and inefficiencies at higher frequencies.<\/p>\n By investing in innovation, Europe is laying the groundwork for the next generation of faster, more efficient, and sustainable semiconductors.<\/p>\nA game-changer for semiconductor production<\/h3>\n
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