Applied Angstrom Technology (AAT) has inaugurated the Atomic Precision Innovation Centre (APIC) in Singapore, a pioneering research and development facility designed to advance semiconductor manufacturing in the Angstrom Era. This strategic move addresses the growing demand for advanced logic and memory devices, crucial for AI data centres.
Located in Yishun Industrial Park, APIC is within close proximity to Singapore’s major semiconductor fabs, facilitating rapid technology development and agile production. The facility features a 2,000-square-foot Class 100 cleanroom and a larger 10,000-square-foot space, enabling the simultaneous development of multiple systems and an annual output of eight or more atomic-precision semiconductor systems.
AAT, led by founder and CEO Richard Yang, who has a history of innovation in Atomic Layer Etch (ALE) technology, is supported by Enterprise Singapore and backed by iGlobe Partners. Sioux Technologies collaborates with AAT on AI-native software development, enhancing the centre’s capabilities.
“By mastering precision at the atomic scale and AI-native design, and with APIC being close to major foundries, suppliers and research partners, we aim to bolster Singapore’s role in deep tech innovation,” Yang stated.
The centre’s establishment is expected to strengthen Singapore’s position as a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain, providing a collaborative environment for innovators to seize emerging opportunities in AI hardware. Ted Taylor, an adviser to AAT, highlighted Singapore’s skilled workforce and infrastructure as pivotal to expanding its role in the semiconductor industry.
APIC’s launch marks a significant step in supporting the region’s long-term competitiveness in AI hardware, with potential implications for the global AI race.
