IIT Madras has expanded its strategic collaboration with Applied Materials India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Applied Materials, Inc., to advance cutting-edge semiconductor research and workforce development. As part of this collaboration, IIT Madras will deploy the foundational software framework of Applied Materials’ AppliedTwin™ platform, a sophisticated digital twin solution designed to model and optimise semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes.
This development comes at a time when IIT Madras, along with the Government of Tamil Nadu, establishes its own semiconductor fabrication (FAB) facility with integrated reliability and packaging capabilities. Addressing a workshop, Prof. V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said that this initiative will prepare an industry-ready workforce to support the country’s semiconductor mission. This deployment would facilitate concept creation, prototyping, testing and process exploration virtually, thereby reducing R&D cost and time significantly. Avi Avula, Country President, Applied Materials India, said, “this collaboration reflects our commitment to accelerate the development of a robust semiconductor ecosystem in the country. By deploying the foundational AppliedTwin™ framework, we are equipping future engineers and researchers with the tools to engage deeply with advanced semiconductor technologies.” This initiative is not only for IIT Madras scholars but also for students across institutions and MSMEs, who will be able to access the software through the IIT M platform, Swayam Plus.
