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Discover how Lam Research's ALTUS® Halo tool is transforming semiconductor manufacturing with molybdenum.

A microchip (also known as a “chip” or “integrated circuit” [IC]) is a chunk of semiconducting material embedded with billions of transistors.

For the second year in a row Texas Instruments (TI) has awarded Lam Research its highest level of supplier recognition

Lam Research has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Edison Gold Award for Innovation in Production Processes, recognizing its Cryo™ 3.0 cryogenic etch technology.

The Semi 101 series is a beginner’s guide to understanding microchips and the semiconductor industry – from components to processes and everything in between. This guide is updated regularly.

Lam's team conducted critical simulations and experiments that refined the plasma etching process.

Lam’s university collaborations supports Lam’s technology pipeline and talent pipeline with creative approaches to industry challenges.

Deposition is when a thin layer of material is added to the surface of a wafer Each deposition process varies depending on the material and the purpose it serves on a chip The Semi 101 series is a...

Lam Research offers a broad array of industry-leading tools and solutions designed to scale high-bandwidth memory (HBM).

Digital twins help increase precision, affordability, sustainability, and speed-to-solution. Semiverse Solutions helps find the best process flow or recipe out of infinite combinations.

Lam’s Equipment Intelligence® was recognized as the 2024 Innovative Product of the Year in the AI/Machine Learning category at the Sensors Awards

Learn about three key semiconductor markets and Lam’s role in supporting our customers Find out what innovative technology is driving each market and Lam’s tools that help enable it Lam...

“Scaling to 1000-Layer 3D NAND in the AI Era" is a pivotal white paper written by Counterpoint Research and sponsored by Lam Research.

Explore the critical role of semiconductor innovation in the AI revolution with our in-depth white paper, highlighting the transformative effects of AI and the future of chiplet-based solutions.

Etching is critical for creating complex structures and architectures for the AI era

The event is the only startup competition with a monetary award for semiconductor startups

Her expertise in physical chemistry, process engineering, and business strategy help shape our industry. A new appointment on a prestigious committee extends Lam’s influence.

Lam Research went public on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LRCX in 1984.

Lam plays a significant role in plasma science by collaborating with researchers, supporting the Allis Prize, and employing physics, chemistry, and engineering students and experts.

One-of-a-kind contest supports semiconductor startups with investment and exposure

Nearly all microchips begin as slices of highly purified silicon.

The terms “fab” and “foundry” are often used interchangeably, but that’s technically incorrect. Knowing the difference is important so you can better understand the semiconductor ecosystem.

From the earliest chips to the latest technologies, silicon has long played a major role in semiconductor manufacturing as the substrates (wafers) on which devices are built.

Lam Research has won a prestigious Edison Award for best new products in materials science. The bronze medal was awarded for our recently launched innovative suite of selective etch products...

EVs can have almost twice as many microchips as combustion engine vehicles. Lam is a critical supplier for semiconductor manufacturers for EVs across all technologies.

The journal Nature publishes Lam’s groundbreaking study. Rick Gottscho and Keren Kanarik share what it means for Lam and the semiconductor industry.

Metryx marked 200th tool shipment by donating science equipment to a local high school

“Engineering a Greener Fab” was the theme of the Lam Research Technical Symposium, Lam’s premiere forum for intellectual and scientific sharing.

Solar power generation helps move Lam toward net zero emissions goal Lam’s Malaysia operations opened in August 2020; 1,400+ employees work there Lam’s purpose is simple: Unleash the power of...

Soon oversees Lam’s Malaysia operations and 1,400+ employees Lam Research provides many opportunities to grow your career, she says Soon Kuek joined Lam Research 16 years ago in Fremont. Today...

Alyson’s “accidental career path” went from family therapy fantasies to running IT ops Getting rid of impostor syndrome is one piece of advice she gives to young women “I run the internal...

John has 25 years in the industry and 49 patents to his name Multidisciplinary skills in dep and etch have led to groundbreaking work John Drewery has been named a Lam Research Fellow for...

Lam has five manufacturing sites in California, Ohio, and Oregon Today, nearly every chip in the world is built using Lam technology President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act...

Lam Research will join fellow industry leaders from the extended electronics supply chain in a range of talks at the SEMICON West 2022 hybrid conference later this month. During the 52nd annual...

At Lam, we understand that the innovations we create will touch the lives of nearly every person on the planet. As we move the world forward with our technology, we aspire to integrate...

Welcome to our new blog series: Stepping Up, where we celebrate our manufacturing workforce by spotlighting some of the amazing people that are helping to keep Lam’s global operations and supply...

Lam is a recognized technology leader in the semiconductor equipment industry, and key to our competitive edge is our ability to innovate new products and solutions and enhance existing ones. We...

Lam Research is proud to announce it has achieved the top honor within the Intel global supply chain: the Intel EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award. Of the thousands of suppliers Intel works with...

Today, Lam Research President and CEO Tim Archer testified before the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The hearing examined a variety of issues including...

In 1989, Lam Research opened its first office in Asia Pacific. Since then, we have expanded our footprint totaling nearly 50 offices across the region – including opening two new manufacturing...

2021 was an extraordinary year for the semiconductor industry. Market demand for chips reached an all-time high as the global pandemic continued to shift the way society lives, works, learns and...

The ability to process data is foundational to our smart, connected world. Microprocessors, in turn, rely on memory chips to store the data they need while working. One of the most popular types...

As Lam’s business continues to grow and, with it, our global footprint, we feel a great responsibility to contribute to a better world. To that end, we incorporate environmental, social, and...

To kick-off the new year, we thought we’d share some of our favorite stories from 2020. While not exhaustive, this short list features articles that help put technology concepts into perspective...

This has been an extraordinary year – one filled with challenges as we all adapted to the reality of a world-wide pandemic. Despite those, it was also a story of resilience and success for Lam....

Happy holidays from all of us at Lam. Wishing you a safe, successful, and happy new year. We appreciate your readership and look forward to connecting with you again when our blog returns in...

Filling complex, high aspect ratio structures is a challenge for 3D NAND, DRAM, and logic chipmakers. Lam’s Aaron Fellis, vice president and general manager of dielectric atomic layer deposition...

The movement of money has undergone substantial changes over the years. With the advent of financial technology, or FinTech, the financial services industry has transformed. Enabled by today’s...

On National STEM/STEAM Day, Lam marks its commitment to programs that inspire young people’s passion for math and science education. In early October, we joined thousands of manufacturers across...

Semiconductors can be considered as one of the most important inventions of all time. They are foundational to our ability to connect with each other; to collect, store and process information;...