Each module can produce 25,000 300 mm diameter wafers per month. No involuntary job cuts were made at the fab 8 computer chip factory in malta because of its success in reducing expenses and cutting costs. Globalfoundries extending fab 8 to meet strong customer. Globalfoundries to expand capacities, build a fab in china. Globalfoundries fab 8 is state of the art for 14nm semiconductor manufacturing, the company was very good to me when i was employed there and it was a privilege working there. Jim keller is a god among men when it comes to the pc enthusiast crowd, and while his departure from amd was met with many a frown, it looks as though his knowledge of new zen architecture cpus might work out well for amd and gloflo. However, things start to settle and morale has been improving. Gf provides a broad range of platforms and features with a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. Back in malta at the fab 8 production plant, construction to boost capacity at the 1. Job title location relevancy unposting date posting. Fab 8 will still launch using a 28nm process and 300nm wafers, but we expect fab 8 to lead the company in 2022nm production as those processes come online. Gf uses an assessment process to evaluate applicants for technician positions. When amd created globalfoundries in 2009, the company held a 34.
Nov 04, 2015 globalfoundries has laid off 150 people at its two factories in in new york state. Furthermore, globalfoundries recently completed the purchase of more land around fab 8 site in new york state, as they plan to add in more manufacturing capacity. Ronald sampson as senior vice president and general manager of the its 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility. Apr 26, 2012 globalfoundries fab 8 adds tools to enable 3d chip stacking at 20nm and beyond. Globalfoundries fab 8 adds tools to enable 3d chip stacking. Jul 19, 2011 a behind the scenes look at how globalfoundries is preparing itself for moving 60,000 wafers a month inside it new fab in malta, ny. Watch tom caulfields gtc keynote address, the future of innovation changing the industry thats changing the world. Globalfoundries is a leading fullservice semiconductor design, development, fabrication and innovation company with locations across the globe. Globalfoundries is the worlds first fullservice semiconductor foundry with a truly global. Globalfoundries files suit against tsmc the outcome. At its fab 8 campus in saratoga county, ny, the company has begun installation of a special set of production tools to create throughsilicon vias tsvs in semiconductor wafers processed on the companys leadingedge 20nm technology platform. I indeed feel that gf has a lot of potential and opportunities. Modular platforms to reduce complexity, increase scalability and enable competitive solutions. Intel broadens horizons outside its own walls as it narrows list of ceo candidates.
Today gf is refocusing their strategy in the market by cutting costs to be more competitive so the environment i worked in a few years ago may not be the same today. Caulfield, who joined the company in may 2014, led the operations. No layoffs at globalfoundries fab 8 the daily gazette. Globalfoundries gm thomas caulfield on ibm jobs, fab 8. Globalfoundries is a leading fullservice semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the worlds most inspired technology. Globalfoundries, the worlds second largest contract computer chip maker, announced wednesday the hiring of three industry veterans based at its plant in malta complex, known as fab 8 all of. Furthermore, globalfoundries recently completed the purchase of more land around fab 8 site in new york state, as. The companys most advanced fab is the fab 8 located in luther. Oct 03, 2016 as of now, globalfoundries has already started to produce test wafers with circuits ip from a number of its customers using the 7 nm process in its fab 8 in malta, new york. The 14nm parts will issue from one globalfoundries fab and three samsung fabs for customers worldwide. Integrated technology development center itdc is used to train. The globalfoundries fab 8 tour and a junior editors thoughts by nate oh on february 8. As of now, globalfoundries has already started to produce test wafers with circuits ip from a number of its customers using the 7 nm process in its fab 8 in malta, new york.
This is a relatively young company with turbulent early years. Globalfoundries names gm for its fab 8 manufacturing facility globalfoundries has appointed dr. Construction activities are scheduled to begin in august and work is expected to be completed. Globalfoundries outs intel from top 3 semiconductor. Globalfoundries fab 8 is seeking highly skilled and motivated equipment technicians to become part of our state of the art 300mm factory in malta, new york.
A behind the scenes look at how globalfoundries is preparing itself for moving 60,000 wafers a month inside it new fab in malta, ny. Mar 27, 2018 globalfoundries names gm for its fab 8 manufacturing facility globalfoundries has appointed dr. Globalfoundries seeks fab, asic partners may 14, 2018 ee times amd moves 7nm gpu production back to tsmc apr 27, 2018 extremetech globalfoundries, toppan extend advanced photomask jv in. Globalfoundries today announced it is moving forward with the final construction for the extension of module 1 at the fab 8 campus in new york. Pike supported globalfoundries as their owners project managers, directly embedded in their internal sci site, construction and infrastructure department. Globalfoundries ready to make 7 nanometer chips in 2018. Information vital to preparing and submitting a design for fabrication in this process has been posted to the mosis secure document server. The technology is expected to be ready for customer product design starts in the second half of 2017, with ramp to risk production in early 2018. It is capable of manufacturing wafers at 40 nm, 28 nm bulk. New construction, state oftheart, leed office space. Fab 36 and fab 38 were renamed module 1 and module 2, respectively. Globalfoundries today announced a significant milestone on the road to enabling 3d stacking of chips for nextgeneration mobile and consumer applications.
Globalfoundries is not expected to reduce capacity anytime soon, as the company continues the path of increasing market share. Jan 29, 2015 globalfoundries gm talks ibm job cuts, fab 8 construction. You can request the globalfoundries design kit design rules, models, and cadence and agilent ads design kits by following the instructions on the mosis web site at globalfoundries design rules, process specifications, and spice parameters page ads support for globalfoundries is rfdedynamiclink, and can only be used together with the. Nvidia is currently supplying tesla with processors for its. Wessner, director of the national academies innovation program. Construction activities are scheduled to begin in august and work is expected to be completed in december 20. The project will add 90,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity, bringing the total capacity for fab 8 module 1 to 300,000 square feet. Fab 1, located in dresden, germany, is a 364,512 m 2 plant which was transferred to globalfoundries on its inception. Today yesterday last 7 days last 14 days last 21 days last 28 days. A behind the scenes look at how globalfoundries is preparing itself for moving 60000 wafers a month inside it new fab in malta, ny. At its fab 8 campus in saratoga county, ny, the company has begun installation of a special set of production tools to create throughsilicon vias tsvs in semiconductor wafers processed on the companys leading. The globalfoundries fab 8 tour and a junior editors thoughts.
Computer chip maker globalfoundries hires 3 longtime ibm. Prior to being named ceo, tom was senior vice president and general manager of the companys leadingedge 300 mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility fab 8, located in saratoga county, ny. Glassdoor office photos give you an inside look at employers, such as globalfoundries. Sep 20, 2017 amd, globalfoundries, and tesla in talks and tests. Gf ceo tom caulfield inducted into the semiconductor. Create account all fields are required globalfoundries. After touring the facilities, i can safely say the company. Amd, globalfoundries, and tesla in talks and tests hardforum. Fab 8 malta technician application process overview. These positions will be required to sustain and run the factory floor with primary responsibility of resolving equipment and process issues. Globalfoundries introduces new 12nm finfet technology for.
New york office 1 stonebreak road, malta, ny 12020. Globalfoundries fab 8 becomes largest semiconductor foundry in. New york office 1 stonebreak road, malta, ny 12020 51828971. Globalfoundries fab 8 adds tools to enable 3d chip stacking at 20nm and beyond. Globalfoundries files suit against tsmc the outcome could. Globalfoundries operates 10 fabs worldwide with four of them processing 300 mm wafers.
Globalfoundries fab 8 the center for economic growth. Dec 12, 2019 in his role at globalfoundries, he was responsible for the fab s chip technology research and development roadmap, operations, and execution. No involuntary job cuts were made at the fab 8 computer chip factory in malta because of its. Infineon technologies austria a look at innovative semiconductor manufacturing in villach duration. He served in that role for more than four years, from. We deliver differentiated featurerich solutions that enable our clients to develop innovative products for. April 2015 danforth was awarded the sheet metal fabrication and installation for the expansion of globalfoundries semiconductor manufacturing facility located in malta, ny. Globalfoundries is the worlds leading specialty foundry. Globalfoundries extending fab 8 to meet strong customer demand. Since breaking ground on fab 8 in 2009, gf has created. Globalfoundries gm talks ibm job cuts, fab 8 construction. Globalfoundries has laid off 150 people at its two factories in in new york state. Test chips with ip from lead customers have already started running in fab 8. Globalfoundries gf is the worlds leading specialty foundry.
Patrick moorhead had the unique chance to tour the secret insides of globalfoundries fab 8 and wanted to share some of the key takeaways. This project represents the largest industrial investment in. Nov 19, 2014 globalfoundries fab 8 has come a long way, baby. Adjacent to globalfoundries fab 8 20 new york state. Company begins installation of productionworthy tsv processing tools in newest fab. Ideal for highperformance, powerefficient socs in demanding, highvolume applications. Adding to the companys seven other semiconductor manufacturing fabs in europe and asia, globalfoundries is developing fab 8 in saratoga county, ny. Welcome to globalfoundries fab 1 was projected on the facade of. Globalfoundries fab 8 adds tools to enable 3d chip. Mar 05, 2012 amd announced today that it would give up its 8. Ronald sampson as senior vice president and general manager of the its 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility fab 8, located in saratoga county, new york. Sep 20, 2017 globalfoundries is a leading fullservice semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the worlds most inspired technology. Mlb was able to complete multiple projects at globalfoundries including fab 8 mod 1 foundations, cooling towers, and the itdc lab. Thomas caulfield is the chief executive officer of globalfoundries.
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