Today we announced the opening of our second location in Oregon — a new 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Sherwood, Oregon. Expected to begin operations in December 2021, this site is projected to create around 300 jobs for local residents, including armed forces veterans, college students, high school graduates, and more. Our blog shares more:
Toggling between work and family can be a challenge, and having young children at home can add to the pressure. That is one reason why we enhanced our U.S. parental leave program, providing up to six months of paid leave to birth mothers and up to four months for every parent welcoming a new child home, whether through birth, adoption, or foster care . Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Hassett explains the benefits provided by our comprehensive package – from the expansion of paid parental leave to discounted rates on home care and more.
Shawn Covell, managing director of Global Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategy, explores the ways in which Lam has ramped up sustainability ambitions with goals to operate 100% on renewable energy by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Learn more about Lam’s net zero strategy to decouple operational carbon footprint from business growth, while reducing upstream and downstream emissions.
Seeking innovative research in the areas of automation and robotics, process and materials, and more, our annual Unlock Ideas program supports university research worldwide. Fueling our talent pipeline, this highly competitive award continues to provide new and disruptive ideas for semiconductor fabrication equipment. Read more about the program via our blog:
From 8/23 – 8/27, SEMICON Southeast Asia will virtually bring together industry thought leaders to provide cutting-edge insights on semiconductor innovation. We are proud to be a platinum sponsor of this event, and see President and CEO Tim Archer present about the world’s increasing dependence on semiconductors and the need for collaboration to create a positive global impact. View our complete schedule on our blog:
While most of us are familiar with silicon chips for memory and microprocessors, chips play many other important roles in modern devices, with functionalities enabled by Specialty Technologies. From MEMS sensors to CMOS image sensor technology to electric vehicles and more, our managing director of strategic marketing David Haynes takes a closer look at how Specialty Technology solutions have transformed our daily lives via our blog:
We are proud to recognize the 11 outstanding students who received the Lam Research High School Core Value Scholarship — all recipients exhibited a dedication to their academics, community involvement, living Lam’s Core Values, and more.
The Internet of Things (IoT) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world as it’s leveraged and relied on by industries such as healthcare, agriculture, hospitality, retail, and wearable tech. As cities and technologies continue to develop, the world is poised to become even more connected with IoT.
Since helium gas — used for cooling and other steps in semiconductor manufacturing — is in short supply, our team is trying to identify alternatives to make us sustainable long-term. Learn about Lam’s efforts to reduce helium usage:
We introduced the AutoEtch 480 40 years ago! It provided chipmakers a streamlined plasma etching system that implemented key features including the unique Recipe Programming Module and eventually included systems for etching oxide, aluminum, silicides, and other materials. Our blog uncovers how the AutoEtch 480 transformed the industry:
