A foundry plays a critical role in semiconductor development because this is where silicon wafers are manufactured. With each new generation of devices, semiconductor manufacturers work on further reducing the size of their products while at the same time achieving higher functionality and greater processing power. For example, circuits the size of a postage stamp can accommodate nearly as many transistors as there are people on earth — about seven billion.  Our research on materials makes it possible to enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes and to innovate new electronic components. That’s why leading global players in the electronics industry consider us a reliable and critical partner.  

An integrated device manufacturer (IDM) is a semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells integrated circuits (IC) products.  An IDM is often used to differentiate between a company that handles semiconductor manufacturing in-house, and a fabless semiconductor company that outsources production to a third-party.  A traditional IDM owns its own branded chips and does the design in-house and has a fabrication plant where it manufactures its ICs.

A fabless company does not own a semiconductor foundry, but instead participates in the design and marketing of the semiconductor chips.  These companies typically focus on the designing and marketing aspects of the semiconductor chips.

Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSATs) represents a third-party service where suppliers around the world provide  semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing of ICs (Integrated Circuits).  Because we are involved at every stage in the semiconductor value chain, we work with the leading OSATs around the globe.

Whether you are designing for VR, AR, AI, 5G, or what's next,  we provide integrated materials solutions to solve your unique materials needs. 

The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is the brand owner, the company whose logo displays on the final product. OEMs around the world turn to us for materials innovation.

Intermolecular R&D services are tailored to deliver on your next milestone to achieve business success, whether it is achieving a proof-of-principle, a first prototype or a small series production. We operate and run experiments 24/7 to keep up with the speed of our clients and to deliver on their ambitious timelines. The solutions we develop are fully owned by our customers, providing you the flexibility you need to steer your business.

Our team is dedicated to add the missing parts to your team and your in-house capabilities. Often, we will have some of our clients team working at our facility on a daily or weekly basis. In some cases, we will place your tools in our facilities to enable a seamless process flow and a quick turnaround on your innovation cycles. Throughout all of this, our staff and processes ensure that confidentiality of your project is maintained.

Our experts help you find solutions that are compatible with processes in high volume manufacturing, so that your business can be scaled up quickly. More so, where needed we can support you to find your partners for high volume manufacturing.