IIT Madras joins Applied Materials India to boost India's semiconductor innovation
New Delhi, Oct 23
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Thursday announced a partnership with Applied Materials India to deploy the AppliedTwin digital twin framework to advance cutting-edge semiconductor research and workforce development.
The AppliedTwin platform is a sophisticated digital twin solution designed to model and optimise semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes, the institute said.
On Thursday, a hands-on workshop on AppliedTwin was conducted at IIT Madras, drawing participation from more than 150 students and faculty members. IIT Madras and the Tamil Nadu government are planning to establish a semiconductor fabrication facility with integrated reliability and packaging capabilities.
Deployment of AppliedTwin digital framework at IIT Madras marks a major leap toward strengthening India’s semiconductor R&D infrastructure and building an industry-ready workforce, the release said.
Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said that the AppliedTwinâ„¢ framework will enable faculty and students to accelerate concept creation, prototyping, testing, and process exploration virtually, thereby reducing R&D cost and time significantly.
"By integrating advanced digital twin technologies into our curriculum and research, we aim to contribute significantly to the country’s goal of becoming a global hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing," Kamakoti said.
The foundational software powering AppliedTwin™ is designed to foster collaboration and build an innovation network across suppliers, government, customers, and R&D institutions—supporting the development of India’s semiconductor ecosystem.
The software solution offered to IIT Madras includes a multi-physics modelling tool, and TOPO+, a topography simulator.
Students across institutions and MSMEs can access the software through the IITM platform, through Swayam Plus, the release noted.
With access to virtualised semiconductor process experimentation, students and researchers will gain hands-on understanding of real fabrication workflows before India’s physical FAB infrastructure reaches full scale, the institute said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As an IIT Madras alumnus, I'm proud to see my alma mater leading this initiative. The AppliedTwin framework will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry requirements. Hope this partnership creates more job opportunities for Indian engineers.
Great initiative, but I hope the benefits reach beyond IITs to other engineering colleges too. Many talented students in tier-2 cities deserve access to such advanced tools. The Swayam Plus platform is a good start though.
This collaboration shows India's commitment to becoming a global semiconductor player. The digital twin technology will significantly reduce R&D costs and time - exactly what we need to compete with established players like Taiwan and South Korea.
Excellent move! The semiconductor fabrication facility planned with Tamil Nadu government will create a complete ecosystem. This is how we build Atmanirbhar Bharat in electronics manufacturing. ðŸ‘
While this partnership is promising, I hope the focus remains on developing indigenous technology rather than just using foreign tools. True self-reliance means creating our own semiconductor design and manufacturing technologies.
As a computer science student, this excites me! The multi-physics modeling tool and TOPO+ simulator mentioned will be invaluable for research. Can't wait to see Indian-made chips
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