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SkyWater Announces ThermaView℠ Solutions to Strengthen Domestic Support for High Performance Thermal Imaging
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted partner in technology realization, today announced the launch of ThermaView℠ Solutions, a complete suite of services and technologies designed to meet the evolving needs of thermal imaging system designers. These solutions will deliver capabilities to support development and production of state-of-the-art, large-format focal plane arrays for aerospace and defense as well as broad-market industrial and automotive designs. A focal plane array, at the heart of thermal imaging cameras, captures thermal radiation and converts it into electrical signals to form an image.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 15, 2025
SkyWater Technology to Present at the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference, taking place next week at the Lotte New York Palace.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 6, 2025
SkyWater Announces Proposed CHIPS Funding to Enhance Domestic Semiconductor Production and Capabilities
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, announced that it has signed a preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) valued at up to $16 million with the CHIPS for America program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This proposed funding would provide federal incentives to enhance production capabilities at SkyWater’s Minnesota facility.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · December 6, 2024
SkyWater Technology Enhances Financial Flexibility with Amended Loan and Security Agreement
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the execution of an amendment to its Loan and Security Agreement with Siena Lending Group LLC and GRC SPV Investments, LLC. The amended agreement extends the revolving loan commitment's maturity date and increases the Company’s borrowing capacity.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 25, 2024
SkyWater Announces Participation in 13th Annual NYC Summit
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it will be joining 17 other companies in collectively hosting the 13th Annual NYC Summit investor conference, being held Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Mastro’s Steakhouse New York.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 18, 2024
SkyWater Technology to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 7, 2024
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it will report its fiscal third quarter 2024 financial results following the close of the market on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · October 8, 2024
SkyWater Names Bassel Haddad as Sr. Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Packaging
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of Bassel Haddad as senior vice president and general manager of advanced packaging. Reporting to President and COO John Sakamoto, Haddad will build and scale SkyWater’s advanced packaging business serving both the defense and commercial market sectors. He will be responsible for all aspects of SkyWater’s advanced packaging business including technology development, engineering, marketing and Florida fab operations. He will also focus on strengthening collaborations with the advanced packaging ecosystem, including government partners, technology centers and university programs.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · September 16, 2024
SkyWater Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that company management is scheduled to participate in three investor conferences taking place during the third quarter:
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2024
SkyWater Announces Enhanced Capabilities with Multibeam’s First in Industry High Productivity Multicolumn E-Beam Lithography System
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT) announced today that it has received from Multibeam Corp., a first-of-a-kind Multicolumn E-Beam Lithography (MEBL) system for volume production. The Multibeam (MB) platform is a landmark for the semiconductor industry, offering a high-throughput direct write patterning system that is orders of magnitude faster and more productive than conventional e-beam tools. The MB system will be available to SkyWater customers for early concept prototyping and rapid production.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 25, 2024
SkyWater Foundation Grants $100,000 in Scholarships to Support Students Pursuing Higher Education and Technical Skills for Success in U.S. Workforce
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, is pleased to announce the selection of 10 recipients by Scholarship America to receive $10,000 each through the second annual SkyWater Foundation Scholarship Program. While the application process welcomed students from all fields, an emphasis in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) was encouraged. Currently, there exists a gap in the talent required for the semiconductor industry. Workforce development is critical in producing the highly skilled personnel needed to address the industry’s evolving needs and technological breakthroughs.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 23, 2024
SkyWater Technology to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 7, 2024
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it will report its fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results following the close of the market on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 10, 2024
SkyWater Announces Participation in 16th Annual CEO Investor Summit
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced management’s participation in the 16th Annual CEO Investor Summit, being held Wednesday, July 10th at the St. Regis San Francisco.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · June 17, 2024
SkyWater Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that company management is scheduled to participate in two upcoming investor conferences taking place during the second quarter.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · May 20, 2024
SkyWater Florida Achieves DMEA Category 1A Trusted Supplier Accreditation
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that its advanced packaging operation in Florida has been accredited as a Category 1A Trusted Supplier by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). This prestigious designation furthers SkyWater’s dedication to delivering trusted and secure microelectronics manufacturing for critical defense applications. The facility SkyWater owns and operates in Minnesota originally achieved DMEA Category 1A Trusted status in 2010 and was re-accredited when SkyWater was founded in 2017.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · May 14, 2024
SkyWater and Lumotive Announce Qualification and Production Start for World’s First Commercially Available Optical Beamforming Chip
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, and Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology for 3D sensing, announced today that the companies have collaborated on the production implementation of Lumotive’s groundbreaking solid-state optical beamforming technology in SkyWater’s manufacturing environment. Fully qualified and released for volume production utilizing SkyWater’s unique Technology as a Service (TaaS) model, Lumotive’s product represents the first ever programmable optical metasurface that has been commercialized into a mass-producible chip.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · May 1, 2024
SkyWater Technology to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 8th, 2024
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report its fiscal first quarter 2024 financial results following the close of the market on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2024
SkyWater Expands Board of Directors with Appointment of Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of two accomplished professionals to its board of directors: Dennis Goetz and Joseph Humke, effective April 1, 2024. Both individuals bring valuable expertise and experience that will significantly contribute to the strategic direction and growth trajectory of the company. Mr. Goetz will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Mr. Humke will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · March 8, 2024
SkyWater Signs Production Agreement with Nautilus Biotechnology to Fabricate Novel Biomedical Devices
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it has signed a production agreement with Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. to supply silicon-based microfluidic bio chips for Nautilus’ proteome analysis system. This marks a significant milestone for SkyWater as Nautilus transitions from its Advanced Technology Services (ATS) custom development program to SkyWater’s Wafer Services program. Through SkyWater’s Technology as a Service (TaaS) business model, the company provides customers with a unique combination of strong technical capability, rigorous product development processes and secure manufacturing, all within the same U.S. operation.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · February 15, 2024
SkyWater Technology to Announce Fourth Quarter Financial Results on February 26, 2024
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report fourth quarter fiscal 2023 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023 following the close of the market on Monday, February 26, 2024. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2024
SkyWater Florida and Deca Technologies Announce $120M DOD Award to Expand Advanced Packaging Capabilities in Osceola County, Florida
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, and Deca Technologies (Deca), a leading provider of advanced electronic interconnect technology, today announced the kick-off of a significant new Department of Defense (DOD) effort to expand domestic fan-out wafer level packaging (FOWLP) capabilities for both government and commercial customers. These capabilities will be made possible through the five-year DOD contract recently awarded to Osceola County and SkyWater Florida, which is expected to fund the facilitization, tooling and build-out of the Center for Neovation. With an expected value of $120 million over five years, the award includes options for an additional $70 million, for a total value of up to $190 million. SkyWater is the first domestic licensee of Deca’s M-Series and Adaptive Patterning solutions to support the reshoring of the semiconductor supply chain.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2024
SkyWater Technology Announces Participation in 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the 26th Annual Needham Growth Conference, taking place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on January 17th and 18th.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 3, 2024
SkyWater Submits Application for U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding to Modernize Equipment and Enhance Production at its Minnesota Facility
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it has submitted a full application to the CHIPS Program Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce for funding through the CHIPS and Science Act. The application is for modernization and equipment upgrades to enhance production at the company’s Minnesota DOD Trusted semiconductor manufacturing facility. SkyWater is now planning for the next phases of due diligence with federal and state partners’ program offices.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 2, 2024
Government-funded IBAS Program Enters Next Phase of Silicon Interposer Development at NeoCity in Florida
BRIDG, a not-for-profit, public-private partnership specializing in advanced system integration and packaging, today announced the U.S. Department of Defense-funded Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) technology development program has kicked off phase four of its contract. The IBAS program’s goal is to establish a comprehensive domestic silicon interposer manufacturing capability, supporting several advanced electronic systems.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · December 6, 2023
SkyWater Technology Announces Participation in 12th Annual NYC Summit
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced management’s participation in the 12th Annual NYC Summit, being held Tuesday, December 12th at Mastro’s New York.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2023
SkyWater Announces Availability of Cadence Open-Source PDK and Reference Design for SkyWater’s 130 nm Process
SkyWater Technology, (Nasdaq: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner today announced a new SkyWater open-source 130 nm process design kit (PDK) from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., which will be available in the Cadence® VLSI (very large-scale integration) Fundamentals Education Kit. The kit teaches students how theories and concepts can be applied in the design of simple logic circuits and in the physical implementation of a simplified microprocessor.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2023
SkyWater Technology to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 8, 2023
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report third quarter fiscal 2023 financial results for the period ended October 1, 2023 following the close of the market on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · October 18, 2023
SkyWater Appoints John Sakamoto as President and Chief Operating Officer
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, announced that John Sakamoto will be joining the company as president and chief operating officer, effective September 25, 2023. In his new role, Sakamoto will be responsible for all day-to-day business and manufacturing operations, driving consistent profitability, implementing growth strategies, and ensuring smooth and efficient operations across the enterprise.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · September 14, 2023
SkyWater Installs Atomic Layer Deposition System for Development and Production of Advanced Technologies
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it will offer customers a new semiconductor processing tool for atomic layer deposition (ALD), the Applied® Picosun® MorpherTM. Many devices, such as sensors and emerging memory technologies, require thin layers that can be deposited uniformly across the entire silicon wafer. By offering the Applied Picosun Morpher ALD tool from Picosun, an Applied Materials company, SkyWater will provide customers access to this unique capability. By leveraging SkyWater’s Technology as a Service (TaaS) business model, customers can develop and produce new and innovative technologies through the company’s advanced technology services (ATS) and wafer services (WS).
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · September 7, 2023
SkyWater Announces Appointment of Retired U.S. Army General Edward M. Daly to its Board of Directors
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the appointment of General (U.S. Army retired) Edward M. Daly to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2023. After honorably serving the Nation for 36 years, General Daly retired in May 2023. In his last assignment, he served as the 20th Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, as one of only 16 4-star Generals in the United States Army. In this role, he led one of the Army’s largest commands with 190,000 military and Department of the Army civilians and contractors, providing logistics, sustainment/materiel readiness and installation support, that not only impacted the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, but also all 50 states and more than 150 countries.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2023
SkyWater Technology to Participate in Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Summit
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its participation in the annual Jefferies semiconductor conference in Chicago.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 16, 2023
SkyWater Florida and BRIDG Announce Installation of Nordson’s Leading C-SAM System to Enhance Metrology Capabilities at the Center for Neovation
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner and BRIDG, a not-for-profit, public-private-partnership for the fabrication of microelectronics, today announced the delivery and installation of Nordson TEST & INSPECTION’s D9650 C-SAM system at the Center for Neovation located at NeoCity in Osceola County, Florida. The new tool will be utilized by SkyWater Florida to enhance onsite metrology capabilities for advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration technology.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 28, 2023
Paul Sura to lead Technology and Manufacturing Operations at SkyWater
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced Paul Sura has joined the company as executive vice president to lead its Technology and Manufacturing Operations (TMO) team. Sura’s new role at SkyWater encompasses all elements necessary to execute the operational fundamentals of the company. This comprises SkyWater’s Minnesota and Florida fabs and all associated support functions including quality, information technology, supply chain management and enterprise operations.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 18, 2023
SkyWater Technology to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 7, 2023
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report second quarter fiscal 2023 financial results for the period ended July 2, 2023 following the close of the market on Monday, August 7, 2023. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 17, 2023
SkyWater CEO Thomas Sonderman to Deliver Keynote at SEMICON West
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its President and CEO, Thomas Sonderman will provide a keynote at SEMICON West 2023 on July 13th. The presentation, “Building the Future: Workforce Development in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry," will address the workforce shortage and how companies must embrace a comprehensive range of initiatives to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline. Sonderman will discuss the urgency of workforce development efforts to bridge the gap between the demand for skilled workers and the available talent pool. He will also highlight new innovative talent development programs that SkyWater is pioneering.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 6, 2023
SkyWater Foundation’s First Annual College Scholarship Program Awards $100,000 in Support of U.S. Workforce Development
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced 10 recipients have been selected by Scholarship America to receive $10,000 each through the launch of SkyWater Foundation’s annual Scholarship Program, thanks to the generous support of the Oxbow Foundation. While the scholarship application process was open to students in any major or field of study, applicants pursuing a certificate or degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) were especially encouraged to apply. Scholarship America received over 1100 applications for SkyWater Foundation’s scholarships over the course of 12 days.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · June 27, 2023
SkyWater Announces Participation in 15th Annual CEO Investor Summit
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced management’s participation in the 15th Annual CEO Investor Summit, being held Wednesday, July 12th at the St. Regis San Francisco.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · June 13, 2023
SkyWater Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that company management is scheduled to participate in these upcoming investor conferences in Q2:
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · May 17, 2023
PsiQuantum Expands Development Engagement and Plan for Production Ramp of Quantum Computing Technology at SkyWater’s Minnesota Fab
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced PsiQuantum has expanded its development agreement with the company and its plan to produce silicon photonic chips that will become part of future quantum computing systems. The companies have teamed up to develop the chips in SkyWater’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota. This engagement supports PsiQuantum’s goal to deliver a commercially viable, error-corrected general purpose quantum computer that scales beyond 1,000,000 qubits using silicon photonics.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · May 2, 2023
SkyWater Technology to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on May 8, 2023
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results for the period ended April 2, 2023 following the close of the market on Monday, May 8, 2023. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2023
SkyWater Establishes Cryogenic Lab, Utilizes FormFactor’s Leading Tool for RTS Noise Detection in Read-Out Integrated Circuit Applications
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it has established a new cryogenic lab to characterize random telegraph signal (RTS) noise for read-out integrated circuits (ROICs). Mitigating RTS noise is crucial to improving the image quality and performance for ROIC customers in various applications such as night vision, military surveillance, and industrial and automotive thermal imaging.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · March 21, 2023
SkyWater President and CEO Thomas Sonderman to Deliver Keynote at 2023 Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)
SkyWater Technology, the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the company’s President and CEO, Thomas Sonderman will present a keynote address, “The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: Revitalizing Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing” at ASMC 2023. Taking place May 1-4 in Saratoga Springs, New York, the 34th annual ASMC will spotlight advanced semiconductor manufacturing excellence and is expected to draw hundreds of attendees from across the industry. ASMC will feature nearly 30 hours of technical and poster presentations by more than 85 industry experts on the latest manufacturing strategies and methodologies.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2023
Weebit Nano ReRAM IP now available in SkyWater Technology’s S130 process
Weebit Nano Limited (ASX:WBT), a leading developer of advanced memory technologies for the global semiconductor industry, and SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, announce availability of Weebit’s resistive RAM (ReRAM) IP in SkyWater’s 130nm CMOS (S130) process. SkyWater customers can now easily integrate Weebit’s innovative, proven non-volatile memory (NVM) in their system-on-chip (SoC) designs. Weebit is demonstrating its S130 ReRAM IP module at Embedded World 2023, March 14-16, 2023.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · March 7, 2023
SkyWater President and CEO Thomas Sonderman to Deliver Keynote Speech at U.S. International Semiconductor Executive Summit (ISES)
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that Thomas Sonderman, the company’s president and CEO, will present a keynote speech at the upcoming U.S. International Semiconductor Executive Summit (ISES) which will take place on March 7-8, 2023. The conference provides a platform to strengthen the U.S. supply chain and promote progress and collaboration among executives in semiconductor manufacturing, design and research. The theme of Sonderman’s keynote is “Revitalizing Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing: Challenges, Opportunities and Emerging Applications.”
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · February 28, 2023
VORAGO Technologies to Move All its Manufacturing Stateside in Strategic Partnership with SkyWater’s Trusted Foundry
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced a strategic partnership with VORAGO Technologies, effectively moving VORAGO’s fabrication efforts stateside to SkyWater’s DMEA-accredited Category 1A Trusted Foundry. The partnership is based on SkyWater implementing VORAGO’s patented HARDSIL® technology, which is a cost-effective semiconductor processing method that enables devices to operate at higher temperature and radiation levels.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 24, 2023
SkyWater Technology to Announce Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results on February 13th
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report fourth quarter fiscal 2022 financial results for the period ended January 1, 2023 following the close of the market on Monday, February 13, 2023. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 23, 2023
SkyWater Technology Expands Borrowing Capacity by Closing New $100 Million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the signing of a new $100 million three-year senior secured revolving credit facility that expands the company’s available borrowing capacity. The new credit facility contains an accordion feature that allows the company to increase the size of the facility by up to $30 million, subject to certain conditions, for a total potential borrowing capacity of up to $130 million. The facility was jointly arranged by Siena Lending Group LLC (“Siena”) and Great Rock Capital (“Great Rock”), leading asset-based lending companies. Concurrently with the closing of the new facility, SkyWater terminated its existing senior credit facility with Wells Fargo.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 4, 2023
SkyWater Technology Announces Participation in the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference, taking place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel next week. SkyWater’s presentation will be webcast live on Tuesday, January 10th at 3:00 pm EST. The presentation material utilized during the conference, as well as the live and archived webcast link of the presentation, will be made accessible on the investor page of the company’s website: https://ir.skywatertechnology.com.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · January 3, 2023
The MOSIS Service of the USC Information Sciences Institute and SkyWater Collaborate on Silicon IC Design Enablement and Manufacturing Service
The MOSIS Service of the Information Sciences Institute, University of Southern California and SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), today announced a collaboration to enable design-to-manufacturing for integrated circuit (IC) prototyping and production utilizing SkyWater’s CMOS process technologies. The MOSIS Service will provide multi-project wafer (MPW) shuttle access to SkyWater’s S90 and S130 mixed-signal CMOS technologies.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 29, 2022
SkyWater Technology Announces Participation in 11th Annual NYC Summit
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced today announced management’s participation in the 11th Annual NYC Summit, being held Tuesday, December 13th at Mastro’s New York.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 17, 2022
SkyWater Florida and BRIDG Complete Phase One of Government-Funded IBAS Interposer Technology Development Program
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner and BRIDG, a not-for-profit, public-private-partnership for the fabrication of microelectronics, today announced completion of phase one of a DOD-funded Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) technology development program. Through this program with BRIDG and imec, a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, SkyWater has developed a baseline fabrication flow for silicon bridge interposers, which are increasingly used in heterogeneous integration applications.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2022
SkyWater Becomes Founding Member of SEMI’s new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC)
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its commitment as a founding member of SEMI’s new Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), the first global collaborative of semiconductor companies focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain. The three pillars as set forth by the SCC include:
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · November 1, 2022
SkyWater Technology to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on November 7th
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report third quarter fiscal 2022 financial results for the period ended October 2, 2022 following the close of the market on Monday, November 7, 2022. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · October 17, 2022
U.S. Government to Fund Expansion of IP Ecosystem for SkyWater’s 90 nm Rad-Hard Platform
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the Department of Defense (DOD) is investing $12 million to expand the intellectual property (IP) ecosystem for the company’s 90 nm radiation-hardened (rad-hard) by process offering, as part of the previously announced $27 million investment. SkyWater has been making considerable and measurable progress with its RH90 technology roadmap to broaden onshore production capabilities for strategic rad-hard electronics.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · October 12, 2022
Congresswoman Betty McCollum Visits SkyWater’s Minnesota Facility for a Tour and Discussion on the U.S. Semiconductor Industrial Base and the CHIPS Act
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it hosted Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) on October 7th for a tour of its Minnesota facility and a discussion on the U.S. semiconductor industrial base and the investments Congress has made in microelectronics with the CHIPS Act. As Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D), McCollum welcomed Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering/DOD Chief Technology Officer Heidi Shyu and the DOD’s Principal Director for Microelectronics Dr. Devanand Shenoy to join her on the tour of Twin Cities companies, including SkyWater.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · October 10, 2022
SkyWater to Host Roundtable at Purdue to Discuss Collaboration Models for Building Comprehensive Semiconductor Ecosystem in Indiana
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, announced it is hosting an executive roundtable at Purdue University today to discuss how strategic partnerships in Indiana can fast-track domestic capabilities, strengthen supply chains and foster national security. The roundtable includes participants from various segments of the semiconductor industry, academia and local government and is taking place during the 2022 Semiconductor Week at Purdue. SkyWater is also participating in the Purdue Semiconductor Degree Leadership Board Annual Meeting and the company’s President and CEO Thomas Sonderman is the keynote speaker at the Greater Lafayette Annual Celebration.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · October 5, 2022
U.S. Department of Defense Awards SkyWater up to $99M in Additional Funding to Advance Rad-Hard Technology to Productization and Qualification
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded the company up to $99 million as a continuation of the previous initiative to broaden onshore production capabilities for strategic radiation-hardened (rad-hard) electronics. The DOD recently determined that SkyWater has successfully completed the base prototype project for its 90 nm rad-hard process (RH90), part of the previously announced $170 million investment. This additional award enables the move to productization and qualification, which is already underway.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2022
SkyWater to Provide Foundry Service for new NIST and Google Partnership to Create Supply of Chips for Researchers and Tech Startups
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it will manufacture chips that researchers can use to develop new nanotechnology and semiconductor devices through a cooperative research and development agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Google. Through the partnership, Google will pay the initial cost of setting up production and will subsidize the first production run. NIST, with university research partners, will design the circuitry for the chips. The circuit designs will be open source, allowing academic and small business researchers to use the chips without restriction or licensing fees.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · September 15, 2022
SkyWater CEO Thomas Sonderman Presents Keynote to Purdue Engineering Students, Reinforces Workforce Development in Support of CHIPS Act
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the company’s president and CEO Thomas Sonderman presented a keynote, addressing more than 300 engineering students at the Purdue Semiconductors Info Session last night. Sonderman provided an overview of the semiconductor industry and SkyWater’s plans for a $1.8 billion manufacturing facility in Indiana on the Purdue campus.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · September 14, 2022
SkyWater to Leverage $36.5M Department of Commerce Grant to the Florida Semiconductor Coalition to Expand its Advanced Packaging Facility Operations in Florida
SkyWater Technology(NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that $50.8M has been awarded to Osceola County Board of County Commissioners for building Central Florida’s Semiconductor Cluster for Broad-Based Prosperity, as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s (EDA’s) Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The Osceola County-led Prosperity Coalition Proposal will build upon the initial success of NeoCity, by investing in infrastructure, workforce development and community reinvestment that leverages new, high-demand production processes to propel Central Florida as a leader for semiconductor research, development and manufacturing.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2022
NanoDx and SkyWater Announce First Commercially Ready Nano Biosensor to Yield Protein Response
NanoDx, Inc., a developer of breakthrough point-of-care diagnostic solutions and SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the first commercially ready nano biosensor to yield a protein response. The unique size and electrical properties of nanosensors allow detection of biomarkers and infections never before possible in a simple, portable, point-of-care system. This milestone enables NanoDx to prepare and submit the product for FDA review and eventual commercialization.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 17, 2022
SkyWater Names Supplier Excellence Award Recipients
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its first supplier excellence awards by recognizing top performers selected from among the company’s extensive list of approved suppliers. Award winners include: Toll Gas Company, Preferred Electric and Central McGowan as well as several individuals from these companies for their outstanding contributions.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2022
SkyWater Technology Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences in Q3:
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 16, 2022
SkyWater Applauds President Biden’s Signing of CHIPS Act to Stimulate U.S. Semiconductor Production
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, praises President Joe Biden’s signing of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law in a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House. This historic step for the U.S. government, providing a means to reverse the decades-long trajectory of declining chip manufacturing in America, is crucial to securing a domestic source of chips and meeting ever-growing demand.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 9, 2022
SkyWater Joins the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition, Serves on Governance Team to Support Domestic Needs for Manufacturing R&D
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its membership in the American Semiconductor Innovation Coalition (ASIC) which represents more than 100 businesses, startups, universities, national labs and nonprofits. ASIC is dedicated to providing solutions from lab to fab for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) and the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) that are targeting the manufacturing R&D needs of the semiconductor industry as part of the CHIPS+ (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) for America Act funding.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2022
SkyWater President and CEO Thomas Sonderman Congratulates Florida Members of Congress
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today thanked Congress for passing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The landmark legislation puts the U.S. on more equal footing with Europe and Asia in rebuilding a deteriorating domestic manufacturing environment that saw America’s global share of semiconductor production drop from over 30% to less than 12%.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 28, 2022
SkyWater President and CEO Thomas Sonderman Congratulates Minnesota Members of Congress
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today thanked Congress for passing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The landmark legislation puts the U.S. on more equal footing with Europe and Asia in rebuilding a deteriorating domestic manufacturing environment that saw America’s global share of semiconductor production drop from over 30% to less than 12%.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 28, 2022
SkyWater President and CEO Thomas Sonderman Congratulates Indiana Members of Congress
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today thanked Congress for passing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The landmark legislation puts the U.S. on more equal footing with Europe and Asia in rebuilding a deteriorating domestic manufacturing environment that saw America’s global share of semiconductor production drop from over 30% to less than 12%.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 28, 2022
SkyWater Receives Funding from DOD, Partners with Google to Facilitate Open Source Design for its new 90 nm Technology Offering
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced it is receiving $15 million in funding from the Department of Defense (DOD) to facilitate open source design for its 90 nm process offering, part of the previously announced $27 million investment. To enable this initiative, SkyWater has partnered with Google, through Google Public Sector and company-wide engineering teams, to build on its commitment to open source silicon. SkyWater previously announced a partnership with Google to enable open source design of custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) on its 130 nm mixed-signal CMOS process through the open source SKY130 PDK.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 28, 2022
SkyWater Technology to Announce Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results on August 15th
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that it intends to report second quarter fiscal 2022 financial results for the period ended July 3, 2022 following the close of the market on Monday, August 15, 2022. The same afternoon, management will host a webcast to discuss its business and financial results.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 21, 2022
SkyWater Plans to Build Advanced $1.8B Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Partnership with the State of Indiana and Purdue University
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced its plans to build a $1.8 billion U.S. semiconductor R&D and production facility in Indiana through a dynamic public-private partnership with the state and Purdue University to pursue CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) for America Act funding. The Indiana facility, to be located on the Purdue campus in the Discovery Park District, will provide access to SkyWater’s development services, volume production and heterogeneous integration solutions the company currently offers in its Minnesota and Florida facilities.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 20, 2022
U.S. Department of Defense Awards SkyWater a $27M Option to Facilitate American-Made Semiconductors Critical to National Security and Domestic Supply Chains
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced the Department of Defense (DOD) is funding a $27 million Other Transactional (OT) Agreement Option to further develop intellectual property (IP) for its 90 nm Strategic Rad-Hard by Process (RH90) FDSOI technology platform. This is the latest agreement between SkyWater and the DOD to ensure a reliable and trusted source of U.S.-made chips for use in strategic defense and space applications.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · July 12, 2022
SkyWater Technology Announces Participation in 14th Annual CEO Summit
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced management’s participation in the 14th Annual CEO Summit investor conference, being held July 13, 2022 at the St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco, CA.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · June 21, 2022
SkyWater Announces Availability of SRAM Memory Compiler for 90 nm Strategic Rad Hard by Process Offering
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced a new component of its RH90 IP ecosystem to enable 90 nm strategic rad-hard by process solutions for microelectronic devices used in harsh environments. Mobile Semiconductor will provide two static random-access memory (SRAM) compilers for SkyWater customers developing products on its maturing RH90 platform.
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · June 9, 2022
SkyWater Enters License Agreement with Xperi for Hybrid Bonding Technology
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, and Adeia, the newly launched brand for the IP licensing business of Xperi Holding Corporation NASDAQ: XPERNASDAQXPER)
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · May 12, 2022
SkyWater Announces Upcoming Investor Events
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQSKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, today announced that company management is scheduled to participate in these upcoming investor conferences in Q2:
By SkyWater Technology · Via Business Wire · May 9, 2022