Applied Materials forges partnerships with Micron and SK Hynix for AI memory chips

Applied Materials said on Tuesday it has partnered with memory chip companies Micron Technology and SK Hynix to develop next-generation chips that are crucial for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Micron and SK Hynix will serve as founding ‌partners at Applied ⁠Materials’ research ⁠center to develop the chips, called Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization, or EPIC, Center.