Technology giant develops a more efficient saw it claims slashes costs by slicing silicon ingots into thinner wafers.
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The semiconductor company sees plummet in profit in the fourth quarter and plans to lay off 1,800.
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Following in the footsteps of other large alternative energy deals, Applied Materials and LDK Solar have signed a $220 million contract.
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In its second alternative energy acquisition since August, the semiconductor tools maker pays about $330 million for Baccini.
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Year in Review: 2006 saw milestones for solar and wind power, as well as clean steps for cars.
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Five companies say they pay the lion’s share of health costs so they demand a role in its delivery.
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Israel Roundup: Big Blue considers another acquisition; Check Point to buy Sweden’s Protect Data; Applied Materials Israel scores major China deal and software; biotech startups get funding.
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VCs invest in electronics recycling and solar silicon.
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Applied Materials shows its potential to make thin-film solar production tools.
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Photos: Applied Materials shows its potential to make thin-film solar production tools.
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Applied Materials shows its potential to make thin-film solar production tools.
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Oerlikon sells another 20 megawatts of thin-film production equipment; contract signed in Dresden on Tuesday.
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Report cites drop in 2005 revenue for eight of 10 top chip-making equipment vendors.
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Investors are disappointed that sales aren’t exceeding forecasts for the chip giant.
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Applied Materials CEO Mike Splinter finds fortunes in million-dollar machines and challenges in steering his company through the good and bad times.
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The chip equipment developer will use the money to launch products in 2006.
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After getting burned, corporations retool their venture capital arms to make smarter investments, or, in some cases, no investments at all.
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A breakup would hurt competitors and U.K., says BT chief; snubbed giant SMIC hits back at U.S.; tech won’t cure U.S. health care; don’t mess with Texas R&D.
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A Chinese foundry will get no loan guarantee from Export-Import Bank—for now.
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Semiconductor players large and small are feeling the pain of a battered market. How long will they suffer?
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