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Senator Bennet Visits Applied Materials
Earlier this month, Applied Materials CEO and Chairman MikeSplinter (far left) led United States Senator for ColoradoMichael Bennet (second from left) among others on a tour thatincluded the company’s solar operations as well as its 2MW solar arrayand R&D solar installation. Bennet is a staunch supporter of solar energy. As a first-termSenator, Senator Bennet has [...]
Owens Design: Competition for Applied Materials?
Builders of solar panels (and semiconductors andhard disk drives, for that matter) need to focus on technologyprocesses, assembling, testing and shipping their product. The minutiae of the equipment that makes these products materialize is important but not the core focus of these firms. If you tour the factory floor of a modern solar plant — [...]
State Elected Officials Recognize Applied Materials
During last month’s California League of Conservation Voters’ 28thannual Environmental Leadership Awards, Applied Materials was honoredfor “Building a Greener California” through the company’s history ofmaking energy efficiency the core of their work and transforming livesthrough bold technological advances such as innovative solar technology. In recognition of this honor, the company received the belowproclamations from various [...]
Applied Materials Launches Applied SmartFactory Advanced Automation Software
AppliedMaterials just announced the launch of a new product, AppliedSmartFactory(TM) MES* software. The software allows LED, chip packagingand solar factories to track and streamline the movement of materialsthrough the facility. In less than 60 days after deployment, the product leads to higher product quality and better productivity, along withreduced costs. ===> Click Here For Your [...]
Analysts Bullish On First Solar and Applied Materials $FSLR $AMAT
A coupleanalyst ratings notes in the solar space this morning. Needham reiterated its Buy rating on Applied Materials (AMAT) and price target of $18 following its earnings report last night. “AMATF2Q10 (Apr) results beat expectation and guidance was above consensus.We believe the report was largely inline with buy-side expectations. Weare encouraged by the company’s decision [...]
Applied Materials to “Redesign” Sunfab Business $AMAT
The slump in Applied Materials’ SunFab solar linecontinued Wednesday with sales and orders tumbling in the second quarter and the red ink increasing. With the business now at perilous levels, Applied Chief Mike Splinter said sharp cuts were on the way, even after an $83 millionsecond-quarter write down of SunFab equipment the company doesn’t thinkit [...]
Applied Materials Applauds Kerry-Lieberman Legislation
On behalf of Applied Materials, we commend Senators Kerry andLieberman in advancing this key piece of a comprehensive renewableenergy and climate package in the U.S. Senate. Today’s effort, when added to otherlegislative action, brings this country closer to regaining our position as a leader in the global clean energy technology industry. Thisindustry will create millions [...]
Applied Chemical Labs offers chemicals and services for PV manufacturing
Applied Chemical Laboratories Inc., an innovator in eco-friendlychemicals for semiconductor wafer fabrication, flat panel displays andmagnetic recording media, has launched a program to support productionof photovoltaic (PV) products. PV manufacturers are offered acombination of high-purity electronic grade process chemicals, researchand development services for formulation of proprietary chemistry, andchemical manufacturing services. Applied Chemical Laboratories employsbest manufacturing [...]
Applied Materials’ SunFab Line Receives UL Master Certification
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) says thatphotovoltaic modules produced by an Applied Materials SunFab Thin FilmLine are the first to qualify for UL’s Master Certification Program forthe solar market. The program, introduced in 2009, is an enhanced service offering with streamlined testing and certification proceduresintended to help photovoltaic module and production equipmentmanufacturers get products to market faster, [...]