Hyderabad, July 11: Telangana has taken another significant step towards strengthening its semiconductor ecosystem with the inauguration of the country’s first Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Pad Technology Hub in Hyderabad.
The facility, established at T-Works with technical collaboration from Japan’s Toho Koki, was inaugurated on Saturday by State IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu.
First-of-Its-Kind Facility in India
The CMP Pad Technology Hub is expected to boost India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities by providing access to a critical technology used in chip fabrication.
Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) pads play a vital role in the semiconductor manufacturing process by ensuring the precision polishing required during chip production.
Training and Research Support
The newly established hub will serve as a centre for:
- Advanced semiconductor technology training.
- Research and development.
- Product prototyping.
- Support for startups.
- Skill development for students and researchers.
The initiative aims to strengthen the domestic semiconductor ecosystem by creating opportunities for innovation and indigenous technology development.
Domestic Manufacturing Planned
Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Sridhar Babu said the Telangana government is working towards commencing domestic manufacturing of CMP pads within the next 18 to 24 months.
He said key technologies required for semiconductor manufacturing would increasingly be developed within Telangana, reducing dependence on imports and strengthening India’s semiconductor supply chain.
Telangana Eyes Leadership in Semiconductor Industry
The Minister reiterated the State government’s commitment to transforming Telangana into one of India’s leading semiconductor hubs.
He expressed confidence that the CMP Technology Hub would further deepen technological collaboration with Japan while serving as a platform for cutting-edge semiconductor research and innovation.
Sridhar Babu added that the Congress government has formulated a comprehensive action plan to build an end-to-end semiconductor ecosystem covering research, skill development, prototyping and chip manufacturing.Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates and Follow us on GoogleNews
