Applied Materials will showcase next-generation semiconductor innovations targeting the artificial intelligence (AI) era at Korea's largest semiconductor exhibition.

Applied Materials Korea, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for advanced semiconductors and displays, announced that it will participate in 'SEMICON Korea 2026', held at COEX in Seoul from February 11th to 13th, and unveil core technologies for energy-efficient AI computing.

At this exhibition, Applied Materials will highlight materials engineering innovations and advanced packaging solutions to address the performance, power efficiency, and manufacturing complexity challenges highlighted by the accelerating adoption of AI. The company will present a technology strategy encompassing the entire semiconductor value chain, from cutting-edge logic and memory processes to advanced packaging based on heterogeneous integration, emphasizing its leadership in semiconductor technology for the AI era.

The SEMI Technology Symposium (STS) will focus on key manufacturing process technologies, including epitaxy, plasma etching, and chemical mechanical polishing (CMP). Lee Chao-huang, Director of the Epitaxy Business Unit, will present a strategy for achieving high-performance, high-efficiency chips through precision epitaxial design for next-generation node scaling. Choi Sang-jun, Senior Director of Global Product Marketing and Management, will share strategies for improving the speed and precision of plasma etching technology for AI-driven scaling.

Additionally, Brian Brown, Vice President of Technology, will explain CMP technology for heterogeneous integration, and Michael Chuzyk, Vice President of Technology for the Semiconductor Products Group, will explain the importance of advanced packaging as a strategic architecture for the AI era. Through this, we plan to present a technological direction that can simultaneously improve AI semiconductor performance and energy efficiency.

Presentations will also be presented in the areas of cybersecurity and smart manufacturing. Kang Seok-won, Director of Information Security, will discuss expanding cybersecurity cooperation within the Korean semiconductor industry and strengthening supply chain security through a standardized security assessment system. Selim Nahas, Director of Global Strategic Marketing, will explore the new possibilities of AI-driven smart manufacturing.

Applied Materials will also participate in the "Meet the Experts" mentoring seminar to cultivate the next generation of talent to lead the semiconductor industry. Current equipment engineers will share their field experience and career insights, engaging with participants aspiring to enter the semiconductor industry.

Applied Materials plans to present materials engineering innovations and advanced packaging technologies for energy-efficient AI semiconductors through its participation in SEMICON Korea 2026, thereby strengthening its position as a key partner driving sustainable growth in the global semiconductor industry.