IIT Madras announced on Thursday that it will partner with Applied Materials India to bring the AppliedTwin digital‑twin platform to its campus. The move aims to speed up semiconductor research and train a new wave of workers ready for India’s growing chip industry.
The workshop held at IIT Madras drew more than 150 students and faculty. Participants got a hands‑on look at how the platform can model and optimise every stage of chip production, from raw material to final packaging. The experience is expected to cut R&D costs and shorten the design cycle.
“Using a virtual twin lets us test concepts, prototype and tweak processes without the expense of a physical plant,” said Prof. V. Kamakoti, director of IIT Madras. “That’s a win for the students and for India’s goal of becoming a global semiconductor hub.”
The partnership also supports the state’s plans to build a semiconductor fabrication facility that will include reliability testing and advanced packaging. The new facility will rely on the digital‑twin framework for smarter, more efficient production lines.
AppliedTwin’s core software includes a multi‑physics modelling tool and TOPO+, a topography simulator. Both tools help researchers understand how heat, stress and materials behave in real‑world chip manufacturing. The platform also creates a network that connects suppliers, the government, customers and research groups—an essential ingredient for a healthy semiconductor ecosystem.
Students from universities and small‑to‑medium enterprises (MSMEs) can access the software via the IITM portal and through the Swayam Plus program. By experimenting with virtualised processes, they’ll gain practical knowledge before India’s full‑scale fab infrastructure comes online.
This early adoption of digital‑twin technology marks a big step for India’s semiconductor R&D infrastructure. It will help the country churn out better chips faster, while training a talent pool that can meet the demands of the global market.
Source: ianslive
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