RIYADH: Tokyo-based Yokogawa Electric Corp. has signed an initial agreement with Aramco to seed and localize semiconductor chip manufacturing in º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and boost growth in the industrial digital business domain.
Under the MoU, Aramco is to explore the possibility of utilizing Minimal Fab technology for semiconductor manufacturing, according to a statement.
Minimal Fab is a production system that enables high-mix, low-volume manufacturing of semiconductors and microelectromechanical systems without the need for a cleanroom.
The Japanese company will offer its expertise in deploying the technology to Aramco facilities, with the provision of related training, maintenance, and support services to ensure an end-to-end success.
The announcement comes as the world struggles with shortage of chips, with a recent US government report warning the problem could continue for more than six months.
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