Chip Talk > ChEmpower's Abrasive-Free Revolution: Transforming Chip Planarization
Published April 25, 2025
In an exciting development, ChEmpower has successfully raised $18.7 million in Series A funding to expand its groundbreaking abrasive-free planarization technology. This innovative process holds promise for advancing the semiconductor manufacturing industry, given its potential to improve efficiency in creating defect-free chip surfaces while also being environmentally sustainable.
The participation of notable investors such as Intel Capital and M Ventures underscores the potential impact of ChEmpower's technology. As semiconductor nodes shrink, the demand for precision in chip manufacturing intensifies, making this technology particularly relevant. This funding round will enable ChEmpower to enhance its operations, scaling manufacturing systems, and potentially redefining planarization practices in semiconductor fabs globally.
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