Timeline
The New Technological Race
Chips, models and digital infrastructure become instruments of power.
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Event that occurred
Public funding finalized for the SK hynix project in Indiana
In December 2024, the US Department of Commerce finalized up to $458 million in public funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
The funding supports an approximately $3.87 billion SK hynix investment in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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Event that occurred
Acquisition of about 9% of Besi in April 2025
In April 2025, Applied Materials acquired approximately 9% of Besi.
That stake made it the largest shareholder.
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Event that occurred
Unitree debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market
On August 19, 2026, the Chinese robotics manufacturer Unitree made its debut on Shanghai’s STAR Market.
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Event that occurred
SK hynix breaks ground at West Lafayette
On August 27, 2026, SK hynix broke ground on the West Lafayette facility, near Purdue University.
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Announcement
Applied Materials and Besi Announce Expansion of Strategic Partnership
On October 1, 2026, Applied Materials and Besi announced an expansion of their strategic partnership.
The announcement concerns the technologies behind tomorrow’s chips.
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Event that occurred
Presentation of the EPIC Center in Silicon Valley
On October 12, 2026, the American company presented its EPIC Center in Silicon Valley.
EPIC stands for “Equipment and Process Innovation and Commercialization.”