LAM RESEARCH SAS

Their core work

Lam Research SAS is the French arm of Lam Research Corporation, a global leader in semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment. Within H2020, they contribute specialized etching and deposition process expertise to European pilot lines for advanced semiconductor technologies. Their involvement spans fully-depleted silicon-on-insulator (FDSOI) substrates, smart power electronics manufacturing, and silicon carbide (SiC) wafer processing — all critical steps in next-generation chip production.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Lam Research SAS entered H2020 contributing to advanced CMOS substrate R&D (WAYTOGO FAST, 2015-2017), focused on pushing silicon technology to smaller nodes. Their later projects shifted decisively toward power electronics and wide-bandgap semiconductors, with R3-PowerUP (2017) targeting smart power on 300mm wafers and REACTION (2018) tackling SiC on 8-inch wafers. This trajectory mirrors the broader industry pivot from pure digital scaling toward energy-efficient power devices.

Moving toward wide-bandgap semiconductor manufacturing (SiC), positioning them at the intersection of semiconductor equipment and the green energy transition.

How they like to work

Lam Research SAS participates exclusively as a partner, never leading projects — consistent with their role as an equipment and process supplier embedded in larger European semiconductor initiatives. Their 85 unique partners across 19 countries reflect the massive ECSEL-style consortia typical of European microelectronics projects. They are a specialist contributor that brings specific fabrication capabilities to large, industry-driven pilot line efforts rather than shaping project direction.

Connected to 85 unique partners across 19 countries, entirely through large ECSEL/semiconductor consortia. Their network spans the European microelectronics ecosystem including major fabs, equipment suppliers, research institutes, and end-user companies.

What sets them apart

As a subsidiary of one of the world's top three semiconductor equipment companies, Lam Research SAS brings industrial-grade wafer processing capabilities that few European partners can match. Their value lies in providing access to production-ready etching and deposition tools and processes critical for transitioning pilot lines to volume manufacturing. For consortium builders, they represent a direct link between European R&D efforts and global semiconductor equipment supply chains.

Highlights from their portfolio

• REACTION
  Part of Europe's strategic push to establish an 8-inch silicon carbide pilot line — a critical capability for the EV and renewable energy markets.
• R3-PowerUP
  Major 300mm smart power pilot line project linking energy savings and CO2 reduction goals directly to semiconductor manufacturing scale-up.