U of A Celebrates Grand Opening of MUSiC Semiconductor Fabrication Facility

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The University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas Power Group marked a major milestone with the opening of its new semiconductor fabrication facility, bringing together state leaders, industry partners, and national media to celebrate the region’s growing role in advanced manufacturing. The event highlighted Arkansas’s expanding footprint in semiconductor research, workforce development, and industry collaboration.

Dr. Alan Mantooth: MUSiC Fab Will Unleash Creativity of the Nation for Silicon Carbide

America’s First Multi-User Silicon Carbide Fab Opens

Making MUSiC: Powering the Future of Semiconductors

Other MUSiC Coverage:

Creating a National Sandbox: How the University of Arkansas’ MUSiC facility is bridging silicon carbide research and commercial output

Leading the Semiconductor Economy from the Lab to Fabrication

First multi-user silicon carbide fabrication facility opens – SAE International

University of Arkansas Power Group Launches MUSiC: America’s First Multi-User Silicon Carbide Fab – Semiconductor Digest

First U.S. Multi-User Silicon-Carbide v Fab Opens Its Doors | Electronic Design

EE Times: ‘Fab Will Be National Sandbox for SiC Creativity

University of Arkansas opens ‘first-of-its-kind’ silicon carbide fabrication facility

University of Arkansas opens facility for semiconductor research, development | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

UA marks opening of ‘unique to the world’ $95 million semiconductor lab

University of Arkansas opens MUSiC fab – Compound Semiconductor News

UA marks opening of ‘unique to the world’ $95 million semiconductor lab – Talk Business & Politics

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