Tata Electronics Private Limited, a pioneering leader in India’s electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector, and Merck, a leading science and technology company, on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a strategic collaboration, to jointly develop capabilities in semiconductor materials, semiconductor fabrication infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution in India
The companies have come to an understanding whereby Merck will offer its full suite of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services, and its Material Intelligence solutions powered by AI, for Tata Electronics‘ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
As part of this partnership, Merck will also share best practices in safety and manufacturing excellence and provide access to platforms such as Athinia®, a secure data analytics platform, for collaboration on relevant information among participants across the semiconductor industry.
Additionally, the partnership encompasses plans for localised warehousing, development of the raw material supply chain, cultivation of talent, and the establishment of industry processes and standards in India.
The Fab in Dholera will produce semiconductor chips for applications across the automotive, mobile device, artificial intelligence (AI), and other key segments, serving customers globally.
The construction of this facility is progressing rapidly, and it is crucial to foster partnerships across the entire semiconductor ecosystem, encompassing process and design technology, materials, equipment and other critical aspects.
With its extensive experience in semiconductor materials and sub-fab services globally, Merck brings technical depth, global standards, and best practices, as well as a strong commitment to safety and sustainability, to the Indian market.
This partnership will support Tata Electronics’ Fab and help catalyse the broader industry ecosystem, spanning suppliers, talent and technology development, strengthening India’s position in the global semiconductor value chain.
