SCREEN Opens New R&D Hub for Semiconductor Production in Albany, New York

The new facility will enable the company to accelerate development of next-generation semiconductor processes.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:06am

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SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. has celebrated the official opening of its new SCREEN Advanced Technology Center of America (ATCA) R&D hub in Albany, New York. The facility, established in collaboration with NY Creates, is located within the Albany NanoTech Complex and will enable SCREEN to expand its capacity and engagement with industry stakeholders as it develops leading semiconductor production processes and equipment.

Why it matters

The new ATCA facility positions SCREEN to play a key role in advancing semiconductor technology at a time of heightened global demand. By tapping into the resources and expertise of the Albany NanoTech ecosystem, SCREEN can accelerate innovation in critical production processes that will impact the entire semiconductor supply chain.

The details

ATCA has been established with a total capital investment of around JPY 12.0 billion expected by fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. The new facility includes 929 square meters of clean room space and 462 square meters of office space, and will enable SCREEN to engage with a broad range of industry stakeholders including global customers, consortia, universities, technology and material suppliers, and other tenants of the Albany NanoTech Complex.

  • SCREEN announced plans to establish the new R&D center in Albany in December 2025.
  • The official opening ceremony for ATCA was held on April 15, 2026.

The players

SCREEN Advanced Technology Center of America, LLC (ATCA)

A new R&D hub established by SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. in Albany, New York to reinforce its product competitiveness in the semiconductor production equipment business.

NY Creates

The owner and operator of the Albany NanoTech Complex, where the new ATCA facility is located.

Ian J. Brown, PhD

President of SCREEN ATCA.

Masato Goto

President & CEO of SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd.

David Anderson

President & CEO of NY Creates.

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What they’re saying

“ATCA's presence within the Albany NanoTech ecosystem will enable SCREEN to accelerate the development of next generation process applications, and expand SCREEN's capacity and capability to engage with a broad range of industry stakeholders including, global customers, consortia, universities, technology and material suppliers, and the other globally recognized tenants of the Albany NanoTech Complex.”

— Ian J. Brown, PhD, President, SCREEN ATCA

What’s next

SCREEN plans to continue investing in ATCA, with a total capital investment of around JPY 12.0 billion expected by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

The takeaway

SCREEN's new R&D hub in Albany positions the company at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, allowing it to leverage the resources and expertise of the Albany NanoTech ecosystem to develop next-generation production processes that will benefit the entire industry.