Advanced Technology Development Facility began operations as a research plant for SEMATECH, a not-for-profit consortium that performs research and development to advance what?
SEMATECH SEMATECH (from Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology) is a not-for-profit consortium that performs research and development to advance chip manufacturing. SEMATECH has broad engagement with various sectors of the R&D community, including chipmakers, equipment and material suppliers, universities, research institutes, and government partners. The group is funded by member dues.
European Technology Exposure Facility The European Technology Exposure Facility (EuTEF) was a payload mounted on the exterior of the European "Columbus" laboratory, one of the modules of the International Space Station. The facility, mounted onto the exterior of "Columbus", provided a platform for multiple types of experiments and materials to be exposed directly to the harsh space environment.