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Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center

Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in microelectronics and optoelectronics materials, is opening a new office and lab in Chandler. The Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center brings the company closer to key customers, partners, and research collaborators. It also provides direct access to the strong talent pool of engineers and scientists in Metro Phoenix.

Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes for the microelectronics and optoelectronics industries, announced the opening of a new office and lab in Chandler, Arizona: the Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center. This expansion strengthens the company’s proximity to key customers, partners, and research collaborators, while providing direct access to the robust talent pool in the Greater Phoenix area.

“This new office and lab bring us closer to the heart of the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem,” said Rama Puligadda, Chief Technology Officer at Brewer Science. “The proximity to our customers and partners will streamline our research collaborations and accelerate delivery of advanced materials that meet the rigorous demands of next-generation devices and support our U.S. semiconductor supply chain.”

The Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center will serve as both a collaborative research space and a customer engagement hub, accelerating product development and shortening the feedback loop from lab to fab. All Brewer Science R&D and manufacturing operations are conducted in the United States, reinforcing the company’s commitment to domestic innovation and supply chain resilience.

“The Chandler, Arizona area is a growing hub of semiconductor innovation, and we’re excited to collaborate with the talented professionals driving that momentum,” said Dan Brewer, co-CEO at Brewer Science. “This expansion allows us to pair their expertise with Brewer Science’s award-winning culture to accelerate meaningful technological advancements together.”

In addition to strengthening customer and partner engagement, Brewer Science is tapping into the rich talent pool of engineers, scientists, and technologists in the greater Phoenix area.

“Brewer Science has long been a valued partner in Arizona’s innovation ecosystem, including through their leadership on the Science Foundation Arizona board,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “This new Innovation Center in Chandler reinforces Arizona’s position as North America’s premier hub for semiconductor R&D and reflects our shared commitment to advancing next-generation technologies.”

“We are excited to welcome Brewer Science’s expansion to our business community,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “It is global leaders in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes, like Brewer Science, that make Chandler a community of innovation and a thriving hub for the semiconductor industry.”

The strategic investment in the region not only deepens Brewer Science’s industry collaborations but also contributes to Chandler’s growing reputation as a center for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation.

The Brewer Science Arizona Innovation Center is located at 145 S. 79th St., Chandler, Arizona 85226. This expansion marks another milestone in Brewer Science’s mission to provide innovative, American-made materials while strengthening its role as a key material innovator in semiconductor advancement. With eleven offices worldwide, Brewer Science is uniquely positioned to support customers and drive innovation across the U.S. and around the globe.

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Brewer Science is a global leader in developing and manufacturing next-generation materials and processes that foster the technology needed for tomorrow. Since 1981, we’ve expanded our technology portfolio within advanced lithography, advanced packaging, smart devices, and printed electronics to enable cutting-edge microdevices and unique quality monitoring systems for water and air applications. Headquarters are in Rolla, Missouri, with customer support throughout the world.

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