Company profile
Lam Research UK
Bristol operation of Lam Research, including the Metior product line developing semiconductor-wafer process diagnostics and metrology systems.
Company overview
Lam Research's UK operation is based at Aztec West in Almondsbury, near Bristol, and is home to the group's Metior product line, which develops semiconductor-wafer process diagnostics and metrology systems. Lam Research is one of the world's largest suppliers of wafer-fabrication equipment, with products spanning etch, deposition and clean processes used throughout semiconductor manufacturing. The Bristol team works on the sensors, diagnostics and control technologies that monitor and optimise those processes in production fabs, continuing a local capability that traces back to the Metryx business acquired by Lam. The UK company, Lam Research U.K. Ltd, is registered with Companies House. The Bristol site places process-diagnostics engineering for wafer fabrication within the south west's semiconductor equipment community.
Semiconductor activity
Primary capability: Metrology / Inspection.
Technologies and capabilities
- Wafer process diagnostics
- Metrology systems
- Process monitoring and control
Metior process diagnostics; Metrology systems; Process-control technology
Markets served
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Wafer fabrication
UK presence
Almondsbury, South West. Part of the Bristol / South West cluster.