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DIAMFAB has inaugurated a 750 m² industrial base in Grenoble for diamond semiconductor wafer production, the first of its kind in Europe. The facility, funded by €4 million, aims to create a European industrial supply chain for diamond, which has superior electrical and thermal properties.

By 2028, the site is expected to produce tens of thousands of wafers. This development comes as traditional semiconductor materials face physical limits. DIAMFAB has raised a total of €8.7 million, supported by private and public funding, and has partnerships with major companies like Schneider Electric and STMicroelectronics. The project is part of a broader strategy to enhance European technological sovereignty in semiconductors.