Eaton Partners with NY CREATES for $20M Semiconductor Facility at Albany NanoTech Complex
Eaton, a global leader in intelligent power management, has secured a contract worth approximately $20 million to support the development of the NanoFab Reflection semiconductor research and development facility at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex.
This advanced facility, featuring a 50,000-square-foot cleanroom, will enhance NY CREATES’ capabilities in semiconductor innovation by providing a cutting-edge environment for research, development, and commercialization of critical computer chip technologies. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the project is funded by New York State, NY CREATES, its industry collaborators, and the $52 billion U.S. CHIPS & Science Act.
“Semiconductors are foundational to virtually every industry worldwide, and their production depends on reliable power,” said John Rhodes, president of Eaton’s electrical assemblies and residential solutions for the Americas. “Our power management solutions and software are designed to meet NY CREATES’ high standards for power quality, reliability, and efficiency, all while maintaining top-tier safety.”
The NanoFab Reflection project expands NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, bolstering its integrated ecosystem for research, prototyping, and workforce development. This includes collaboration with corporate partners like IBM, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, ASML, and Lam Research. The facility will also host advanced nanotechnology research, offer hands-on internships for students, create career opportunities, and house the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, a key component of the National Semiconductor Technology Center.
Eaton will supply low- and medium-voltage switchgear to ensure centralized control and protection for sensitive electronic systems in the new facility. Additionally, NY CREATES will implement Eaton’s Brightlayer electrical power monitoring system across the Albany NanoTech Complex, enabling improved energy management, reduced consumption, and minimized unplanned downtime.
This advanced facility, featuring a 50,000-square-foot cleanroom, will enhance NY CREATES’ capabilities in semiconductor innovation by providing a cutting-edge environment for research, development, and commercialization of critical computer chip technologies. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the project is funded by New York State, NY CREATES, its industry collaborators, and the $52 billion U.S. CHIPS & Science Act.
“Semiconductors are foundational to virtually every industry worldwide, and their production depends on reliable power,” said John Rhodes, president of Eaton’s electrical assemblies and residential solutions for the Americas. “Our power management solutions and software are designed to meet NY CREATES’ high standards for power quality, reliability, and efficiency, all while maintaining top-tier safety.”
The NanoFab Reflection project expands NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, bolstering its integrated ecosystem for research, prototyping, and workforce development. This includes collaboration with corporate partners like IBM, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, ASML, and Lam Research. The facility will also host advanced nanotechnology research, offer hands-on internships for students, create career opportunities, and house the CHIPS for America EUV Accelerator, a key component of the National Semiconductor Technology Center.
Eaton will supply low- and medium-voltage switchgear to ensure centralized control and protection for sensitive electronic systems in the new facility. Additionally, NY CREATES will implement Eaton’s Brightlayer electrical power monitoring system across the Albany NanoTech Complex, enabling improved energy management, reduced consumption, and minimized unplanned downtime.
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