# Black Semiconductor acquires Applied Nanolayers

Black Semiconductor, a German chip connectivity company, has acquired Dutch-based Applied Nanolayers to accelerate development of its Integrated Graphene Photonics technology. Applied Nanolayers will operate as Black Semiconductor Netherlands.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-03-31
- Where: Delft, Netherlands
- Status: announced
- Products: graphene-based chip connectivity, Integrated Graphene Photonics
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Black Semiconductor](https://endata.com/companies/83804.md) (acquirer)
- [Applied Nanolayers](https://endata.com/companies/83805.md) (target)

## Sources

- [siliconcanals.com](https://siliconcanals.com/black-semiconductor-acquires-applied-nanolayers/), 2025-03-31: "The acquisition enhances Black Semiconductor’s ability to process graphene with a semi-automated 200mm production platform capable of manufacturing 10,000 wafers per year."

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