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Eaton-based R&D Facility to receive $14 million for expansion to support semiconductor manufacturing

EATON — Bullen Ultrasonics announced they plan to expand its Technology Developments Center (TCD) in Eaton to support growth in semiconductor manufacturing and other technological advancements.

The company will invest more than $14 million to expand the TDC with the help of the JobsOhio R&D Center Grant and the City of Eaton, according to a release from the Dayton Development Coalition.

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“Bullen Ultrasonics has a history of making bold advancements to have a positive impact on our community and the industries we serve. We value the importance of investing into our employees, our technologies, and our facilities in order to support our customers,” Bullen President Tim Beatty said.

In addition to investments in semiconductor manufacturing, the money will also go towards aerospace composites, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS).

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“Our partnership with JobsOhio and the City of Eaton will allow us to take major strides forward to meet the ever-growing demands for advanced technology in the Semiconductor, MEMS, and Aerospace sectors. The expansion of our TDC will allow us to implement robotic automation, data automation, and further develop our latest MicroLucent technology in order to increase market share and improve value for our existing customers,” Beatty added.

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