News: Suppliers
23 June 2025
Diamond Technologies acquires Akhan’s asset portfolio, including patents in diamond films
Materials innovation company Diamond Technologies Inc (DTI) of Hudson, MA, USA (which is developing and commercializing diamond-based solutions for semiconductors, aerospace, defense, optics and industrial applications) has acquired the complete asset portfolio of AKHAN Semiconductor Inc of Gurnee, Lake County, IL, USA (which was founded in 2013 and specializes in the fabrication and application of synthetic, lab-grown, electronics-grade diamond materials). The transaction includes all patents, trade secrets, intellectual property, proprietary machinery, and engineered materials developed by Akhan over the past decade.
DTI reckons that the acquisition positions it at the forefront of advanced materials innovation, with a patent portfolio focused on diamond film systems, manufacturing methods, and substrate integration — technologies increasingly sought after by semiconductor foundries and equipment manufacturers facing the limitations of legacy materials, the firm adds.
“Leading-edge semiconductor companies and equipment makers are in a race to break through the thermal and physical barriers of traditional materials,” says CEO Jerry McGuire. “The diamond technologies now under DTI’s control represent a viable, scalable path forward for the entire industry.”
DTI aims to move swiftly to commercialize key technologies in Akhan’s Miraj Diamond platform, with initial focus on applications in:
- thermally superior wafer substrates and spreaders for high-performance semiconductors;
- next-generation tooling and wear-resistant components for chip fabrication;
- diamond coatings for optical, defense and display technologies.
The firm has identified several strategic intersections between the acquired IP and ongoing initiatives in lithography, photonics and thermal management at leading chipmakers and semiconductor tool suppliers.
DTI is actively seeking strategic partners for co-development, licensing and technology integration. It says it is prepared to engage with global firms across semiconductors, aerospace, optics and defense to deploy Miraj Diamond technologies in commercial applications.
