Appenzeller, JoergJoergAppenzellerMorin, PierrePierreMorinLockhart de la Rosa, Cesar JavierCesar JavierLockhart de la RosaIacopi, FrancescaFrancescaIacopiChen, ZhihongZhihongChen2026-05-282026-05-2820262948-1201https://imec-publications.be/handle/20.500.12860/59476The growth of artificial intelligence requires better computation at lower energy. Semiconductors remain the more prolific materials platform driving practical improvements to device hardware. Here, the authors outline a critical pathway for accelerating the transfer of early findings in material science into manufactural processes for faster scale-up and technology applications.engEditorial material10.1038/s44287-026-00274-xWOS:001703147800001