deposition

Berchtold noted that the case with the Justice Department was in the middle of expert depositions, with a trial date set for March 6.

Traditionally, diamond production involves converting carbon at enormous pressures and temperatures, where the diamond form is stable, or by using chemical vapor deposition, where it is not.

Theodora also pointed out discrepancies in her testimony compared to what she said in her deposition several months ago.

The group supplies tools, mostly for the deposition of thin films, that let chip makers create increasingly powerful semiconductors needed for artificial-intelligence applications.

The government will have to produce documents and witnesses for deposition relating to around 15 raids, in addition to general operational information.