APAC Semiconductor Etch Equipment Industry Overview
The Asia-Pacific semiconductor etch equipment market is very competitive, and only a few key players contribute to the significant market share. Due to the significant capital required to enter this market, it is difficult for new entrants. Various companies are exploring various strategies such as product innovation, expansions, developments, mergers, and acquisitions to enhance their market domination.
- May 2022: ENF Technology, a Korean company, is preparing to establish hydrofluoric acid manufacturing facilities by investing KRW 51.2 billion in its Cheonan factory. Hydrofluoric acid is a raw hydrogen fluoride chemical used to cut circuits and eliminate contaminants during semiconductor manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix use it in wafers' etching and washing operations.
- May 2022: To address the growing demand for electrification goods, Hitachi announced that mass production of electric car inverters has begun at its Miyagi No.4 Plant in Murata, Miyagi Prefecture. Electric vehicles are in high demand worldwide because of their critical role in helping governments achieve carbon neutrality and reduce carbon emissions. Hitachi has increased its manufacturing capabilities and product line-up of fundamental components for electric vehicles, such as motors and inverters, to address this growing demand by forming manufacturing subsidiaries.
- Jan 2021: ULVAC, Inc., a Japanese company, announced the launch of the uGmni Series cluster system that combines deposition and etch modules. This enables the customers to equip a range of process modules, including sputter, etch, CVD, and others on the same transfer core. The company has also begun to sell production systems using this new platform.
APAC Semiconductor Etch Equipment Market Leaders
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Applied Materials
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Hitachi High-Tech
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Lam Research Corporation
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Tokyo Electron Limited
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Panasonic Corporation
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
