Semiconductor Front-End Equipment Industry Overview
The semiconductor front-end equipment market is semi-consolidated, with major players like Applied Materials Inc., ASML Holding NV, Tokyo Electron Limited, LAM Research Corporation, and KLA Corporation. Market players are adopting strategies such as partnerships, innovations, and acquisitions to enhance their product offerings and gain sustainable competitive advantage.
- February 2024 - ASML Holding NV unveiled its latest chipmaking machine, the High-NA extreme ultraviolet, priced at EUR 350 million, weighing as much as two Airbus A320s. Intel Corp. secured the first shipment for its Oregon factory, with chip production set to begin late next year. The machine achieves 8-nanometer thick semiconductor lines, 1.7 times smaller than its predecessor, enhancing chip transistor density for increased processing speeds and memory.
- January 2024 - Applied Materials Inc. collaborated with Google to advance augmented reality (AR) technologies. This partnership leverages Applied Materials' expertise in materials engineering with Google's platforms to develop lightweight visual display systems for the next era of AR experiences. The goal is to expedite the creation of multiple generations of AR products, applications, and services.
Semiconductor Front-End Equipment Market Leaders
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Applied Materials Inc.
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ASML Holding NV
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Tokyo Electron Limited
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LAM Research Corporation
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KLA Corporation
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order