Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Industry Overview
The semiconductor metrology and inspection equipment market comprises prominent players such as Applied Materials Inc., Nikon Metrology NV, and KLA Corporation. These firms have continuously expanded their operation scales by focusing on market expansions and acquisitions. Acquisition activities effectively set the ball rolling regarding the overall growth of the market studied. Large companies have also been expending significant resources on R&D operations to protect their market position and drive innovation in the market studied. Overall, the degree of competition remains high, primarily driven by the strong presence of prominent players involved in the market studied.
- In December 2023, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation unveiled the DI4600, the latest innovation in its Dark Field Wafer Defect Inspection System. This state-of-the-art tool is specifically designed to inspect particles and defects on patterned wafers in semiconductor production lines. With its dedicated server, the DI4600 offers enhanced data processing power, enabling improved detection capabilities for particles and defects. By incorporating this advanced system into their production lines, semiconductor manufacturers can ensure highly accurate defect monitoring, resulting in increased yields and cost efficiency as production volumes continue to rise.
- In July 2023, Applied Materials Inc. and the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS announced a pioneering collaboration to create the premier technology center for semiconductor metrology and process analysis in Europe. This innovative hub is designed to provide state-of-the-art metrology systems to accelerate semiconductor research and enhance development efforts with chipmakers and ecosystem partners across Europe, with a specific focus on ICAPS (Internet of Things, communications, automotive, power, and sensors) market segments.
Semiconductor Metrology and Inspection Equipment Market Major Players
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KLA Corporation
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Applied Materials Inc.
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Onto Innovation Inc.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
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Hitachi Hi-Technologies Corporation (Hitachi Limited)
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
