Lam Research has introduced an atomic layer deposition (ALD) machine named ALTUS Halo, which utilizes molybdenum. The use of molybdenum in this machine reduces resistance by 50% compared to tungsten, ultimately accelerating application speed, according to Tae-Soon Park, Director of Lam Research, during a press conference at Semicon Korea.
Recent #equipment news in the semiconductor industry
YEST has been in discussions with Japanese NAND giant Kioxia to supply high pressure annealing (HPA) equipment. According to a company spokesperson, the talks are aimed at providing HPA equipment for Kioxia's line expansion. YEST's equipment is capable of processing 125 wafers per action, compared to the rival's 75.
➀ Philoptics has appointed a former Samsung executive as the head of its fab equipment business.
➁ Im Baek-gyun, who was previously the executive vice president and head of the manufacturing innovation center at Samsung DI, will take on the role of president next month.
➂ This move strengthens Philoptics' position in the semiconductor equipment market.
➀ DIT announced a deal worth 20.52 billion won to supply SK Hynix with laser annealing kits; ➁ The agreement has been in place since 2023; ➂ The exact number of units supplied was not disclosed.
➀ Semicon Japan exhibit high attendance but a muted tone due to concerns over spending; ➁ Rapidus, a Japanese government-backed semiconductor plan, is seen as a fantasy; ➂ Analysts are adjusting their 2025 WFE outlook due to slowing demand; ➃ Chip equipment companies are lobbying for China sales, raising questions about hypocrisy; ➄ Stock market instability and uncertainty about the new administration's semiconductor policies.
➀ FOUP cleaner ISTE is expanding into plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) equipment; ➁ Cho Chang-hyun, the CEO of the fab equipment manufacturer, announced this at the company's IPO conference; ➂ The PECVD equipment market is 30 times larger than that of FOUP.
➀ FOUP cleaner manufacturer ISTE is expanding into plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) equipment; ➁ The CEO of the fab equipment maker, Cho Chang-hyun, mentioned this during the company’s conference; ➂ The PECVD equipment market is 30 times larger than the FOUP market.