With the approach of an IoT-based society, the semiconductor industry is entering a new era of evolution. As core devices powering social change, semiconductors are growing more advanced and diverse, propelling the growth of society through artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles, robotics and 5G, and thus creating an ever-expanding market and helping realize a prosperous future. Concurrently, the device market requires expeditious and adaptable advancement of manufacturing equipment that can keep up with the transformation of semiconductors.
SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd. has continuously held the number one position in the global market for semiconductor cleaning processes with a range of etching, photolithographic and image processing core technologies cultivated over many years. We also offer an extensive lineup, from our 300 mm flagship models that deliver superior performance and productivity for the cutting-edge device market to the Frontier series that handles substrates of various shapes and sizes of 200 mm or smaller for the IoT device market. We are constantly working to expand our product portfolio with new products.
The new S3-5 factory at our Hikone Site, established to increase our production capacity, began operation in January 2024. The new facilities implement renewable energy use and chemical and wastewater reduction in line with achieving our SBT-approved* targets while responding flexibly and promptly to fluctuations in demand for equipment.
Our group celebrated its 80th anniversary in October 2023. We endeavor to remain at the frontier of technological innovation and advancement to achieve a more prosperous and brighter future. We will deliver innovative, creative solutions to our clients by providing superior manufacturing equipment that caters to their needs and contributes to their development.
We humbly ask for your ongoing support as we provide world-first semiconductor equipment, now and always.
Thank you.
*SBT (Science-Based Targets): An international initiative to set targets for CO2 emission reduction based on scientific evidence to prevent global warming.
Akihiko Okamoto
Representative Director and President