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Global Atomic Layer Deposition Market - Key Developments
- In October 2022, Samco, a global manufacturer of etching, deposition, and surface treatment processing equipment for the semiconductor and related industries and academic facilities, launched the new Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) system, the “AD-800LP”. The main target of the system is gate oxide film deposition for next-generation power devices made of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) materials, which will play an essential role in carbon neutrality.
- In June 2022, Picosun Oy was acquired by Applied Materials, Inc., a leading US-based semiconductor equipment company.This is the largest exit in CapMan’s operating history, measured by the portfolio company’s exit value. Picosun provides global industries with the most advanced ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions. Picosun’s ALD solutions enable a technological leap into the future with turn-key production processes and unmatched, pioneering expertise in the field – dating back to the invention of the technology itself.
- In June 2022, SPARC, a new deposition technology for advanced logic and DRAM, was introduced by Lam Research Corporation. With its SPARC technology, Lam produces homogenous, strong low-k films that comply with features both in terms of composition and thickness. The delicate SPARC film is applied without the use of direct plasma, which may harm the delicate equipment underneath.
- In June 2022, Applied Materials completed its acquisition of Picosun. This will help broaden the company’s portfolio of specialty chips.