According to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the global semiconductor process control equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 11% during the forecast period 2016-2020.
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Technavio research analysts categorize the global semiconductor process control equipment market based on type:
Global semiconductor process control equipment market share by type 2015
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Inspection Systems |
52.64% |
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Metrology Systems |
45.22% |
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Process Control Systems |
2.14% |
Source: Technavio
Semiconductor inspection systems in global semiconductor process control equipment market
The global semiconductor process control market for inspection systems was valued at almost $3 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 11% by 2020. The usage of these systems for the inspection of masks and wafers during semiconductor wafer production will lead to the growth of this market segment. These semiconductors are used to detect in the products and process and have R&D applications for the development of next-generation technologies. The primary end-user industries for this market segment includes automobiles, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors. The increased use of these equipment is encouraging vendors to increase their production capacity and is creating a substantial demand for inspection systems.
“The market is witnessing a growing requirement for low-cost and high-performing semiconductor devices. The growing complexity of the design and manufacturing process of semiconductor devices needs to be controlled in order to obtain accurate and uniform devices and it ensures effective yield and the production of devices that are defect free. The need for inspection systems in the semiconductor manufacturing process will drive the growth of the market in the forecast period,” says Chetan Mohan, a lead analyst at Technavio for research on semiconductor equipment.
Semiconductor metrology systems in global semiconductor process control equipment market
The global semiconductor process control equipment market for metrology systems was valued at more than $2 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 9% by 2020. The growing usage of consumer electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, portable PCs, and wearable electronics is driving the growth for this segment. The rising demand for high-performance electronics and innovations in the design and manufacturing process technologies will boost the market for electronic chip fabrication materials. The use of metrology systems helps to monitor critical areas within the chip, improves the accuracy of tests and checks, and promotes the automation of production lines. It also helps manufacturers to maintain the yield as the number of processes involved in manufacturing increases.
Process control software in global semiconductor process control equipment market
The global semiconductor process control equipment market for process control software was valued at almost $1 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 25% by 2020. The extensive use of these systems to automate the entire semiconductor manufacturing process will lead to the development of this market segment. Process control software includes the automation of processes and equipment and to integrate machines in a factory, focusing on the stability, reliability, and scalability of the product. These systems also ensure maximum productivity and minimizing costs through real-time decision-making capabilities. This software used in factory setting helps to improve equipment performance, which in turn, aids in reducing scrap and enhancing processes and yield. Furthermore, this tool optimizes factory performance by reducing cycle time and improving line balance to ensure timely delivery.
The top leading vendors operating in the global semiconductor process control equipment market are:
- KLA-Tencor
- Hitachi High-Technologies
- Applied Materials
Other prominent vendors in the market include Carl Zeiss, Hermes Microvision, Lasertec, Nanometrics, Nova Measuring Instruments, Rudolph Technologies, and Toray Engineering.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report titled, ‘Global Semiconductor Process Control Equipment Market 2016-2020’. Technavio also customizes reports by other regions and specific segments upon request.
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