Meet AMIES, China's new hope in breaking reliance on ASML's chipmaking machines

Meet AMIES, China’s new hope in breaking reliance on ASML’s chipmaking machines

AMIES Technology, a new Chinese lithography equipment manufacturer that showcased its latest chipmaking products at an industry event in Shenzhen last week, is offering renewed optimism in the nation’s drive to reduce its dependence on Dutch giant ASML. The company presented a wide range of products – including compound-semiconductor lithography machines, laser-annealing systems, advanced inspection…

Read More
China debuts first e-beam lithography machine for commercial use in chipmaking milestone

China debuts first e-beam lithography machine for commercial use in chipmaking milestone

China is set to deliver its first domestically developed e-beam lithography tool for commercial use, advancing its chipmaking capabilities and taking a step forward in the race for technological advancement. Lithography systems – among the most sophisticated machines ever created – are crucial for the mass production of chips, though China remains in the very…

Read More