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Samco Announces Sale of Advanced Etching Systems to III-V Lab in Europe

Samco Inc. (TSE: 6387), a leading manufacturer of semiconductor processing equipment, is excited to announce the sale of two of its advanced ICP-RIE systems, RIE-400iP, to III-V Lab, a prominent industrial research lab based in France. This strategic collaboration underscores Samco’s commitment to supporting cutting-edge research and development in the field of III-V semiconductors and…

FORTUNE Magazine: Kyoto’s Semiconductor Success

Featured in FORTUNE Businessweek 2024 June/July Edition: View original FORTUNE Article “We look to make profits in Japan and on the global stage. Our platform is the wider world.” Osamu Tsuji, Samco Inc. Chairman and CEO In an age of fast-moving technology, semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly becoming one of the most important sectors in the…

RIE-10NR Achieves Sales Milestone of 500 Units

In July 2023, the RIE-10NR, a capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) type reactive-ion etching (RIE) system designed for research and development purposes, achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the shipment of 500 units. Dr. Michihisa Yamamoto, Team Leader of the Quantum Electron Device Research Team at RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, supervised the installation of…

Samco and Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST) Announce Collaboration for Research Advancements

Samco Inc. (TSE: 6387), a global leader in semiconductor equipment, has embarked on a partnership with Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST). This strategic move aims to expand overseas sales, a pivotal aspect of the company’s mid-term management plan, and bolster the development of the European market. Samco will heighten its initiatives to cultivate…

Samco Inc. to Construct Third R&D Facility as Demand Surges for Innovative Semiconductor Equipment

Samco Inc. (TSE: 6387), a leading manufacturer specializing in cutting-edge processing equipment for the semiconductor and related industries, has unveiled plans to establish a third Research and Development (R&D) facility in close proximity to its headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. The new building, with a total floor space of approximately 850 square meters, will encompass two…