Figure 1 shows the overall trend in global demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and in the annual production value of the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry. As can be seen from the data presented in this figure, total global demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment is projected to rise to US$40.5 billion in 2013; however, the annual production value of the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry in 2013 will be only around US$1.49 billion, meeting only 3.7% of total global demand; the industry thus still has considerable potential for future growth. The segments of the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry where Taiwan possesses a significant technological advantage are packaging....
1.The Current Status of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry
2.Profiles of Leading Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Vendors
3.Conclusions
Figure 1 The Trend in Global Demand for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and in the Annual Production Value of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry
Table 1 HMI’s Key Technologies