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Canon looks to increase lithography system production
In an article published by Nikkei Asia review, Canon hopes to increase their production facilities for lithograph systems by up to 50-100%.
Lithography systems for Canon has always been more of an afterthought for Canon has they have lost significant ground to ASML over the past decade.
However with a 50-100% increase of production to meet demand, signs are pointing to Canon's increased share of market.
Canon, too, is looking to boost its annual production capacity for semiconductor lithography systems, a type of chipmaking equipment. It is shooting for an increase of 50-100% as early as the second half of 2018; lines are to be expanded at plants including one in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo.
The Netherlands' ASML Holding controls a large share of the market for semiconductor lithography systems, but demand is growing, even for older-generation models. This is driven by the spread of the internet of things, with online connectivity being added to an ever growing range of everyday devices. Canon wants to capitalize on the trend.
Read the article here (paywall)..
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