What is Mask Aligner Market?
Mask Aligner is a device which is used in photolithography process. The machine is mainly used for the production of integrated circuits. The process involved holding photomask over silicon wafer over which an ultra violet light is thrown through the mask. There are multiple types of mask aligners present in the market currently which are automatic, semi-automatic and manual. Growth of semiconductor and high demand for nano fabrication has resulted in growth of this market. Even though competition from Stepper Machine market is present. The market is still expected to growth fuelled by boom of semiconductor market. Geographically, Asia Pacific is the biggest market which is also home to Japan, China and India leading manufacturers, followed by North America region.
The market study is being classified by Type (Automated, Semi-Automated and Manual), by Application (Solar Equipment's Manufacturing Industry, Electronics Industry and Others) and major geographies with country level break-up.
SÜSS MicroTec SE (Germany), Tokyo Electron (Japan), Hitachi, Ltd. (Japan), Elmos Semiconductor SE (Germany), Applied Materials, Inc. (United States), Shanghai McLantis Machinery Co., Ltd. (China), Simco Group (India), EV Group (Austria), M & R Nanotechnology CO. Ltd. (Taiwan), Screen Holding Company Ltd (Japan) and Prolyx Microelectronics Pvt. Ltd. (India) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research are OAI (United States) and KYODO INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (Japan).
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Mask Aligner market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Mask Aligner has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Growing Demand for Nano Fabrication
- Rising Demand for Semiconductor Chips
- Large Number of Smartphone and Automotive Sales
Market Trend
- Solar Cells Innovation to Increase Efficiency and Mobility
Restraints
- Improvements in Stepper which can Act as a Substitute to Mask Aligner
Opportunities
- Enhanced Focus on Solar Energy Capitalisation
- Huge Investments by Major Plyers for Plant setup in Emerging Countries
Challenges
- High Initial Setup Cost
- Safety Associated with Operations of Mask Aligner
Market Leaders and some development strategies
In 2020, SÜSS MicroTec SE, Germany based market leader in semiconductor process solutions announced acquisition of the digital inkjet printer technology division of Meyer Burger Deutschland GmbH known as PiXDRO as well as its related patents. The acquisition will enable SÜSS to expand its lithography products portfolio.
In 2020, SÜSS MicroTec SE, market leader in mask aligners and semiconductor process solutions announced launch of new generation of mask aligner for imprint lithography known as MA8 Gen5.
Key Target Audience
Mask Aligner Manufacturers, Suppliers and Distributors, Component Suppliers, New Entrants/Investors, Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms, Government Regulatory and Research Organizations and End-Use Industries