SUSS MicroTec SE (SMHN)

Overview

SÜSS MicroTec SE is a globally recognized leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of equipment and systems for the production of microelectronics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and related applications. Founded in 1949 and based in Garching, Germany, the company operates across multiple key market segments, including Lithography, Bonder, Photomask Equipment, Microoptics, and Others. With a comprehensive portfolio that ranges from mask aligners, coaters and developers, UV projection scanners, to laser processing tools and more, SÜSS MicroTec SE serves a broad spectrum of industries. The company's offerings also extend to bonder systems for MEMS, compound semiconductors, and 3D integration markets, as well as specialized systems for cleaning and processing photomasks in the semiconductor sector. Additionally, it produces micro lenses and specialized optics for a variety of industrial applications. Key geographical markets include Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and the Asia Pacific, where it reaches customers through its production facilities, distribution companies, and trade representatives.

Products and Services

• Mask Aligners: SÜSS MicroTec produces high-precision mask aligners used in the lithography process. These are critical for aligning masks for patterning in microfabrication, catering to both research and industrial production environments.
• Coaters and Developers: The company offers advanced coater and developer machines that apply and develop photoresist on semiconductor wafers and other substrates. These machines are essential for the precise control of photoresist application, contributing significantly to the overall efficiency and quality of the lithography process.
• UV Projection Scanners: These high-resolution optical systems are designed for microstructuring in semiconductor technology. SÜSS MicroTec's UV projection scanners enable detailed pattern transfer onto wafers, highlighting the company's innovation in photolithography technology.
• Laser Processing Tools: The company also develops laser processing tools that provide versatile solutions for cutting, drilling, ablating, or structuring of various materials. These tools are used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices, MEMS, and other applications requiring high precision and efficiency.
• Bonder Systems: SÜSS MicroTec offers a range of bonder systems catered to the MEMS, compound semiconductors, and 3D integration markets. These systems are designed to handle various bonding processes, including wafer bonding, which are critical for the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices.
• Photomask Equipment: The company provides specialized equipment for the cleaning and processing of photomasks, an essential component in the semiconductor manufacturing process. This equipment ensures the integrity and quality of photomasks, directly affecting the performance of semiconductor devices.
• Microoptics: SÜSS MicroTec engineers and manufactures micro lenses and specialized optics for a wide range of industrial applications. These products demonstrate the company’s capability in precision optics, catering to industries beyond semiconductors, such as medical technology and consumer electronics.