Global Wafer Cleaning Equipment Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Equipment Type, By Application (Memory, Interposer, MEMS, Logic, CIS, LED, RF Device and Others), By Wafer Size, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Global Wafer Cleaning Equipment Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Equipment Type, By Application (Memory, Interposer, MEMS, Logic, CIS, LED, RF Device and Others), By Wafer Size, By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030

The Global Wafer Cleaning Equipment Market size is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 9.4% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2022, the market attained a volume of 437.9 thousand units, experiencing a growth of 9.4% (2019-2022).

Batch spray cleaning systems are designed to provide precise and consistent cleaning of semiconductor wafers. Consequently, the Batch Spray Cleaning System segment will capture approximately 2/5th share in the market by 2030. The controlled spraying of cleaning solutions ensures that contaminants, particles, and residues are effectively removed from wafer surfaces, minimizing defects, and improving yield. These cleaning systems for wafer cleaning offer precise, efficient, and consistent cleaning processes in semiconductor manufacturing. They contribute to improved yield, reduced defects, and cost-effective manufacturing operations, ultimately benefiting the semiconductor industry's overall quality and productivity. Some of the factors impacting the market are rising demand for semiconductors, miniaturization of semiconductor devices, and integration challenges for wafer cleaning equipment.

The rising demand for semiconductors underscores their critical role in modern society and technology. As a result, semiconductor manufacturers continually innovate to meet the growing demands of various industries, leading to advancements in chip design, manufacturing processes, and semiconductor materials. This demand also highlights the importance of supply chain resilience and diversity to mitigate disruptions in semiconductor production. AI and machine learning applications, from natural language processing to computer vision, rely on specialized semiconductor hardware, such as GPUs, TPUs, and AI accelerators. As a result, the need for wafer cleaning equipment, will grow with the rising demand for semiconductors industry. Furthermore, miniaturization of semiconductor devices is a fundamental trend in the semiconductor industry, characterized by the continuous reduction in the size of integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor components. Several factors drive this trend and profoundly affect technology, manufacturing processes, and various industries. Miniaturization allows more transistors to be packed into a smaller area on a semiconductor chip. This results in increased computing power, improved performance, and enhanced capabilities of electronic devices. With emerging miniaturization of semiconductor devices, the market will automatically grow.

However, integrating wafer cleaning equipment into semiconductor manufacturing processes can pose several challenges. Semiconductor manufacturing is a highly complex and precise operation, and integrating cleaning equipment seamlessly into the workflow is crucial to maintaining production efficiency and product quality. Integrated cleaning equipment may require metrology and inspection capabilities to ensure effective cleaning. This can involve the integration of sensors and measurement devices. Therefore, all such factors are posing a challenge for the expansion of the market.

Equipment Type Outlook

By equipment type, the market is categorized into single wafer spray system, single wafer cryogenic system, batch immersion cleaning system, batch spray cleaning system, and scrubbers. The single wafer cryogenic system segment covered a prominent revenue share in the market in 2022. Single-wafer cryogenic systems are critical tools in semiconductor research and specific manufacturing processes that demand precise temperature control at extremely low levels. They enable scientists and engineers to explore materials and devices under extreme conditions and advance the development of cutting-edge technologies.

Application Outlook

On the basis of application, the market is divided into MEMS, CIS, memory, logic, RF device, LED, interposer, and others. The MEMS segment projected a considerable revenue share in the market in 2022. Due to their small size, MEMS devices are susceptible to particles and contaminants. Wafer cleaning equipment removes particles from the wafer surface, preventing defects and ensuring the reliability of MEMS devices. Wafer cleaning equipment is integral to the production of MEMS devices. It helps maintain the required cleanliness standards, ensures the reliability and performance of MEMS structures, and contributes to the success of MEMS applications in various industries, including automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.

Wafer Size Outlook

Based on wafer size, the market is classified into less than equals 150 mm, 200 mm, and 300 mm. In 2022, the 300 mm segment witnessed the largest revenue share in the market. 300mm wafers can accommodate significantly more semiconductor chips (integrated circuits) compared to smaller wafer sizes. This translates to higher production efficiency and throughput in semiconductor fabrication facilities, reducing manufacturing costs per chip. Larger wafers allow semiconductor manufacturers to achieve economies of scale. As the number of chips produced on a single wafer increase, the cost per chip decreases, leading to cost savings.

Regional Outlook

Region-wise, the market is analysed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2022, the Asia Pacific region led the market by generating the highest revenue share. This supremacy can be due to several things, including cheap labor in China, advancements in innovation and improving fabrication facilities in Taiwan, and the ongoing improvement of manufacturing capabilities for semiconductor equipment in Japan. These elements work together to produce a variety of cutting-edge advantages that boost the Asian semiconductor industry.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stakeholders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Tokyo Electron Ltd., SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd., Applied Materials, Inc., Lam Research Corporation, Veeco Instruments, Inc., Axus Technology, Entegris, Inc. (Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group), SEMES Co., Ltd. (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd), Ultron Systems, Inc., and Toho Technology Co., Ltd.

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Equipment Type (Volume, Thousand units, USD Million, 2019-2030)

• Batch Spray Cleaning System
• Batch Immersion Cleaning System
• Single Wafer Cryogenic System
• Single Wafer Spray System
• Scrubbers

By Application (Volume, Thousand units, USD Million, 2019-2030)

• Memory
• Interposer
• MEMS
• Logic
• CIS
• LED
• RF Device
• Others

By Wafer Size (Volume, Thousand units, USD Million, 2019-2030)

• 300 mm
• 200 mm
• Less than Equals 150 mm

By Geography (Volume, Thousand units, USD Million, 2019-2030)

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America
• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA

Companies Profiled

• Tokyo Electron Ltd.
• SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd
• Applied Materials, Inc.
• Lam Research Corporation
• Veeco Instruments, Inc.
• Axus Technology
• Entegris, Inc. (Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group)
• SEMES Co., Ltd. (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd)
• Ultron Systems, Inc.
• Toho Technology Co., Ltd.

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