How Has the Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection Market Size Evolved in Recent Years?
The semiconductor metrology and inspection market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the semiconductor metrology and inspection market has seen significant growth recently. It is expected to escalate from $7.99 billion in 2024 to $8.46 billion in 2025, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The historic growth can be credited to factors such as the miniaturization of semiconductor devices, the need for higher semiconductor yield, strict quality control measures, higher process control demand, emphasis on defect reduction, global expansion of semiconductor manufacturing, and the augmentation of wafer sizes.
What Is The Forecast For The Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection Market Size In The Coming Years?
The Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for semiconductor metrology and inspection is projected to experience substantial expansion in the upcoming years, with a prediction of reaching $11.13 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%.
Several factors contribute to this expected growth in the forecast period, including the escalating complexity of semiconductor designs, the integration of metrology into process development, the emphasis on smart manufacturing, the evolution of EUV lithography, considerations for sustainability and the environment, and the growth of foundry and outsourced semiconductor manufacturing. The forecast period will also see significant trends such as advancements in process technology, 3d integration and packaging, multi-modal metrology, in-line process control, scrutiny of advanced materials, nanotechnology and miniaturization, upgraded defect inspection, and metrology application in quantum computing.
What Are The Essential Drivers Behind The Growth Of The Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection Market?
The expanding usage of smart gadgets is fueling the growth of the semiconductor metrology and inspection market. A smart device, defined as any device equipped with a wireless connection capable of linking with an app, the internet, a personal network, or another gadget, employs semiconductor metrology and inspection to ensure that each phase of semiconductor production is carried out to the maximum standard possible. Enhanced user experiences, increased familiarity with the benefits of smart device technology, and a rise in trustworthy internet connections have led to an upsurge in the number of smart devices. Cybercrew, a UK organization that develops and offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations of diverse sizes, reported in March 2023 that the number of UK households using smartphones hit 91.43% in 2021, a figure anticipated to climb to 93.8% in 2026. Therefore, the burgeoning application of smart devices will boost the semiconductor metrology and inspection market.
How Is The Global Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection Market Divided Into Key Segments?
The semiconductor metrology and inspection market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Optical, E-Beam
2) By Lithography Metrology: Overlay, Dimension Equipment, Mask Inspection And Metrology
3) By Application: Lithography Metrology, Wafer Inspection, Thin Film Metrology
Subsegments:
1) By Optical: Optical Inspection Systems, Scatterometry, Interferometry, Reflective Measurement Systems
2) By E-Beam: E-Beam Inspection Systems, E-Beam Metrology Systems, E-Beam Lithography Tools
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Future Of The Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection Market?
Product innovation is currently the prevalent trend in the semiconductor metrology and inspection industry. Leading firms in this market segment are prioritizing the creation of novel technologies to enhance inspection procedures and assure the quality of semiconductor gadgets. For instance, Onto Innovation, a semiconductor manufacturer based in the US, introduced pioneering acoustic metrology products in July 2022, inclusive of the Echo system. This expansion enables in-line characterization of opaque films, making it applicable to a wide variety of film thicknesses, ranging from ultra-thin 50 films to 35m opaque films, and metal layers, functioning at triple the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of older systems. Furthermore, the Echo system offers material characterization features such as thermal conductivity measurements and inline time domain thermo-reflectance for implant surveillance.
Who Are the Key Players In The Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection Market?
Major companies operating in the semiconductor metrology and inspection market include:
• KLA Corporation
• Applied Materials Inc.
• Onto Innovation Inc. (Rudolph Technologies Corporation)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Hitachi High-Tech Corporation
• Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.
• ASML Holding NV
• Lasertec Corporation
• JEOL Ltd.
• Nikon Metrology NV
• Camtek Limited
• Bruker Corporation
• Nanometrics Incorporated
• Horiba Ltd.
• Carl Zeiss AG
• SENTECH Instruments GmbH
• Keyence Corporation
• Accurion GmbH
• Alicona Imaging GmbH
• Angstrom Engineering Inc.
• Nanofilm Technologies Inc
• Veeco Instruments Inc.
• FormFactor Inc.
• Lam Research Corporation
• INFICON Holding AG
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Semiconductor Metrology And Inspection Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the semiconductor metrology and inspection market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the semiconductor metrology and inspection market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
