ACM Research Ships First KrF Lithography System to Chinese Fab
New Ultra Lith KrF track system targets mature-node semiconductor manufacturing, expanding the company's front-end product line.
ACM Research, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACMR), a leading supplier of wafer processing solutions, announced today the launch and shipment of its first Ultra Lith KrF track system to a major Chinese logic wafer fab customer. This move marks a significant expansion of the company's lithography product line, targeting the large and growing market for mature-node semiconductor manufacturing.
The new system is designed to deliver high-throughput performance, with the capacity to process over 300 wafers per hour. It incorporates advanced thermal and real-time process control, building on the company's proven ArF track platform. , the KrF system's flexible design includes 12 spin coaters and 12 developers, along with proprietary technology to minimize particle contamination and enhance production efficiency.
"The launch of ACM's Ultra Lith KrF track system expands ACM's presence in front-end process equipment and reflects our commitment to address a broader range of lithography challenges," said Dr. David Wang, President and CEO of ACM. He emphasized that KrF lithography remains essential for mature-node devices, which represent a significant portion of global semiconductor output.
The announcement comes after a mixed second quarter for ACM Research, which saw revenues of $215.4 million fall slightly below analyst expectations, though its earnings per share of $0.54 beat forecasts. Despite some market headwinds, including a forecasted decline in global Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) spending for 2025, ACM Research has reaffirmed its full-year 2025 revenue outlook of $850-$950 million. on ACMR stock, with an average price target suggesting potential upside. The company's strategic focus on expanding its product portfolio, as evidenced by this latest product launch, is a key factor in its growth strategy. The new KrF system is poised to enhance manufacturing flexibility for its customers and solidify ACM's position in the competitive semiconductor equipment market.