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Vietnam’s Metal Manufacturing Renaissance: Key Players, Technologies, And Trends

Vietnam’s Metal Manufacturing Renaissance: Key Players, Technologies, and Trends

Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape has entered a phase of dynamic transformation. Steelmakers innovate with high-strength alloys, construction giants deliver mega-projects, and metal fabricators harness cutting-edge machinery to meet global standards. This article provides a succinct yet nuanced overview of the country’s metal manufacturing ecosystem, spotlighting key developments and future opportunities.

Vietnam’s Metal Manufacturing Renaissance Key Players, Technologies, and Trends(1)

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1. A Strong Foundation: The Steel Manufacturing Sector

Steel production forms the backbone of Vietnam’s industrial growth, supporting construction, automotive, and myriad downstream activities. Both domestic conglomerates and foreign-invested firms have propelled steel output, often innovating to meet evolving market demands.

Top Steel Players
Top Steel Players Key Specialization
Hoa Phat Group Integrated steel production
Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Corp. Major foreign-invested steel producer
Vietnam Steel Corporation (VNSTEEL) State-owned, key industry enterprise
Nam Kim Steel Joint Stock Company Coated steel products

Product diversification has become a hallmark of Vietnam’s steel industry. While Hoa Phat focuses on integrated steel complexes, Nam Kim specializes in coated steel catering to construction and consumer markets. Advanced galvanizing processes and rolling technologies have expanded the sector’s product range, reinforcing Vietnam’s position in regional supply chains.

2. Construction Boom: Engine of Growth

A surging demand for housing, infrastructure, and industrial facilities has placed construction at the forefront of Vietnam’s development. Leading construction firms undertake projects that shape the national skyline—from high-rise buildings in Ho Chi Minh City to mega-infrastructure ventures across the country.

Leading Firms
Leading Firms Expertise
PEB Steel Buildings Co., Ltd. Pre-engineered steel buildings, over 6,000 projects
Coteccons Construction JSC Large-scale civil and industrial projects
FECON Corporation Foundation engineering & underground structures

Firms like PEB Steel Buildings have popularized pre-engineered solutions, offering speedy construction and cost efficiency. Simultaneously, companies such as Coteccons focus on high-rise and commercial complexes, underscoring the construction sector’s capacity for innovation and rapid expansion.

3. Metal Fabrication: Precision and Innovation

Running parallel to steel production and construction is a thriving metal fabrication industry. Fabricators support sectors like automotive, electronics, and heavy machinery, producing components that must adhere to global standards.

Fabrication Specialists
Fabrication Specialist Core Competency
Vietnam Precision Industrial (VPIC1) Metal components for automotive & electronics
MESCO Vietnam Co., Ltd. CNC machining & laser cutting
Vietsteel Machinery Co., Ltd. Roll-forming machines & fabrication services

Many of these companies deploy advanced technologies, such as CNC machining and laser cutting, to achieve tight tolerances. Their capabilities underscore Vietnam’s journey from low-cost manufacturing toward a higher-value industrial ecosystem.

4. Tier 2 Auto Parts Suppliers: Bolstering the Automotive Value Chain

Vietnam’s ambition to become an automotive production hub has led to a gradual rise in Tier 2 suppliers. These firms provide specialized parts—from brake systems to wiring harnesses—essential for local and global automakers.
Company Specializations
Company Specialization
Redranger Vietnam Co., Ltd. Suspension & rubber-to-metal bonded parts
Nissin Brake Vietnam Co., Ltd. Brake systems & components
Bosch Vietnam Co., Ltd. Fuel injection systems & automotive electronics

Although vehicle assembly plants like Toyota Motor Vietnam dominate headlines, the maturing local supply chain is equally significant. These Tier 2 suppliers strengthen Vietnam’s automotive sector by providing cost-effective components that meet stringent quality requirements.

5. CNC, Laser, and Sheet Metal Machines: Driving Modern Manufacturing

Machinery adoption in Vietnam reflects the drive for precision and productivity. While all three machine categories—CNC, laser, and sheet metal—play critical roles, their deployment varies by industry.

Machine Types and Deployment
Machine Type Deployment Primary Industries
CNC Machines Widely used Automotive, electronics, general manufacturing
Laser Machines Moderate adoption Metal fabrication, electronics
Sheet Metal Niche but crucial Construction, large-scale machinery
  • CNC Machines: Valued for their versatility, especially in producing intricate electronic enclosures, precision auto parts, and industrial equipment components.
  • Laser Machines: Harnessed for high-speed cutting, engraving, and welding tasks, vital in metal fabrication and electronics manufacturing.
  • Sheet Metal Machines: Essential for construction materials and large structural assemblies, though limited in scope compared to CNC or laser equipment.

6. The Role of CNC in Electronics Production

As Vietnam becomes an electronics manufacturing hub, CNC machining underpins the production of high-precision components. From heatsinks and chassis for laptops to motor housings and testing fixtures, CNC ensures tight tolerances and shorter lead times.

Common CNC-Made Electronic Components

  • Housings & Enclosures: Smartphones, laptops, industrial circuit boards
  • Heat Sinks & Spreaders: Cooling solutions for CPUs, power modules
  • Connectors & Brackets: Custom parts for PCBs and industrial machinery

Vietnam’s strong electronics export market, driven by global tech giants, relies heavily on CNC to maintain product quality and competitive pricing.

Looking Ahead

The confluence of expanding steel output, booming construction, innovative metal fabrication, and a strengthening automotive supply chain underscores Vietnam’s manufacturing renaissance. Yet challenges remain. As the country aims to climb further up the value chain, it must continue developing a skilled workforce, investing in R&D, and bolstering its technology infrastructure.

For now, Vietnam stands at a pivotal juncture. From large-scale steel complexes to intricate CNC assemblies, the nation’s metal manufacturing ecosystem is maturing at a pace that captivates global investors. With sustained commitment to quality, technology, and workforce development, Vietnam is poised to cement its status as one of Asia’s rising industrial powerhouses.

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Siemens Delivers Innovations In Immersive Engineering And Artificial Intelligence To Enable The Industrial Metaverse

Siemens Delivers Innovations In Immersive Engineering And Artificial Intelligence To Enable The Industrial Metaverse

Siemens Delivers Innovations In Immersive Engineering And Artificial Intelligence To Enable The Industrial Metaverse

Siemens CEO Roland Busch delivers a keynote at CES 2024 and unveiled innovations combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opens CES 2024, the world’s leading technology gathering.

  • Together with customers and partners including Sony, Red Bull Racing, Unlimited Tomorrow, and Blendhub, Siemens highlights how technology is transforming the everyday

  • Siemens partners with Sony to introduce new solution for immersive engineering that combines Sony head mounted display with Siemens Xcelerator software

  • AWS and Siemens to make generative AI more accessible to application developers through combination of AWS Bedrock and Mendix Low-Code platform

  • Siemens enhances Siemens Xcelerator open business platform with new capabilities to combine real and digital worlds and drive digital transformation across industries

Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opened CES 2024, the world’s leading technology gathering. Siemens announced new partnerships and breakthroughs in AI and immersive engineering to enable the industrial metaverse, and highlighted how these technologies are empowering the world’s innovators to thrive using its open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator.

“We envision the industrial metaverse as a virtual world that is nearly indistinguishable from reality, enabling people — along with AI — to collaborate in real time to address real-world challenges” stated Siemens CEO Roland Busch. “This will empower customers to accelerate innovation, enhance sustainability and adopt new technologies faster and at scale, leading to a profound transformation of entire industries and our everyday lives. Together with our customers and partners, Siemens is proud to announce new products that will bring the industrial metaverse a step closer to all of us”.

“Siemens is making the industrial metaverse more accessible so that our customers can use it to solve their real-world problems faster, more sustainably and with greater efficiency – and we will make it available to companies of all sizes, so that everybody can turn their big ideas into world-changing innovations,” said Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens & Sony partnership to enable immersive engineering

Siemens and Sony Corporation (Sony) are partnering to introduce a new solution that combines the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software with Sony’s new spatial content creation system, featuring the XR head-mounted display with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays and controllers for intuitive interaction with 3D objects. Enabling designers and engineers to create and explore design concepts in a borderless immersive workspace, the new solution will kickstart content creation for the industrial metaverse. Expected to be available later in 2024, Siemens’ NX™ Immersive Designer, an integrated solution that combines Siemens’ NX software and Sony technology, brings immersive design and collaborative product engineering capabilities to Siemens’ flagship product engineering solution.

Watch the Siemens + Sony partnership video here

“At Sony, we are passionate about empowering creators with cutting-edge technologies, and in the field of spatial content creation, we have thrived in innovating the way they work by utilizing our proprietary motion and display technologies,” said Yoshinori Matsumoto, Executive Deputy President and Officer in charge of Technology and Incubation, Sony Corporation. “By combining our technologies and Siemens’ expertise in engineering, we are excited to enable more immersive engineering that redefines the daily workflow of designers and engineers. The high-quality, realistic rendering and intuitive interaction will give creators tools to pursue a more immersive creative processes that fuels further innovation in the industrial metaverse.”

In addition, Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Siemens is integrating Amazon Bedrock – a service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models from leading AI companies via a single API, along with security, privacy, and responsible AI capabilities – with Mendix, the leading low-code platform that is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.

Through a keynote address and exhibition presence, Siemens is highlighting how its customers are using the Siemens Xcelerator open business platform to transform how we Live, Work, Play and Make.

  • Live – Siemens is unveiling its smart home energy management portfolio – Inhab™ at CES. The suite of Intelligent Habitat solutions allows users to have full transparency and control over which sources are supplying energy at a given time and how that energy is being distributed throughout the home. Such features as real-time alerts, 24/7 monitoring and energy goal settings provide occupants with the transparency they need to make informed decisions. As more appliances go electric and we introduce EV charging and solar arrays to homes, the highly accurate monitoring and management solutions will help to lower energy consumption and utility bills while increasing safety and capacity.
  • Work –Siemens is showcasing its partnership with Sony to deliver the next generation industrial metaverse by combining new innovations in immersive engineering software in the Siemens Xcelerator open-business platform with Sony’s ground-breaking mixed reality hardware. Presented in collaboration with Red Bull Racing, Siemens is demonstrating how this new solution empowers engineers to free them from traditional constraints to bring together the virtual and physical worlds by immersing them in the industrial metaverse.
  • Play –The Siemens’ Experience at CES highlights how innovators are using the Siemens Xcelerator platform to transform how the world plays. Unlimited Tomorrow is doing life-changing work to design affordable, customizable and scalable prosthetics and working alongside customers to help develop cleaner, safer transportation for everyone, everywhere.
  • Make – Blendhub is using Siemens technology to tackle food insecurity and transform food production. Deploying and connecting a multi-localized network of food and personalized nutrition factories, moving them closer to ingredients supply and final consumers, Blendhub is enabling a technology-driven approach to shared value creation in the global food system.

Growing the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem

Alongside the visitor experience at CES 2024, Siemens is presenting opportunities for customers, partners and developers with the Siemens Xcelerator Developer Experience. With the launch of its Siemens Xcelerator Developer Portal, Siemens is taking a giant leap forward, delivering a first-of-its-kind platform consolidating all Siemens’ APIs and developer resources. This portal, part of Siemens Xcelerator, operates on principles of openness and collaboration, providing developers a unified space to explore and access Siemens and partner APIs.

In collaboration with Microsoft, the developer portal introduces a Chatbot, offering an innovative AI companion to enhance the development experience. Seamlessly integrated with industry-leading API platforms like Postman, the Siemens Xcelerator Developer Portal ensures a streamlined and developer-friendly journey from discovery to deployment.

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Okuma America Corporation Launches New Horizontal Machining Center

Okuma America Corporation Launches New Horizontal Machining Center

MA-4000H Makes its Debut

The executive team at Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce a product addition to the company’s line of CNC horizontal machining centers – the MA-4000H. The MA-4000H features one of the largest machining areas of its class and has the spindle power and speed for maximum efficiency and productivity. Okuma America Corporation will display the MA-4000H at booth #33850 at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, Illinois, on September 9 – 14, 2024.

MA-4000H Makes its Debut

Okuma America Corporation Launches New Horizontal Machining Center

The executive team at Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce a product addition to the company’s line of CNC horizontal machining centers – the MA-4000H.

The versatile MA-4000H joins Okuma’s extensive line of machines designed for heavy, high-performance metal machining for both mass production and variable-volume production runs. This versatility is made possible by the product’s range of available spindle options. Notably, this machine is designed with one

The Power to Create is Within Your Control

The MA-4000H is also equipped with Okuma’s new, proprietary OSP-P500 CNC control. The control’s dual-core processor and advanced capabilities, paired with the MA-4000H’s rigidity, allow for maximum accuracy and machining performance. Additional features of the OSP-P500 control include:

  • Windows-based, open-architecture platform for easy integration to applications on the Okuma App Store and beyond
  • Embedded, robust cyber-security features to protect operations and data
  • On-board energy management and green machining capabilities with Okuma’s proprietary Thermo-Friendly Concept & ECO suite plus functionality
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2025 Forecast

2025 Forecast

2025 TIV Forecast

Malaysia Car sales: Japanese vs Chinese EV cars

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) projects that Malaysia’s TIV for 2024 will be 800,000 units, a 4.57% increase from the previous estimate of 765,000 units. Nov 2024 total industry volume (TIV) grew 1.4% YoY to 731k, and accounted for 91.4% of the Malaysia Automotive Association’s (MAA) FY24 forecast

Looking deeper at 11M24 PVs, certain Japanese brands, like Honda, are still holding up, while Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Nissan, Lexus and Toyota lagged amidst rising Chinese (CN) brands. CLSA estimate TIV to fall 6% to 750k in 2025 due to slower national car sales with Chinese brands to make further share gains.

Hexagon Acquires Inspection And 3D Modelling Software Capabilities From 3D System

Hexagon acquires inspection and 3D modelling software capabilities from 3D System

Hexagon today announced the acquisition of 3D Systems’ Geomagic suite of interoperable software packages, which are used to create high quality 3D models from multiple sources, including laser scanning.

The Geomagic suite, which includes products such as Design X, Control X, Freeform and Wrap, is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then be used to generate history based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing. The Geomagic software tools can also be used to undertake initial free-form design, modify existing CAD models and to accurately measure and inspect parts for quality control purposes when finished. The acquired capabilities will strengthen the existing software portfolio of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and combine with its leadership in portable metrology sensors to deliver a sophisticated suite of solutions across the full range of manufacturing applications.

“The combination of Geomagic and our existing solutions will further strengthen our market leadership in 3D metrology and reengineering, demonstrating our commitment to deliver increasingly user friendly tools capable of executing complex tasks, so our customers can bring innovative, high quality products to the market at speed and with confidence. We look forward to welcoming the Geomagic team to Hexagon.” said Norbert Hanke, interim President and CEO.

Hexagon will pay a purchase price of $123M for the Geomagic software business, on a cash and debt free basis. In 2023, the acquired software business had around 100 employees, generated revenues of around $30M and delivered operating margins accretive to those of the Manufacturing Intelligence division. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, which are expected to be fully completed by early in the second quarter of 2025.

inspection and 3D modelling software capabilities

For further information, please contact: Tom Hull, Head of Investor Relations, Hexagon AB, +44 7442 678 437, [email protected]

Anton Heikenström, Investor Relations Manager, Hexagon AB, +46 8 601 26 26, [email protected]

 Hexagon is the global leader in precision technologies at any scale. Our digital twins, robotics and AI solutions are transforming the industries that shape our reality.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.4bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB. 

Konecranes Supplies Cranes To Support VinFast’s Electric Vehicle Production In Vietnam

Konecranes supplies cranes to support VinFast’s electric vehicle production in Vietnam

Konecranes has supplied five 25-ton CXT Double Girder Cranes to Vietnam’s VinFast Auto Ltd., bringing the total number of cranes delivered to the automaker to 25. This latest order, which also includes TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring, was placed in June 2024, with testing and commissioning currently in its final stages.

supplies cranes to support VinFast's electric vehicle

To help scale up production capabilities, Konecranes has equipped VinFast’s latest manufacturing facility with five 25-ton CXT Double Girder Cranes featuring TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring. This technology provides real-time data and insights on crane performance and usage through advanced sensors and connectivity. Accompanied by a three-year maintenance contract, this setup will enhance the safety and productivity of VinFast’s crane operations. Additionally, the cranes are equipped with dual hoists on a single trolley and a 120-meter runway, enabling seamless integration into VinFast’s production workflow.

Mr. Trinh Van Ngan, Deputy CEO of Manufacturing of VinFast Auto, says: “At VinFast, we are committed to collaborating with trusted and capable partners to achieve our production goals and expand into global markets. Konecranes has consistently proven the quality of its material handling solutions, backed by professional support services and swift responsiveness, helping us maximize production efficiency and elevate operational safety.”

VanHuy Mai, Country Director for Konecranes Vietnam, says, “The quality of our products and regular service help ensure reliable production for VinFast. For this latest order, we further leveraged Konecranes’ global manufacturing facilities to achieve shorter lead times, which proved highly beneficial for the customer.

A strong focus on customers, commitment to business growth, and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, as well as efforts to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.

For a concise overview of Konecranes’ business, please click here. Konecranes’ leading solutions for the automotive manufacturing industry can be found here. For a useful glossary of crane and lifting terms, please click here.

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with around 16,700 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. In 2023, Group sales totaled EUR 4.0 billion. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).

Further information:
Tanja Wilson, Communications Director, Industrial Service & Equipment
Email: [email protected] or phone: +971 56 4141878

Konecranes Media Desk
[email protected]

This release can be found on Konecranes.com.

Thai Motorcycle Exports Surge 157% In October To 6.5 Billion Baht

Thai motorcycle exports surge 157% in October to 6.5 billion baht

In October, motorcycle exports, including both completely knocked down (CKD) and completely built-up (CBU) units, experienced a substantial surge of 157% compared to the previous year, reaching 175,066 units. This marks a significant increase from the 68,136 units exported in the same month last year. The export value also rose, climbing 16.6% year-on-year to 6.5 billion baht, up from 6 billion baht in October of the previous year.

Despite this impressive growth in October, the overall performance for the first ten months of the year reflects a different story. Total motorcycle exports declined by 15.8%, amounting to 776,362 units. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) did not specify the reasons for this decline. However, it aligns with a similar trend observed in the first seven months of 2024, where export volumes dropped by 10.1% year-on-year to 473,075 units.

Seco Leads The Way With Life Cycle Assessment

Seco leads the way with Life Cycle Assessment

Seco is taking bold steps toward a sustainable future, leveraging Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to meet ambitious sustainability goals as well as supporting customers in making environmentally conscious decisions.

Seco leads the way with Life Cycle Assessment

Scanning Data Matrix

LCA systematically evaluates the environmental impact of products across their lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. By providing detailed insights into metrics like climate impact (CO2eq) and other key environmental impacts, Seco is enabling both internal improvements and customer transparency.

2024 highlights

Throughout the year, Seco focused on two key pilot areas:

  • Turning Inserts: An initiative launched in Fagersta, Sweden, enables Seco to assess the environmental impact of a large portion of its insert portfolio.
  • Round Tools: A pilot with a start-up company in Lottum, the Netherlands established a scalable LCA process for Solid End Mills, setting the foundation for future advancements.

These results set the standard for providing information on the environmental impact of tooling on component manufacturing by providing key figures on the impact of purchased tools and connecting these results with cutting data. These initiatives, along with programs like Reconditioning Program and Used Carbide Recycling Program, emphasize Seco’s commitment to driving sustainable solutions for manufacturing.

Next steps

In 2025, Seco will expand LCA coverage to include more of its portfolio and enhance MyPages with additional sustainability data. The Seco MyPages environment is a versatile online platform that offers various services, like quick quotations, effortless product searches or tool recommendations. It enhances customer experience by providing a centralized space for easy access to critical information.

By utilizing LCA as a service in demos and testing, Seco enables partners to conduct feasibility studies and tests with a strong focus on sustainability.

TRUMPF Expands Range Of Aluminum Types For Users Of 3D Printers

TRUMPF expands range of aluminum types for users of 3D printers

New aluminum alloys for 3D printing applications in numerous fields such as the automotive, aerospace and bicycle industries

TRUMPF expands range of aluminum types for users of 3D printers

TRUMPF supports 3D printing users in selecting the right powder. The high-tech company has expanded its range of aluminum alloys. (image: TRUMPF)

TRUMPF has expanded its aluminum portfolio for additive manufacturing. “The new aluminum alloys can be used in numerous 3D printing applications, from prototyping to series production. Users benefit from the typical advantages of 3D printing, such as lightweight construction, material savings, and a large degree of control in component design. The quality of the printed parts is at least as good as that of machined ones,” says Jan Christian Schauer, responsible for additive manufacturing material selection at TRUMPF. The expanded aluminum portfolio includes alloys that are suitable for the automotive, motorsports, aerospace and bicycle industries. In Frankfurt, the high-tech company will present sample parts at the world’s leading trade fair for 3D printing, Formnext.

The right aluminum alloy for every application

TRUMPF is working closely with customers from various industries to integrate the new alloys into their applications. “The variety of aluminum variants allows customers to use the best alloy for their particular application. It is not possible to cover all requirements with a single aluminum alloy. That’s why TRUMPF offers this broad portfolio,” says Schauer. The aerospace industry, for example, requires high-strength alloys, while the automotive industry relies on alloys that are particularly cost-effective. In the bicycle industry, especially in frame construction, the aluminum alloy 6061 has established itself, but thus far only in conventional manufacturing processes. Now, frame manufacturers can also use this alloy in TRUMPF 3D printers.  

TRUMPF 3D Printing Application Lab supports users  

TRUMPF assists its customers in selecting the right alloy at its 3D printing application lab in Ditzingen, Germany. There, clients can test the various aluminum alloys with the high-tech company’s 3D printing experts to find the correct material for their application.  

Asahi Kasei Receives 2024 TSMC Excellent Performance

Asahi Kasei receives 2024 TSMC Excellent Performance

Asahi Kasei received a 2024 TSMC Excellent Performance Award for its Pimel photosensitive Polyimide material, in recognition of its “Excellent Technology Collaboration and Production Support in Advanced Packaging” at the 2024 Supply Chain Management Forum held by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. on December 2, 2024.

Asahi Kasei President Koshiro Kudo receives the award on behalf of Asahi Kasei

TSMC presents the Excellent Performance Award to suppliers that have made remarkable contributions to its technology leadership and manufacturing with advanced semiconductor processes over the past year. At the award ceremony, TSMC Chairman & CEO Dr. C.C. Wei thanked suppliers for delivering timely and high-quality professional services to drive continuous improvement of the supply chain and related industries.

Pimel has been used for worldwide semiconductor applications such as buffer coatings, passivation layers for bumping, and dielectric layers for re-distribution bumping. As semiconductor technology continues to advance, the demand for materials like Pimel has grown, with these applications becoming increasingly vital in supporting the evolution of more complex and compact semiconductor devices.

Nobuko Uetake, Lead Executive Officer of Asahi Kasei and Senior General Manager of its Digital Solutions Administration, commented, “It is a great honor for Asahi Kasei to receive this award. Pimel photosensitive dielectric is a mainstay of our Digital Solutions, which is one of Asahi Kasei’s “10 Growth Gears” (GG10) businesses to drive our next phase of growth. We are proud to be able to develop Pimel products that meet customer requirements by leveraging our technological capability and quality assurance system built up over many years. With a new plant for Pimel scheduled to start operation this fiscal year, we look forward to providing swift and reliable supply of products that support advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes.”

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