Exploring joint ventures and technology licensing, Fujifilm Electronic Materials plans to enter the Indian market, enhancing semiconductor material supply and expanding its presence.
Fujifilm Electronic Materials, the semiconductor division of the digital camera manufacturer, is preparing to enter the Indian market. According to a report by the Economic Times, the company is currently negotiating with various firms to supply comprehensive chemicals and solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and packaging.
On the sidelines of the SEMICON India 2024 event, Tetsuya Iwasaki, General Manager of Fujifilm’s electronic materials division, revealed that the company is in discussions about potential joint ventures and the option of licensing its proprietary technology to Indian firms.
The company earlier stated that by participating in SEMICON 2024, it aims to enhance the development and supply of semiconductor materials tailored to customer needs while also advancing the growth of India’s semiconductor industry and strengthening its presence in the Indian market.
Founded in 1983, Fujifilm Electronic Materials is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujifilm Corporation. It supplies a wide range of semiconductor materials, including photoresists, CMP slurries, and colour filter materials, covering all manufacturing processes for major companies, including Samsung, Intel, Micron, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
The electronic materials division operates 20 production facilities and six research and development centres globally in Japan, the US, Belgium, Taiwan, China, and Korea. According to Iwasaki, the company plans to establish new production units in the UK, France, Italy, and Singapore in the coming years.
