YES Ships First India-Made Semiconductor Tech

  • They deliver the first VeroTherm Formic Acid Reflow tool made in India for advanced semiconductor technology. 
  • This marks a significant step for India’s semiconductor industry, as it is the first advanced semiconductor equipment produced in the country for AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications.

Yield Engineering Systems, Inc. (YES) has successfully shipped its first commercial VeroTherm Formic Acid Reflow tool from its Sulur, Coimbatore facility to a leading global semiconductor manufacturer. This milestone marks a significant advancement for India’s semiconductor industry, as it represents the first high-end semiconductor equipment produced in the country for applications such as High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), which is crucial for AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC).

The shipment underscores the company’s commitment to bolstering India’s semiconductor ecosystem, enhancing efficiency in delivering advanced manufacturing solutions both locally and globally. The Sulur facility, which began operations in September 2024, plays a pivotal role in YES’s global expansion strategy, ensuring streamlined production and distribution for its customers worldwide. With over 40 years of industry expertise, YES has built a strong reputation for its semiconductor, display, and life sciences processing equipment. 

The Sulur facility features technology to support the increasing demand for YES’s innovative product lines, including VertaCure, VeroTherm, and VeroFlex. In line with its commitment to strengthening India’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, YES aims to develop a robust local supply chain and generate employment opportunities. Government officials hailed the development as a transformative step for India’s semiconductor ambitions.

“The commencement of shipments from YES’s Tamil Nadu facility is a crucial advancement in India’s drive for self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing. The government remains committed to supporting this industry’s growth and innovation,” stated S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).

Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Industries, T.R.B. Rajaa, highlighted the state’s proactive role in semiconductor growth: “This shipment is a direct outcome of Honorable Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s U.S. visit and our Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy. Despite global challenges, Tamil Nadu is dedicated to becoming a global semiconductor hub, as evidenced by our ₹500-crore Semiconductor Mission.”

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Ramakanth Alapati, Chairman and CEO of YES, emphasized the company’s vision: “This facility is an integral part of our global manufacturing network, reinforcing our ability to provide reliable, high-quality solutions to customers worldwide.”

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Akanksha Gaur
Akanksha Gaur
Akanksha Sondhi Gaur is a Senior Technology Journalist at Electronics For You (EFY), specialising in emerging technologies and electronics. Holding a German patent and over a decade of industrial and academic experience, she has interviewed industry leaders, authored in-depth technology features, and published multiple research papers.

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