Lasertec 

Lasertec Corporation operates globally, focusing on the development, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of high-tech equipment across several key industries. Its primary areas of expertise include machinery for semiconductor production, advanced laser microscopes, and specialized apparatus for flat panel displays. Within the semiconductor realm, the company delivers crucial systems for detecting and quantifying defects on both semiconductor photomasks and wafers. Additionally, Lasertec offers a diverse portfolio of wafer-related solutions, such as inspection and review systems for SiC, GaN, multi-wavelength applications, and wafer edges. Its product lineup also extends to systems for inspecting and measuring wafer bumps, as well as tools for monitoring the TSV back grinding process. For the flat panel display sector, Lasertec provides dedicated photomask inspection systems. Its innovative laser microscopes are vital instruments for observing and measuring a broad spectrum of materials and components. These range from semiconductor substrates, transparent films, and coating materials, to various inorganic and organic compounds, biological samples, metal parts, plastic components, and even lithium-ion batteries. The company, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, was established in 1960. It was originally known as NJS Corporation before officially rebranding as Lasertec Corporation in 1986.