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<p class="has-text-align-center">Adopted for Manufacturing of 2.5D/3D Semiconductor Package Processing</p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; December 8, 2023, <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced that it has  installed the <a href="https://www.gigaphoton.com/products/7670">&#8220;G300K&#8221;</a> ultra-fine ablation processing lightsources at a package substrate manufacturer.<a href="http://gigaphoton.com/"></a></p>


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<p class="has-text-align-center">G300K, a KrF excimer laser for ultra-fine ablation processing</p>



<p>Gigaphoton has applied its expertise in semiconductor lithography lightsources to develop a lightsource for ultra-fine ablation processing for advanced packaging processes.</p>



<p>The latest addition to its lineup, the G300K, is an excimer laser based on KrF (248nm) wavelength, which is connected to the processing equipment for semiconductor package substrates. It achieves high power, high repetition rate, high uptime, and long lifespan.&nbsp;&nbsp; The excimer laser is primarily used in the process of creating small holes with a diameter of 10μm or less, as well as trenches. It is expected to be adopted for the manufacturing of 2.5D/3D packages utilizing chiplets, which are projected to increase primarily for server applications.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President and CEO of Gigaphoton said, &#8220;In Gigaphoton, alongside our research and development of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, we have also been exploring various possibilities for the application of excimer lasers in other fields. Through this journey, our product, the G300K, has been integrated into ORC MANUFACTURING&#8217;s equipment and installed for the first time in the semiconductor package substrate industry. We have faced numerous challenges along the way, but we are delighted with this installation. As a critical lightsource manufacturer in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, we will continue to contribute to the industry through continuous research and development on new processes to facilitate the further implementation of excimer lasers.</p>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of lightsources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">https://gigaphoton.com/</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media Contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc.<br>Corporate Planning Department<br>Kenji Ohishi<br><br>Email: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


Gigaphoton Deploys Excimer Laser for Ultra-Fine Ablation Processing


<p class="has-text-align-center">To respond to a significant increase in market demand</p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; October 6, 2023, <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced that it held the grand completion of our cutting-edge production facility , which has been under construction since July 2022. This achievement represents a significant step in taking innovation to the next level and our production capacity.<a href="http://gigaphoton.com/"></a></p>


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<p class="has-text-align-center">The appearance of the new production building</p>



<p>The newly completed production building, which was invested with 5 billion yen, is Gigaphoton&#8217;s first dedicated building for production. In addition to improving production efficiency, the new facility aims to enhance employee welfare and has plans to increase the workforce in the production department by 2.4 times compared to 2020.</p>



<p>Since 2020, Gigaphoton has been gradually implementing measures to improve productivity and to expand production capacity through facility enhancements. With the operation of the new production building, Gigaphoton will be able to achieve its goal of increasing production capacity by 2.5 times compared to 2020.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President and CEO of Gigaphoton said, &#8221; It is predicted that the semiconductor market will grow to a trillion-dollar scale by 2030, and the demand for lithography will also increase. Gigaphoton is committed to meeting customer demands by strategically expanding its production capacity.</p>



<p>Employee satisfaction is an essential factor in increasing production capacity. We have established a working environment that allows for diverse work styles through the implementation of multipurpose spaces and facilities that cater to diversity, based on ideas proposed by our employees.</p>



<p>As a supplier of lithography lightsources which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will continue to contribute to the semiconductor industry by strengthening the supply and service of our products. “</p>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://gigaphoton.com/</a></p>



<p><strong>Overview of the new production building:</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Location</td><td>400, Yokokura-shinden, Oyama, Tochigi, Japan<br>(In the same place of Gigaphoton Headquarter)</td></tr><tr><td>Structure / Size</td><td>Steel-frame Construction, 3-story building with a rooftop floor</td></tr><tr><td>Total Floor Area</td><td>81,130 square feets (7,537.23 square meters)</td></tr><tr><td>Investment Amount</td><td>5 billion yen</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media Contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc.<br>Corporate Planning Department<br>Kenji Ohishi<br><br>Email: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


Gigaphoton has unveiled a new production building that expands its capacity to remarkable heights 2.5 times


<p>Gigaphoton is proud to announce that we have earned the Intel EPIC Valued Supplier Award for Cost. We are one of just 8 companies in all of Intel’s global supply chain to win an EPIC Valued Award for 2023. #IntelEPIC</p>


Intel EPIC Valued Supplier Award Winner 2023 for Cost


<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Strengthen communication functions and enhance employee benefits in line with business expansion</em></p>


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<p>Oyama, Tochigi; March 30, 2023, <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced that it will start using the new cafeteria building completed in the Komatsu Oyama Site, on April 3.<a href="http://gigaphoton.com/"></a></p>



<p>The semiconductor market is expected to grow in the medium to long term, and the production of Gigaphoton is also increasing year by year. Gigaphoton Headquarter in Oyama, which is responsible for technological development and production, is also increasing its staff, and it was necessary to expand cafeteria capacity to accommodate further employee increases in the future.</p>



<p>The new cafeteria building has two stories which contains 473 seats. It also works as a hub that connects employees of different buildings in Oyama Site. There is a multi-purpose room (meeting room) with 255 square meters, where employees in different divisions interact with each other, including technical development, production, customer support, and other areas.</p>



<p>The interior design of the new cafeteria building reflects the opinions of project members who participated from Gigaphoton employees. They are also engaged in part of the painting work to use there with attachment.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President and CEO of Gigaphoton said, &#8220;As the production of Gigaphoton grows over the medium to long term, we treat our human resources the most important asset. We are actively investing in people and striving to create an environment where people can want to work in Gigaphoton. The new cafeteria building has become a building that further improves the quality of communication, which is a strong point of our company not only for employee welfare.<br>As a supplier of lithography lightsources essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will work to further enhance the workplace environment and promote diversity and inclusion from the perspective of sustainability. “</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media Contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc.<br>Corporate Planning Department<br>Kenji Ohishi<br><br>Email: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


A new cafeteria has been constructed and has started operations for Gigaphoton


<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Accelerate efforts toward carbon neutral through the use of renewable energy</em></p>


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<p>Oyama, Tochigi; March 24, 2023, <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced that it installed its first solar panel on the roof of the head office.<a></a><a href="http://gigaphoton.com/"></a></p>



<p>In February 2023, Gigaphoton installed 1,100 photovoltaic panels on the roof of its head office building and is scheduled to begin power generation in May. The installed solar panels are expected to generate approximately 460MWh per year (equivalent to approximately 4% of the annual power consumed by Gigaphoton), which is equivalent to approximately 210t-CO2 <sup>*1</sup> in terms of CO2 emissions.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton also designed the new production building, that is currently under construction (scheduled for completion in late 2023), with the installation of solar panels to increase the ratio of renewable energy used. Gigaphoton aims to be carbon neutral by virtually eliminating its own GHG emissions in 2030. One of the efforts toward carbon neutrality is the aim of achieving a 30% use ratio of renewable energy in 2030. To achieve this goal, Gigaphoton will promote energy creation, including installation of solar panels, in parallel with power saving in production processes and other areas.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President and CEO of Gigaphoton said, &#8220;Based on our sustainability policy, Gigaphoton will further accelerate the reduction of power consumption during product operation, while actively working to reduce GHG generated during production by reducing power consumption during production and utilizing renewable energy. As a supplier of lithography lightsources essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will proactively contribute to reducing environmental impact through a wide range of initiatives.</p>



<p><sup>*1</sup> Calculated using the emission factor of fiscal 2021 (market based)</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media Contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc.<br>Corporate Planning Department<br>Kenji Ohishi<br><br>Email: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


Gigaphoton installed its first solar panel on the head office


<p class="has-text-align-center">Supporting increasing semiconductor lithography lightsources worldwide</p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; December 23, 2022, <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gigaphoton Inc. </a>(Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, announced a policy to improve field support capability through its field services and supports for lithography lightsources worldwide by expanding training capability.</p>



<p>According to industry reports, the semiconductor market is expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2030. Gigaphoton, a manufacturer of lightsources for semiconductor lithography, is focusing on expanding its facilities and training field service engineers in order to provide better support systems customer and then support industry growth.</p>



<p>To expand the training capability of field support engineers throughout the Gigaphoton Group, the company added a training center in Tainan and Taichung, Taiwan. Training lasers are now installed at all four service locations in Taiwan. In addition, Gigaphoton has added training lasers in the U.S., Singapore, Changzhou, China, and expanded its training center.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton plans to expand its training facilities in each region continuously to double the number of training lasers and trainers worldwide in FY2025 (compared to FY2020).</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton, said, &#8220;As demand for semiconductors is expected to grow toward 2030, our lightsources operating at customers are also increasing year by year. We are enhancing our capability of training field support engineers throughout the entire Gigaphoton to maximize our customers&#8217; availability. As a supplier of lithography lightsources are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will continue to enhance our field service to support our industry growth.&#8221;</p>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gigaphoton.com/" target="_blank">https://gigaphoton.com/</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media Contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc.<br>Corporate Planning Department<br>Kenji Oishi<br><br>Email: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com" target="_blank">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Gigaphoton expands training capability to enhance its field services


<p class="has-text-align-center">Began contributing to local communities and reducing food loss and waste <br>by donating 2,750 food reserves</p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; December 13, 2022 &#8211; <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/en/">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it had donated 2,750 food reserves to facilities in Oyama City on November 29.</p>



<p>Food drive in Oyama City is a program that collect food that cannot be consumed in the home and provides it to people and welfare facilities who are in need. Gigaphoton endorses the food drive program of Oyama City and strives to contribute to local communities and reduce food loss and waste by donating food reserves.</p>



<p>Efforts to reduce food loss and waste will also lead to the realization of carbon neutrality, and environmental benefits can also be expected. Gigaphoton aims to achieve carbon neutrality, virtually zero carbon emissions, by 2030.</p>



<p>In “Sustainability Policy”, which was formulated in December of last year, Gigaphoton is promoting sustainability based on the three axes; &#8220;With people,&#8221; &#8220;With the planet,&#8221; and &#8220;With business.&#8221; Prior to the formulation of this policy, Gigaphoton has been conducting activities to contribute to the prevention of community-wide infectious diseases, such as donating an alcohol sprayer for disinfectant to elementary and junior high schools in Oyama City in fiscal 2020 and 2021. Following the policy going forward based on &#8220;With business,&#8221; we plan and implement activities that can contribute to the community, and this year we will work through food donations.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton, said.”Oyama city addresses the 2 billion yen food loss and waste as important issue. This donation is based on Gigaphoton&#8217;s Sustainability Policy of minimizing environmental impact. As a member of the community, we will continue to promote sustainability activities and contribute to our local community.”</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Outline of food donation for stockpiling to Gigaphoton Inc. to Oyama City<br><br>1)Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022<br>2)Content of donation: Total 2,750 meals (equivalent to 800 thousand yen)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com/">https://gigaphoton.com/</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc<br>Corporate Planning Division<br>Kenji Ohishi<br><br>Email: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Gigaphoton donates food to the food drive program in Oyama City


<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Expanding efforts with the goal of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2030</em></p>



<p>Oyama, Tochigi; August 25, 2022 &#8212; <a href="https://gigaphoton.com">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it has signed a purchase agreement for the purchase of &#8220;J-Credit&#8221; certification on August 24 JST.</p>



<p>Amid various weather-related disasters in recent years, more than 120 countries and regions have set &#8220;carbon neutrality by 2050&#8221; as a goal under the Science Based Target (SBT) derived from the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015. In addition, the semiconductor industry is also aiming to achieve the goal even earlier.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton has set a goal of virtually eliminating its own carbon dioxide emissions (SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2 under the “GHG Protocol”) by 2030, and is taking various steps to achieve it.</p>



<p>As part of Gigaphoton&#8217;s efforts to reduce emissions and offset emissions, Gigaphoton has concluded an agreement to purchase certificates under the J-Credit System, which certifies the amount of carbon dioxide emission reductions and carbon dioxide absorption through appropriate forest management. </p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton said, “As efforts to become carbon neutral are accelerating around the world, Gigaphoton is committed to taking the lead in addressing environmental issues. The conclusion of this purchase agreement is one of the initiatives we are taking to achieve the goal of virtually zero emissions under SCOPE 1 and SCOPE 2 by the year 2030. At the same time, we are working to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the Gigaphoton lightsources used in our customers&#8217; factories by improving each module, extending its life, and developing power-saving lasers. As a supplier of lithography lightsources which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we take environmental issues seriously and contribute to the global environment through various initiatives”.</p>



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<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a href="https://gigaphoton.com">https://gigaphoton.com</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc<br>Corporate Planning Division<br>Kenji Ohishi<br><br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


Gigaphoton Signs J-Credit Purchase Agreement  to Accelerate Decarbonization


<p class="has-text-align-center">Production Capacity to 2.5 times to Respond to a Significant Increase in Market Demand</p>



<p class="has-black-color has-text-color">Oyama, Tochigi; July 29, 2022 &#8212; <a href="https://gigaphoton.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gigaphoton Inc.</a> (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), <a>a manufacturer of lightsources</a> used in semiconductor lithography, has announced that it will increase its production capacity by 2.5 times through the construction of the new building.</p>


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<p class="has-text-align-center">perspective drawing of new building</p>



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<p>In recent years, demand for semiconductors has increased significantly, and as major semiconductor customers in various countries are strengthening their supply chains, investment in the semiconductor industry is further accelerated.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton, a leading manufacturer of lightsources used in semiconductor lithography, is also seeing increased market demand. To meet this increase in demand, Gigaphoton has invested about 5 billion yen in the construction of the new facility to increase its production capacity. Construction began in July of this year, with completion expected in June 2023. This will increase our total production capacity by 2.5 times compared to FY2020.</p>



<p>Katsumi Uranaka, President &amp; CEO of Gigaphoton said, “With demand for semiconductors on the rise around the world, we will do our utmost to meet the demand from our customers. This past fiscal year, we have already completed a new building thereby doubling our production capacity, and we will further strengthen our production by 2.5x through this newly announced additional investment. Furthermore, we have confirmed that there is an area for additional expansion of production facilities just east of our buildings. As a supplier of lithography lightsources which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, we will continue to contribute to semiconductor industry by strengthen the supply and service of our products”.</p>



<p>About GIGAPHOTON</p>



<p>Since it was founded in 2000, GIGAPHOTON has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, GIGAPHOTON is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information, please visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://gigaphoton.com" target="_blank">https://gigaphoton.com</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Media contact:<br>GIGAPHOTON Inc<br>Corporate Planning Division<br>Kenji Ohishi<br><br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:web_info@gigaphoton.com">web_info@gigaphoton.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


Gigaphoton Increases Production Capacity for Excimer Laser Light Sources with Construction of New Building


<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Gigaphoton survey reveals important data that can unleash intelligence for the semiconductor industry</h5>



<p class="has-text-align-right">January 7, 2022</p>



<p><strong>OYAMA, </strong>Japan – January 7, 2022 – Gigaphoton Inc., (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President and CEO: Katsumi Uranaka), a manufacturer of light sources used in semiconductor lithography, today released the results of a survey that provides insights into the current state of the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The results reveal significant gaps in semiconductor manufacturing analytics capabilities that could help solve the semiconductor shortage and unleash intelligence for the global semiconductor industry.</p>



<p>The Gigaphoton survey reveals unmet analytics needs that offer a roadmap to what the semiconductor industry must do to meet growing demand and help solve the chip shortage. Shrinking chip sizes and advancing technology are challenging the ability of semiconductor manufacturers to sustain uptime and yield. At the same time, worldwide demand is increasing, and shortages throughout the supply chain have forced semiconductor manufacturers to focus their attention on using analytics to gain efficiencies with their equipment and processes.</p>



<p>“As semiconductor manufacturing processes have become more complex, we’ve seen an increase in customer requests for more advanced intelligence into our tools, and each customer needs something unique. Since COVID, we believe these requests will be compounded further as semiconductor manufacturers scale up their chip production,” said Yuji Minegishi, General Manager at Gigaphoton.</p>



<p>As manufacturing processes continue to require greater precision, it has been challenging for chip manufacturers to achieve the depth and breadth of intelligence they need to increase or even sustain uptime. Currently, intelligence is siloed among proprietary analytics solutions developed by tool manufacturers and third-party analytics platforms. This creates barriers to usability which are becoming more problematic as processes become more complex.</p>



<p>Gigaphoton conducted a survey with 276 responses from semiconductor manufacturing respondents in all aspects of the manufacturing process. The survey showed that 73% of chip manufacturers must piece together multiple equipment analytics solutions. Despite all the solutions they use and the large investments they make on software, most still don’t have the efficient advanced analytics capabilities they need to increase uptime and output.</p>



<p>“The survey results reveal a significant gap in semiconductor manufacturing analytics capabilities that can’t really be filled by a single software vendor. This is a global semiconductor industry problem that will need an industry-wide solution,” said Mario Faria, Vice President and Partner, Americas at the MAX Group.</p>



<p>“This study has helped us uncover the industry’s critical need for more advanced and intelligent analytics capabilities,” said Katsumi Uranaka, President and CEO of Gigaphoton. “We are committed to providing state of the art advanced platforms and solutions to help our customers increase productivity and output.”</p>



<p><strong>Download the full report from </strong><a href="https://fabscape.net/survey"><strong>https://fabscape.net/survey</strong></a> <strong>to learn more.</strong></p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>About Gigaphoton</strong><br>Since it was founded in 2000, Gigaphoton has delivered valuable solutions to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world as a manufacturer of light sources and equipment analytics software. In every stage from R&amp;D to manufacture, sales, and maintenance services, Gigaphoton is committed to providing world-class support delivered from the perspective of everyday users. For more information about Gigaphoton, visit <a href="https://www.gigaphoton.com/">https://www.gigaphoton.com</a>.<br><br>For information about Fabscape, a secure, open equipment monitoring and analytics platform developed by Gigaphoton, visit <a href="https://www.fabscape.net">https://www.fabscape.net</a>.<br><br><strong>Media Contact:</strong><br>Yuji Minegishi<br>Gigaphoton Inc.<br><meta charset="utf-8">E-mail web_info@gigaphoton.com or visit <a href="https://fabscape.net/contact">https://fabscape.net/contact</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>


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