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An intricate method that involves balancing risk and cost can be utilized to refurbish equipment like obsolete steppers and scanners. Additionally, purchasing lithography equipment from a third party creates uncertainties regarding system de-installation and shipment methods, maintenance requirements, storage conditions, and non-OEM service provider installations.
These elements put the fab at risk for performance problems, ramp-up delays, and cost overruns.
The Global Refurbished lithography system market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Refurbishing “vintage” PAS 5500 and TWINSCAN lithography systems is a project by ASML that was developed for a fresh start and new use. In order to repair and test each module independently, the machine is disassembled into its component parts. Then, they are put back together once again and included into the brand-new machine that adheres to the original design requirements.
A fresh warranty is then given for the system. Because of its adaptability, the PAS 5500 can be used in a wide variety of new markets and unique applications. The system can be made to work best with MEMS chips like accelerators (electronics that can determine which way is “up”), for instance, by adding front-to-back side alignment.
Thin-film heads for hard disk drives, radio frequency chips, bent wafer handling, and “through-silicon via” (TSV) applications are further uses for the technology.
The customers’ manufacturing timelines were significantly shortened by this system, and due to its modular design, they were able to use it to make many generations of cutting-edge chips at once.
To ensure that ASML lithography equipment has a long and productive life by providing comprehensive maintenance for their traditional, or “mature,” technology. Because they recognize the importance of assisting their clients with more advanced technologies, they collaborate with them to develop long-lasting and adaptable solutions.
