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The global wafer cleaning equipment market is growing at a significant rate i.e. expected to grow to USD 13.6 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.95% during the forecast period 2022-2030. The growth of the electronics and semiconductor industry is the primary driver for the global wafer cleaning equipment market. The increasing trend of tablets and smartphones will boost the growth of the market. There is also an increase in the demand for LED lights because of their commercial use. The growth of the wafer cleaning equipment market is propelled by the use of MEMS technology, rising demand for wafer 3D structure, and the use of silicon-based sensors, chips, and diodes in IoT applications. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the wafer cleaning equipment market also. The rising adoption of MEMS technology in patient monitoring devices due to COVID-19, demand for NAND memory in smart devices, and ongoing radical miniaturization of electronics are some of the key factors boosting the growth of the wafer cleaning equipment market.

The global wafer cleaning equipment market refers to the industry involved in the manufacturing and sale of equipment used for cleaning and surface preparation of semiconductor wafers. Wafer cleaning is a critical step in the semiconductor manufacturing process, as it helps remove particles, residues, and contaminants from the wafer surfaces to ensure optimal performance and yield of semiconductor devices.

Technological advancements and the continuous development of smaller, more complex semiconductor devices have necessitated the use of advanced cleaning techniques and equipment. These include both wet and dry cleaning methods, such as chemical cleaning, plasma cleaning, and megasonic cleaning, among others. The demand for advanced wafer cleaning equipment capable of achieving higher levels of cleanliness and process efficiency has been on the rise.

Browse 63 market data Tables and 40 Figures spread through 215 Pages and in-depth TOC on " Wafer Cleaning Equipment Market by Equipment (Single Wafer Spray System, Single Wafer Cryogenic System, Batch Immersion Cleaning System, Batch Spray cleaning System, and Scrubber), by Wafer Size (125mm, 200mm, and 300mm), by Technology (Wet Chemical Cleaning Process, Vapor Dry Cleaning Process, Aqueous Cleaning Process, Cryogenic Aerosols Supercritical Fluid Cleaning Process, and Emerging Technologies), by Application (MEMS, CIS, Memory, RF Device, LED, and Others), and Region" - Global Forecast to 2030"

By application, growing adoption of MEMS technology in patient monitoring devices to help revive the market during the COVID-19 pandemic

Based on application, the market is divided into MEMS, CIS, memory, RF devices, LED, and others. The increasing demand for micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) in convention and modern applications such as medical devices, communication systems, automotive sensor devices, and inertial sensing systems. Because of the smaller size, MEMS are used in all electronic devices. MEMS technology is used in the healthcare sector to fight against coronavirus as these are portable patient monitoring devices used by healthcare workers and medical institutions globally.

Wafer Cleaning Equipment Market Segmentation Analysis

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“Asia-Pacific to be the Fastest Growing Region”

Geographically, APAC holds a major share in the wafer cleaning equipment market because of the increase in fabrication plants in APAC. The growth is characterized by the development in semiconductor capabilities in developing economies such as China for its low labor cost, Japan for its semiconductor equipment manufacturing capabilities, South Korea, and Taiwan for its advancement in FABS.  The region has emerged as a central point for the rise in investments and business expansion capabilities for the key players from the wafer cleaning equipment market.

In March 2020, LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION launched the Sense.i platform which is a revolutionary space-saving architecture that transforms plasma etch technology and system solution. It is designed to provide chipmakers with critical etch capabilities and etch profile control for maximum yield and lower wafer cost.

Some of the key players operating in the wafer cleaning equipment market: SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo Electron Limited, Applied Materials, Inc., LAM RESEARCH CORPORATION, SHIBAURA MECHATRONICS CORPORATION, SEMES Co., Ltd., Modutek Corporation, PVA TePla AG, Entegris, Inc., and Veeco Instruments Inc.

Scope of the Report

Wafer Cleaning Equipment Market Coverage

Equipment Insight and Forecast 2018-2030

• Single Wafer Spray System
• Single Wafer Cryogenic System
• Batch Immersion Cleaning System
• Batch Spray Cleaning System
• Scrubber

Wafer Size Insight and Forecast 2018-2030

• 125mm
• 200mm
• 300mm

Technology Insight and Forecast 2018-2030

• Wet Chemical Cleaning Process
• Vapor Dry Cleaning Process
• Aqueous Cleaning Process
• Cryogenic Aerosol Supercritical Fluid Cleaning process
• Emerging Technologies

Application Insight and Forecast 2018-2030

• MEMS
• CIS
• Memory
• RF Device
• LED
• Others

Geographical Segmentation

Wafer Cleaning Equipment Market by Region

North America

• By Equipment
• By Wafer Size
• By Technology
• By Application
• By Country – U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Europe

• By Equipment
• By Wafer Size
• By Technology
• By Application
• By Country – Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific (APAC)

• By Equipment
• By Wafer Size
• By Technology
• By Application
• By Country – China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World (RoW)

• By Equipment
• By Wafer Size
• By Technology
• By Application
• By Country – Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., and Other Countries