Samco Inc.

Samco Inc.

Machinery Manufacturing

Kyoto, Kyoto 1,992 followers

From Kyoto to the forefront of semiconductor processing, Samco's systems lead the way in Advanced Thin Film Technology.

About us

Since the company was first founded in Kyoto, Japan by plasma technology pioneer Osamu Tsuji in 1979, more than 4,500 systems have been installed and used for repeatable results in cleanrooms across 35 countries. Our equipment and services are used in a range of industries, including MicroLEDs, Laser Diodes, VCSELs, SiC Power Devices, GaN RF Devices, BAW/SAW Filters, MEMS, and more. Production and R&D teams - working in automobile safety, biotechnology, renewable energy, and other high-tech fields - cannot afford to be without reliable process equipment and support. Samco's reliable systems, world-class recipe database and prompt service help you minimize downtime and boost cleanroom productivity while cutting costs at the same time. We give teams reliable tools and resources, enabling your business or organization to push the limits of modern thin-film technology. Unlike many of our competitors, Samco specializes in plasma technology with 45 years of experience. Our dedicated engineers and technicians work closely with your production and R&D teams, from assessing your specific challenges to developing customized solutions to installing the system in your facility. We also train your production staff and follow up with prompt service and support for the system's lifetime. Samco’s stock is listed to Tokyo Stock Exchange Market Prime Section (TYO:6387).

Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Kyoto, Kyoto
Type
Public Company
Founded
1979
Specialties
Plasma Physics, Material Science, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, Plasma Deposition, Plasma Etching, and Surface Treatment

Locations

Employees at Samco Inc.

Updates

  • ❄️ ☃️ Season's Greetings from Samco Inc.! ☃️ ❄️ As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our customers, partners, and colleagues for your continued support and collaboration. At Samco, we’re grateful for the opportunity to work with you, and we look forward to another year of innovation and success together. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year! 🎄✨ #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #ThankYou #ThinkSamco

  • A big thank you to everyone who visited Samco’s booth last week at SEMICON Japan! It was a pleasure connecting with industry specialists, clients, and partners, and sharing insights into our latest innovations. Our Kyoto sake “Happy Hour” was a real hit, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate our 45th anniversary with you. Your engagement and conversations made the event truly memorable. We’re excited to continue shaping the future of semiconductor technology together! If you didn’t get the chance to visit, feel free to reach out—we’d love to connect. #SEMICONJapan #ThankYou #Innovation #ThinkSamco #Semiconductors #PlasmaEnhanced

    • Samco Inc team poses together for a commemorative photo at Semicon Japan 2024
    • No alternative text description for this image
    • No alternative text description for this image
    • No alternative text description for this image
    • No alternative text description for this image
      +10
  • Day 1 at SEMICON Japan 2024! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth today! It’s been an exciting day filled with insightful conversations, meaningful connections, and a deep dive into Samco’s latest innovations. If you missed us today, don’t worry! We’ll be here all week showcasing: 🔹 Cluster H™ System for advanced fabrication 🔹 Latest SiC Trench Processing data 🔹 Newly launched ALE System 🔹 Enhanced Plasma CVD and ALD Systems 🔹 Single-wafer Aqua Plasma technology ✨ Don’t forget: Join us tomorrow at 4 PM for our Kyoto sake tasting “Happy Hour”! 🍶 📍 Booth #4406, East Hall 4 See you tomorrow for Day 2! #SEMICONJapan #ThinkSamco #Innovation #Semiconductors #45thAnniversary

    • Samco's booth at SEMICON Japan 2024, before opening hours.
    • Visitors gather around Samco's booth at SEMICON Japan 2024
    • Discussions at Samco's booth at SEMICON Japan 2024.
  • Samco Inc. reposted this

    🎉 Join Us at SEMICON Japan 2024! 🎉 December 11–13, 2024 | Tokyo Big Sight | Booth #4406 We’re thrilled to showcase Samco Inc.’s cutting-edge innovations and technologies this year: 🔹 Cluster H™: Advanced cluster tool system for electronic device fabrication. 🔹 SiC Trench Processing: New data for trench MOSFET fabrication. 🔹 ALE (Atomic Layer Etching) Precision with our newly launched system. 🔹 PD-2201LC Plasma CVD: Enhanced productivity and performance. 🔹 Plasma ALD: Achieving improved deposition results. 🔹 Aqua Plasma: Single-wafer cleaning and gold reduction processes. ✨ Special Highlight: As part of our 45th Anniversary, we’re offering a commemorative gift to thank our customers for their continued support. 🍶 Don’t miss our Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 4 PM—enjoy local Kyoto sake while discussing your process challenges with our team! 📍 Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM We can’t wait to connect with you. Let’s shape the future of semiconductors together! #SEMICONJapan #ThinkSamco #PlasmaEtching #45thAnniversary #Innovation #SiC #ALD #ALE #PlasmaCVD

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • 🎉 Join Us at SEMICON Japan 2024! 🎉 December 11–13, 2024 | Tokyo Big Sight | Booth #4406 We’re thrilled to showcase Samco Inc.’s cutting-edge innovations and technologies this year: 🔹 Cluster H™: Advanced cluster tool system for electronic device fabrication. 🔹 SiC Trench Processing: New data for trench MOSFET fabrication. 🔹 ALE (Atomic Layer Etching) Precision with our newly launched system. 🔹 PD-2201LC Plasma CVD: Enhanced productivity and performance. 🔹 Plasma ALD: Achieving improved deposition results. 🔹 Aqua Plasma: Single-wafer cleaning and gold reduction processes. ✨ Special Highlight: As part of our 45th Anniversary, we’re offering a commemorative gift to thank our customers for their continued support. 🍶 Don’t miss our Happy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 4 PM—enjoy local Kyoto sake while discussing your process challenges with our team! 📍 Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM We can’t wait to connect with you. Let’s shape the future of semiconductors together! #SEMICONJapan #ThinkSamco #PlasmaEtching #45thAnniversary #Innovation #SiC #ALD #ALE #PlasmaCVD

    • No alternative text description for this image
  • 🌟 Technical Report: GaN on Si Power Devices 🌟 GaN-based semiconductors are paving the way for next-generation power devices with their exceptional physical properties, offering lower ON-resistance and higher channel mobility. In our technical report, we detail: 🔬 Advanced Device Isolation Processes: Using our RIE-800iPC ICP-RIE system, discover how we achieve precise and uniform etching for GaN-based power devices on ø6-inch Si substrates. 📈 High Process Stability: Explore how our optical emission spectroscopy ensures accurate endpoint detection and excellent in-plane uniformity of ±3% or less, delivering reproducible results across 16 wafers. 🌍 Supporting a Low-Carbon Society: GaN power devices are pivotal for energy-efficient applications, and our commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies aligns with global sustainability goals. Read the full report to learn how Samco is driving innovation in compound semiconductor processing. ❓ Still curious? Contact us for more details. #Semiconductors #GaN #ICP_RIE #Innovation #LowCarbonTechnology #ThinkSamco

  • 🚨 Countdown to SEMICON Japan 2024! 🚨 In just two weeks, we’ll be showcasing our latest innovations at Booth #4406 in East Hall 4, conveniently located by the entrance. 🎉 Special Event: Join us for Happy Hour on Thursday at 4 PM, featuring local Kyoto sake! 🍶⛩️ It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, relax, and discuss your process solution needs. Discover cutting-edge technologies in PECVD, ALD, ALEt, Plasma Etching, Deposition, Aqua Plasma, and more. We can’t wait to see you there! #ThinkSamco #SEMICONJapan #SEMICON2024 #TokyoBigSite #ProcessSolutions #Innovation #KyotoSake

    • Poster for Samco's Booth at SEMICON Japan 2024.
Visit Samco's Booth at SEMICON JAPAN
December 11-13, 2024 at TOKYO BIG SITE
Samco's Booth: East Hall 4, No, 4406
Located right by the entrance!
  • 🔍 Innovating SiC Power Device Manufacturing: Optimized ICP Etching for Trench MOSFETs Samco Inc. is driving advancements in SiC power devices with enhanced trench etching processes tailored for ⌀6-inch wafers, paving the way for next-generation trench MOSFETs. Highlights from our latest technical report: 🔹 Higher Etching Rates: Achieved a 1.5x improvement, now exceeding 700 nm/min, with uniform etching depth below ±3%. 🔹 Trench Shape Control: Optimized conditions deliver vertical sidewalls (88–89° angles) and consistent uniformity. 🔹 Rounded Trench Bottoms: Critical for reducing electric field stress, our dry etching process eliminates the need for high-temperature annealing while maintaining uniformity. Samco’s RIE-800iP/800iPC systems are at the forefront of SiC MOSFET manufacturing, and we are already exploring solutions for ⌀8-inch wafers. Additionally, we bring expertise in gate insulation deposition and wide-bandgap semiconductor processing for GaN, Ga2O3, and more. 🌍 Building a Sustainable Future: With cutting-edge etching technology, we are committed to empowering the power device sector in achieving higher efficiency and sustainability. Discover the full report below and see how Samco is shaping the future of SiC power device fabrication. #ThinkSamco #WideBandgapSemiconductors #SiCMOSFET #PowerDevices #PlasmaEtching #Sustainability #Semiconductors #Innovation

  • SEMICON Europa – Highlights from Day 2! Day 2 at SEMICON Europa brought us valuable insights, productive exchanges, and a chance to connect with partners and industry leaders shaping the future of compound semiconductor technology. We're here until Friday at Booth #1463, showcasing Samco Inc.’s latest advancements in plasma etching, CVD, and surface treatment—all tailored to the unique demands of semiconductor manufacturing. If you’re attending, don’t miss the opportunity to stop by and explore how we can support your next-generation innovations. Looking forward to connecting! #SEMICONEuropa #Samco #PlasmaProcessing #SemiconductorTechnology #Innovation #CompoundSemiconductors #Semiconductors #ThinkSamco #TechnologyLeadership #Etching #ALEt #Deposition #CVD #ALD

    • Industry leaders discuss Samco's process solutions and innovative equipment for compound semiconductor manufacturing at SEMICON Europa, on November 13th, 2024.
  • SEMICON Europa – Day 1 Highlights! We’re excited to kick off SEMICON Europa 2024! As a leading manufacturer of semiconductor plasma process equipment, Samco is proud to showcase our latest innovations in plasma etching, CVD, and surface treatment technologies. Day 1 was filled with insightful conversations and productive meetings with partners and industry leaders. Our booth has been buzzing with discussions on how our solutions can empower the next generation of compound semiconductor devices. If you’re attending SEMICON Europa, don’t miss the chance to explore our cutting-edge technologies. Visit us at booth no.1463! We look forward to collaborating with you to shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. Let’s make this week impactful! #SEMICONEuropa #Semiconductors #PlasmaProcessing #Samco #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership #Etching #ALEt #ALD #Deposition

    • No alternative text description for this image

Similar pages