Date: Apr 2023
Date: Apr 2023
The Market Statsville Group (MSG) publishes the new report on the "Front Opening Unified Pods (FOUP) Market by Type (200mm Wafers and 300mm Wafers), by Application (7 Pcs Wafer Carrying Capacity, 13 Pcs Wafer Carrying Capacity, and 25 Pcs Wafer Carrying Capacity), and by Region – Global Share and Forecast to 2033
According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global Front Opening Unified Pods (FOUP) market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2033.
Wafer transport and handling systems are essential to the semiconductor manufacturing process flow to maintain a clean wafer environment and mitigate yield risk caused by human interaction with wafers. The fact that silicon wafers are easily broken is a material property. It’s for this reason that silicon wafers are so pricey. They should never be handled with bare hands since the salt in people’s sweat will diffuse into the wafer, rendering it useless. These properties and the delicate nature of the semiconductors make the wafer transport box or FOUP a vital part of the semiconductor industry. With the rise in the semiconductor industry, the demand for FOUP increases and drives the market's growth.
The fragility of the freight is the first issue to solve in the shipment of semiconductors. This is typically very costly equipment that may be rendered useless in seconds if not manufactured, packaged, and delivered in a clean environment devoid of any dust or debris that could damage the semiconductor’s efficiency. In reality, semiconductors are produced in cleanrooms for this clean atmosphere, and electronic components leave the room in special plastic boxes to avoid being damaged or filthy before being tested and packaged.
Semiconductor chips react in a vulnerable way when exposed to the environment. The transport box ensures the safety of the chip from weather conditions such as humidity, dust, light, and chemical substances. It also prevents the semiconductor chips from malfunctioning during the operation by dissipating the temperature generated by the device. Apart from facilitating connections to the semiconductor and managing waste heat, the semiconductor package also acts as a safeguard against external factors, such as moisture ingress, that can potentially damage the chip. Stray particles or corrosion products that may enter the package could degrade the device's performance or lead to its failure. To prevent gas exchange with the surroundings, a hermetic package is used, which typically comprises glass, ceramic, or metal enclosures. Owing to the fragile nature of the semiconductors and their chips, the demand for safe transporting boxes like FOUP is high, driving the market's growth.
The overall front opening unified pods (FOUP) market has been segmented into type and application and region.
300mm Wafers segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. With the increasing demand for advanced semiconductor devices, the need for 300mm wafers has grown significantly, as they provide higher yields and lower production costs than their smaller counterparts. The FOUPs designed to hold these larger wafers have also become more popular, with removable cassettes being replaced by fins that hold the wafers in place, and a front opening door allowing robot handling mechanisms to access the wafers directly. Automated material handling systems are essential for managing fully loaded 300mm wafers in FOUPs, which can weigh up to 9 kilograms. The FOUP market is projected to continue its growth in response to the rising demand for larger wafers in the semiconductor industry.
Middle East & Africa is growing significantly in the front opening unified pods (FOUP) market. The FOUP market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to continue growing, with the region's increasing focus on developing high-tech industries and promoting technological innovation. The region's favorable government policies and investments in the semiconductor industry also contribute to the FOUP market's growth. The demand for FOUPs in the region is expected to continue to increase as the demand for advanced semiconductor devices continues to grow, making the Middle East and Africa a significant players in the global FOUP market.
This research report includes a study on the development and marketing strategies, along with a study on the product portfolios and winning strategies of the leading companies operating in the front opening unified pods (FOUP) market. It also consists of the profiles of leading companies such as 3S KOREA, Chung King Enterprise Co., Ltd., Entegris, Miraial Co., Ltd., Pozzetta, Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd., DAINICHI SHOJI K.K, and ePAK. The key players' growing research and development activities for innovative solutions are expected to drive market growth.
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