ULVAC Inc. has established Technology Center PYEONGTAEK in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. In collaboration with customers in South Korea, the Center aims to advance the development of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes while also establishing mass production technologies.
The Center commenced operations in August 2024 and held an opening ceremony on October 24, which was attended by partner companies, Gyeonggi-do officials, and ULVAC representatives.. In his speech, ULVAC President and CEO Setsuo Iwashita expressed his gratitude for the efforts of all involved. “We aim to respond swiftly and accurately to our customers’ needs and grow together.”
In his congratulatory speech, 1st Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs of Gyeonggi-do, Kim Seong-joong said, “The establishment of this Center was made possible thanks to the long-standing trust and cooperation between Gyeonggi-do and ULVAC. I hope that many talented individuals will come together here to create world-leading technologies. Gyeonggi-do will continue to provide full administrative support to offer a platform for outstanding talent to realize their dreams.”
As the technical complexity in semiconductor manufacturing equipment is rapidly increasing, close joint development with leading semiconductor manufacturers is essential to provide competitive products to the market. Technology Center PYEONGTAEK will leverage the ULVAC Group’s extensive human resources and expertise to promptly deliver high-quality manufacturing equipment that meets customer needs while also enhancing technical support.
ULVAC positions the Center as a “Field of Potentiality” for the future by fostering innovation. By promoting co-creation with customers, the company strives to fulfil its corporate mission of “contributing to the advancement of industry and science through the comprehensive utilization of vacuum technology and its surrounding technologies.”
