Tekscend Photomask Germany GmbH, previously known as Toppan Photomasks, in cooperation with The Advanced Mask Technology Center (AMTC) has taken delivery and installed Europe’s first-ever Multibeam Mask Writer, the revolutionary MBMW-100 Flex from IMS Nanofabrication. This tool is designed to meet the demands of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, from advanced optical applications to cutting-edge EUV lithography.
The MBMW-100 Flex, a worldwide first, drastically reduces mask writing time for complex semiconductor designs from multiple days to just 7-12 hours. This innovation ensures that Tekscend Photomask globally and its European operations remain competitive in the worldwide semiconductor market by making advanced mask production both industrially viable and cost-effective.
The installation of this pioneering technology is also a critical step in Europe’s pursuit of enhanced semiconductor capability. Local high-end photomask production is essential for ensuring a robust and innovative European semiconductor industry. The collaboration between IMS Nanofabrication, Tekscend Photomask and AMTC – all global leaders in their field – exemplifies the critical role that photomask technology plays in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
The President of Tekscend Photomask Europe, Adrian Phillips, said:
“The installation of Europe’s first Multibeam Mask Writer at our Dresden facility is a game-changer for the continent’s semiconductor resilience. It ensures Europe remains a global leader in advanced chip technology. This milestone reinforces Tekscend Photomask’s and the AMTC’s commitment to securing a bright and innovative future for European semiconductor manufacturing.”
Meanwhile the Chief Operating Officer of IMS Nanofabrication, Christof Klein, said:
“IMS is proud to partner with Tekscend Photomask and AMTC in deploying the first MBMW-100 FLEX in Dresden. We are confident our Multibeam Mask Writer will unlock both technical and economic benefits for advanced lithography applications. We look forward to continued collaboration with Tekscend and AMTC on driving semiconductor technology innovation in Europe.”