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Product
Advanced ALD platforms
ASM delivers atomic layer deposition systems with sub-angstrom (<1 Å) thickness control for gate stacks, spacers and high-k dielectrics, targeting FinFET/GAAFET and complex 3D architectures. Tools offer excellent conformality and tight within-wafer uniformity (<1% non‑uniformity) while emphasizing high throughput and low defectivity. Configurations support 300mm fabs and integrate with factory automation (SECS/GEM) for HVM.
Epitaxy systems
ASM’s epitaxy systems deliver reactors for Si, SiGe, SiC and strained layers targeting logic, analog and power device segments, emphasizing ultra-clean interfaces and precise dopant control to meet advanced-node specs. Systems prioritize high productivity with optimized thermal budgets and contamination control, enabling tighter process windows. Recipe libraries support both front-end logic nodes and power-electronics fabs, facilitating cross-segment deployment.
Process control software and recipes
Integrated process-control software handles sequencing, fault detection and APC/trace analytics while MES connectivity and SECS/GEM interfaces provide the industry-standard (>90% adoption in high-volume fabs) integration required for 300mm and advanced-node manufacturing.
Pre-qualified recipes accelerate time-to-yield across multiple device nodes and are validated for leading foundries that deploy ASM tools for sub-10nm and advanced logic production.
Advanced sensors supply real-time monitoring and run-to-run control, enabling data-driven throughput and yield management in high-mix, high-volume fabs.
Services and lifecycle support
ASM provides installation, qualification, preventive maintenance and 24/7 remote diagnostics; field application engineers support process transfer and optimization to accelerate ramp-up and yield improvement. Predictive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime and parts usage, while training programs upskill fab teams for sustained performance and reproducibility.
- installation & qualification
- 24/7 remote diagnostics
- field application engineers
- predictive maintenance
- training & upskilling
Upgrades, retrofits, and spares
Hardware and software upgrade kits in 2024 extend ASM tool life and improve total cost of ownership by enabling field-installable enhancements and reduced uptime loss. Retrofit options add new process capabilities without full capital replacement, supporting node migrations and yield improvements. Global spares logistics ensure rapid parts availability and obsolescence management plans keep installed bases current and reliable.
- Upgrades: field kits, software patches
- Retrofits: capability add-ons vs replacement
- Spares: global distribution, rapid RMA
- Obsolescence: lifecycle roadmaps
Sub-angstrom ALD/epitaxy for 300mm fabs — under 1 Å, under 1% W-W, over 90% HVM adoption
ASM delivers ALD and epitaxy tools with sub-angstrom (<1 Å) thickness control, <1% within‑wafer non‑uniformity, and 300mm fab compatibility for FinFET/GAAFET and power devices. Integrated APC/MES (SECS/GEM) supports >90% HVM adoption. 2024 field upgrades and retrofits extend installed‑base capability and reduce TCO.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Thickness control | <1 Å |
| Uniformity | <1% W‑W |
| Fab size | 300mm |
| MES/SECS-GEM adoption | >90% |
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Place
Direct global sales to leading fabs
ASM sells directly to top IDMs, foundries and memory makers to manage complex technical evaluations, with dedicated key-account teams coordinating multi-site rollouts. Long-cycle engagements are structured to align with customers’ node roadmaps, fostering tight feedback loops. This direct approach accelerates qualification and integration across customer fabs.
Regional service hubs in Asia, US, and EU
ASM International maintains six strategically located regional service hubs in Taiwan, Korea, China, Japan, the US, and Europe to provide proximity support. Hubs stock critical spares and host repair centers to enable on-site fixes. Time-zone coverage and 24/7 escalation pathways deliver rapid response and minimized tool downtime. Local-language technicians in each hub enhance operational efficiency and first-time-fix rates.
On-site field engineers at customer fabs
On-site field engineers provide daily tool support, preventive maintenance, and rapid issue resolution, directly reducing downtime and shortening mean time to repair. They work with customer process owners on continuous improvements, driving higher tool availability and faster ramp to stable production. Embedded presence enables structured knowledge transfer that accelerates high-volume manufacturing and sustains long-term uptime gains.
Demo and R&D centers for co-development
Pilot lines and demo labs enable recipe development and proof-of-concept trials on 200mm and 300mm wafers; joint experiments de-risk scale-up prior to fab insertion. Customers validate performance metrics (throughput, yield, overlay) under realistic conditions. Results directly inform tool design, software features and process libraries.
- Pilot lines: 200mm/300mm
- De-risking: pre-fab scale-up
- Validation: throughput, yield, overlay
- Outcomes: tool, software, libraries
Digital portals and remote support
Secure digital portals centralize documentation, SPC dashboards and ticketing for ASM International, enabling remote diagnostics that drive data-driven troubleshooting and recipe tuning while software updates and knowledge bases accelerate self-service; connectivity enables proactive alerts and parts pre-positioning to reduce cycle interruptions.
- Secure portals: documentation, SPC, ticketing
- Remote diagnostics: data-driven troubleshooting and recipe tuning
- Self-service: updates and knowledge bases
- Connectivity: proactive alerts and parts pre-positioning
On-site key-account service: 6 hubs, 200mm/300mm labs, 24/7 support
ASM places products via direct key-account teams for top IDMs/foundries, six regional service hubs (Taiwan, Korea, China, Japan, US, Europe), on-site field engineers and pilot/demo labs (200mm/300mm) plus secure portals for 24/7 remote diagnostics and parts pre-positioning, accelerating qualification and uptime.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Regional hubs | 6 |
| Wafer sizes | 200mm / 300mm |
| Support | On-site engineers + 24/7 remote |
| Tools | Pilot lines & demo labs |
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Promotion
Technical papers, webinars, and patents
ASM demonstrates process leadership through peer-reviewed publications and a 2024 webinar series that targets process engineers and technologists making tool decisions. Detailed datasets on conformality, WER, and defectivity presented in these forums build credibility with fabs and device makers. Patents filed and granted in ALD and epitaxy chemistries and hardware underscore clear technological differentiation.
Industry events and consortia
Participation in SEMICON, IEDM and major materials conferences raises ASM Internationals visibility in front of thousands of engineers and buyers—SEMI reports 3,000+ member companies (2024), IEDM draws ~2,000 attendees and major materials meetings attract ~5,000. Live demos and poster sessions drive technical engagement and rapid validation of process improvements. Consortia memberships enable standards influence and ecosystem alignment. Structured event follow-ups convert awareness into evaluated opportunities.
Joint development programs with chipmakers
Joint development programs with chipmakers co-create node-specific solutions to secure early design wins, linking shared milestones to device performance and cost targets to accelerate ramp; WSTS reported global semiconductor sales of $555 billion in 2023, underscoring market scale.
Case studies and ROI calculators
Case studies document yield uplift of 5–15%, throughput gains of 10–25% and cost reductions of 10–30% (industry whitepapers 2024–2025), while ROI calculators project payback typically in 6–24 months under customer-specific inputs; benchmarking versus incumbent tools shows ~15–25% lower cycle time and defect rates, and sales engineering uses these outputs to build NPV/IRR-based capex justifications.
- Yield: 5–15%
- Throughput: 10–25%
- Cost savings: 10–30%
- Payback: 6–24 months
- Benchmarks: 15–25% better vs incumbents
Account-based marketing and executive briefings
Tailored account narratives map each ASM account’s roadmap and pain points to product roadmaps and service plans; ITSMA found account-based marketing can deliver 208% ROI. C-level briefings tie ASM technology to measurable business outcomes and risk mitigation, while win-room teams align proposals, timelines and support models to specific procurement windows. This coordinated approach shortens sales cycles for complex equipment purchases.
- Tailored narratives
- C-level briefings = business outcomes
- Win-room alignment
- Shorter complex-sales cycles
5–15% Yield, 10–25% Throughput: Rapid 6–24 Month Payback and Strong NPV for Fabs
ASM leverages peer-reviewed publications, a 2024 webinar series and conferences (SEMI 3,000+ members; IEDM ~2,000) to drive evaluations. JDPs and patents secure early design wins; case studies report 5–15% yield uplift, 10–25% throughput gains and 6–24 month payback. Sales engineering translates benchmarks into NPV/IRR capex cases for fabs.
| Metric | Value | Source/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Yield uplift | 5–15% | Whitepapers 2024–25 |
| Throughput | 10–25% | Benchmarks 2024–25 |
| Payback | 6–24 months | ROI calculators 2024–25 |
| Market scale | $555B | WSTS 2023 |
Price
Value-based equipment pricing
Value-based equipment pricing anchors to delivered value in yield (typical improvements cited by customers of 0.5–2%), line productivity (throughput gains of 20–40%) and device performance. Competitive analyses weigh tool throughput, consumables cost per wafer and measured uptime (industry targets ~99%); models reflect node criticality and multi-million-dollar qualification barriers. Premiums are justified when independent KPIs show repeated yield or cycle-time gains that recover price within 6–18 months.
Bundled multi-tool and multi-year deals
Bundled multi-tool and multi-year deals offer fleet discounts typically in the 10–25% range across sites and nodes, with bundles combining software options, spares packages, and training credits to lower onboarding costs. Standardized configurations have been shown to reduce total acquisition and integration cost by roughly 15–20% versus bespoke buys. Multi-year contracts (commonly 3–5 years) lock in roadmap alignment and reserve delivery slots, often guaranteeing shipment windows within 60–120 days.
Service tiers and performance SLAs
Tiered service pricing spans basic preventive maintenance to 24/7 coverage with uptime guarantees typically between 99.9% and 99.999%. SLAs tie fees to defined response times (e.g., 4 hours for critical incidents) and MTBF/MTTR targets (industry targets often MTTR <4 hours). Outcome-based clauses commonly share efficiency gains, with transparent KPIs and monthly reports maintaining accountability.
Financing, leasing, and deferred payment
Flexible financing lets ASM align payments with customer ramp schedules, reducing cash strain for fabs where a leading EUV tool costs about 150 million USD and new fabs exceed 10 billion USD in capex. Operating leases and supplier buybacks cut upfront capex, while deferred milestone payments link cash outflows to qualification gates and yield milestones, helping smaller fabs and new lines adopt advanced tools.
- Aligns cash flow to ramp
- Reduces upfront capex
- Payments tied to qualification
- Enables smaller fabs
Installed-base loyalty and upgrade incentives
Preferential pricing for ASM International (ASMI) drives fleet standardization and rewards long-term customers, supporting upgrade migration programs that, per company guidance, target double-digit uplift in platform adoption; trade-in credits and 10–25% software/hardware upgrade discounts extend tool ROI and reduced churn, helping ASMI — which reported roughly €1.48bn revenue in FY2024 — expand share-of-wallet.
- Preferential pricing: rewards longevity, boosts fleet standardization
- Trade-in credits: accelerate migration to latest platforms
- Upgrade discounts 10–25%: extend ROI
- Outcome: lower churn, higher share-of-wallet
Price/value boost: yield 0.5–2%, throughput +20–40%, recov 6–18m
Value pricing ties to yield (0.5–2%), throughput (+20–40%) and recovers premiums in 6–18 months. Bundles give 10–25% fleet discounts; standardized configs cut acquisition/integration ~15–20%. SLAs target 99.9–99.999% uptime with MTTR <4h. Financing aligns payments to ramps; ASMI revenue €1.48bn FY2024; EUV ~$150M; fab capex >$10bn.
| Metric | Typical range | Value/source |
|---|---|---|
| Yield improvement | 0.5–2% | Customer reports |
| Throughput gain | 20–40% | Customer reports |
| Fleet discount | 10–25% | Market deals |
| Config savings | 15–20% | Benchmarking |
| SLA uptime | 99.9–99.999% | Industry targets |
| MTTR | <4 hours | Industry targets |
| ASMI revenue | €1.48bn | FY2024 |
| EUV tool cost | ~$150M | Market data |
| Fab capex | >$10bn | Industry data |