New strategy, markets and innovation fuel APTC’s rise in semiconductor etcher systems
- With its numerous patents, awards, original plasma source technology and market leadership as South Korea’s sole domestic supplier of poly etching equipment, APTC is gearing up for growth at home and overseas
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From its medieval origins as a metalworking method using acid, etching has evolved into a crucial technique applied in fabricating the semiconductors and micro-components powering today’s wireless electronic devices and miniature systems.
Its critical role in shaping silicon wafers for the nearly half-a-trillion-dollar semiconductor industry is at the crux of business for Adaptive Plasma Technology (APTC), a specialised developer and producer of semiconductor etcher systems in Asia.
With its numerous patents, awards, original plasma source technology and market leadership as South Korea’s sole domestic supplier of poly etching equipment, APTC is gearing up for growth at home and overseas.
Listed on the Korea Exchange under the leadership of its current CEO, the company has revitalised its business strategy with plans to explore new markets, new clients and new technologies.
“Decision-making is very important, followed by customer response – which is why we place a lot of emphasis on customer service and our ability to address client needs easily and quickly,” says Choi Woo-hyung, CEO. “My aim is for Adaptive Plasma Technology to become a leading company in the global semiconductor industry.”
