[May 2, 2024] FNS Electronics announced on the 1st that it is entering the glass substrate business and becoming the world's first company to mass-produce glass substrates. This move is expected to greatly contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic semiconductor materials industry.
Key Points:
Business Content: Supply of glass substrates to US substrate manufacturer Absolutrix
Key Technology: Responsible for TGV process and metallizing, which are core processes in glass substrate manufacturing
Differentiation: Utilization of glass substrates that are stronger and more resistant to heat and warping than plastic substrates, suitable for implementing high-performance semiconductors such as artificial intelligence (AI)
Expected Effects: Strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic semiconductor materials industry, increasing FNS Electronics' sales
Background of the World's First Mass Production Entry:
Growth of the Next-Generation Semiconductor Market: Increasing demand for high-performance semiconductors due to the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, etc.
Advantages of Glass Substrates: Stronger and more resistant to heat and warping than plastic substrates, suitable for implementing high-performance semiconductors
FNS Electronics' Strategy:
Securing Core Technology: Strengthening TGV process and metallizing technology
Active Market Entry: Expanding business in line with the growth of the next-generation semiconductor market