Plasma-Therm LLC

10050 15th St. North
St. Petersburg,  FL  33716

United States
https://www.plasmatherm.com
  • Booth: C1111


We are the leader in advanced plasma processing equipment.

PLASMA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
Etch, Deposition, Rapid Thermal Processing, & Plasma Dicing


Founded in 1974, Plasma-Therm is a global leader in advanced plasma processing equipment, specializing in etch, deposition, material modification, and plasma dicing technologies. Serving industries like wireless communication, power devices, MEMS, photonics, and more, Plasma-Therm's products are known for their value, reliability, and exceptional support. With sales and service locations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company meets the needs of its global customer base.

Visit plasmatherm.com for more information or send us an email at [email protected].

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 Press Releases

  • St. Petersburg, FL January 19th, 2024 – Plasma-Therm, a supplier of wafer processing equipment, is elated to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary. Since its inception in 1974, Plasma-Therm has remained at the forefront of technological advancement, delivering cutting-edge solutions that have redefined the semiconductor industry.

     “It fills us with immense joy and gratitude to mark 50 years of innovation, excellence, and partnership,” said Abdul Lateef, CEO of Plasma-Therm. “Our unwavering commitment to our customers has enabled us to build sustainable success by empowering the great team we have assembled.” 

     Over the past 50 years, Plasma-Therm has become a leading force in the emerging semiconductor market segment and contributes directly to enhancing the human experience. From having the distinguished role of being the first company to introduce production dry etch solutions into aluminum interconnect and photomask making; to more recently in the plasma dicing on tape technology.

    Customers have recognized Plasma-Therm’s commitment to partnership and customer service. Plasma-Therm has been awarded the TechInsights (formerly VLSI) awards for 23 consecutive years, which is a testament to its commitment to partnership with its customers. The company is continuously expanding its product portfolio to cater to its customers in the 200mm and smaller space, as well as advanced packaging. Recently, Plasma-Therm acquired Thin Film Equipment SrL (TFE) to further enhance its offerings.

    About Plasma-Therm:

    Plasma-Therm is a global manufacturer of advanced plasma processing equipment. Its tools and processes are used to support manufacturing needs in etch, deposition, thermal processing, and plasma-dicing technologies. The company serves the semiconductor and compound semiconductor industries in developing solutions for the wireless, power devices, MEMS, photonics, advanced packaging, and data storage markets. With locations in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Plasma-Therm meets the diverse needs of its customers with exceptional customer service.

  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Sept. 19, 2023 - Plasma-Therm, a leading manufacturer of plasma-process equipment for the semiconductor and compound semiconductor markets, today announced that it has acquired Thin Film Equipment SrL (TFE), effective September 18, 2023. Based in Binasco (Milano, Italy), TFE is a leading supplier of sputtering equipment for semiconductor R&D and production and is well-known for its expertise in physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering and evaporation process equipment and high purity materials for thin film applications.

    “The acquisition of TFE reinforces Plasma-Therm's expanding footprint in Europe, a pivotal component of our long-term strategic growth initiative,” stated Abdul Lateef, CEO of Plasma-Therm. “It also helps to significantly expand Plasma-Therm's portfolio in the power device market with TFE’s suite of PVD tools tailored to meet the requirements of MEMS, Power, RFID, and other semiconductor applications.”

    TFE’s PVD technologies highly complement Plasma-Therm’s existing etch and deposition products and process solutions, enhancing its ability to meet a wider spectrum of semiconductor manufacturing and R&D market demands. The added value of TFE’s workforce expertise in PVD technology and power device market requirements further strengthens Plasma-Therm’s renowned customer service and support teams.

    According to The Yole Group ‘s “Power SiC 2022” report the power semiconductor market to reach a substantial $6.3 billion by 2027. Plasma-Therm is positioned to support this growth with the acquisition of TFE and the MRC Eclipse product line, which is used for depositing metal for interconnects, via fill, silicides, packaging (C4, die attach), and other processes. 

    Francesco Terenziani, CEO, TFE, commented, “We are excited about this acquisition and combining our strengths with Plasma-Therm’s. While TFE will continue to operate independently, we will work closely with Plasma-Therm to combine our strengths in plasma and PVD process technology for a more comprehensive product offering for our customers. The acquisition will enable us to expand our R&D resources and customer service & support teams globally to deliver timely solutions to our valued customers.”

    About Plasma-Therm

    Plasma-Therm is a global manufacturer of advanced plasma processing equipment. Its tools and processes are used to support manufacturing needs in etch, deposition, rapid thermal processing, and plasma-dicing technologies. The company serves the semiconductor and compound semiconductor industries in developing solutions for the wireless, power device, MEMS, photonics, advanced packaging, and data storage markets. With locations in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, Plasma-Therm meets the diverse needs of its customers with exceptional customer service. To learn more, visit www.plasmatherm.com

    About TFE Srl
    Founded in 1996 and based in Binasco (Milano, Italy), TFE is a leading supplier of sputtering equipment for R&D and production. TFE manufactures new and fully refurbished single wafer and batch tools for the more demanding market applications. Flexibility, high reliability, very good process knowledge, skilled personnel and a large worldwide installed base are only a few of the advantages offered by TFE to its customers. Moreover, TFE is an exclusive agent for several top equipment manufacturers.


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