EV Group Inc.

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Overview

About EV Group (EVG)

EV Group (EVG) is a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), compound semiconductors, power devices, and nanotechnology devices. Key products include wafer bonding, thin-wafer processing, lithography/nanoimprint lithography (NIL) and metrology equipment, as well as photoresist coaters, cleaners and inspection systems. Founded in 1980, EV Group services and supports an elaborate network of global customers and partners all over the world. More information about EVG is available at www.EVGroup.com.

  Press Releases

• EV Group Brings Digital Lithography to Heterogeneous Integration HVM Applications with LITHOSCALE® XT (Aug 12, 2025)

  ST. FLORIAN, Austria, May 26, 2025—EV Group (EVG), a leading provider of innovative process solutions and expertise serving leading-edge and future semiconductor designs and chip integration schemes, today introduced the LITHOSCALE^® XT maskless exposure (MLE™) system, the industry’s first true high-throughput/high-resolution digital lithography solution for high-volume-manufacturing (HVM) heterogeneous integration applications. 

  With a new dual-stage design, up to six exposure units, a dual-wavelength direct laser source as well as additional hardware and software enhancements, the LITHOSCALE XT offers up to a five-fold increase in throughput compared to EVG’s current-generation LITHOSCALE solution, which previously was the highest-throughput maskless lithography system at comparable resolution. The LITHOSCALE XT is ideally suited for applications involving multi-die patterning, fan-out wafer-level packaging (FoWLP) for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) devices, panel-level packaging, MEMS, advanced imaging sensors, and die traceability for security and automotive applications.

  Maskless Exposure Technology – Ideal Patterning Solution for Heterogeneous Integration

  Heterogeneous integration—the manufacturing, vertical assembly and packaging of multiple different dies into a single package—has led to greater package complexity, as well as a greater number of package options available. This in turn is driving the need for greater design flexibility and the ability to adopt both die-level and wafer-level designs simultaneously in back-end lithography. Accurate reconstitution of wafers is a key parameter in integrating dies from various wafer fabs or fab lines in multi-die solutions. Steppers and other mask-based patterning systems struggle to cope with inaccuracies from die-placement and die-shift variations caused by over-molding. In addition, the reticle size and optics dimensions of static exposure systems limit the exposure area. This is particularly challenging in large die interposer fabrications, where stitch-lines and/or mismatches overlap regions of the reticle exposure field, which can affect the electrical properties within the redistribution layer (RDL). The ability to generate a homogenous pattern for interposers that exceed current reticle size is crucial for devices with complex designs, such as those used in advanced graphic processing, 5G, AI and HPC.

  EVG MLE Technology Advantages

  LITHOSCALE XT tackles legacy bottlenecks associated with steppers by combining powerful digital processing that enables real-time data transfer and immediate exposure, with high structuring resolution and high throughput. Key features include:

  • Up to six exposure heads to cover a 300-mm wafer or 300-mm x 300-mm panel substrate in a parallel exposure process
  • High-resolution (down to sub-2-micron lines/spaces), stitch-free, full-wafer patterning with no field-exposure or die-size limitations
  • Simple switching between mask layouts, supporting multi-die patterning without the associated high cost of ownership for having many masks
  • Real-time wafer-level distortion and die-shift compensation for bowed or warped wafers, enabling improved die-placement accuracy and patterning yield without impact on throughput
  • Supports a wide range of exposure applications thanks to a dual-wavelength laser source (e.g., thin and thick photoresists, <1 micron up to >100 microns in thickness, chemically amplified resists, positive and negative tone, dielectrics, high-aspect-ratio patterning, etc.)

  According to Dr. Bernhard Thallner, pathfinding and optics director at EV Group, “The adoption and evolution of heterogeneous integration is driving tighter performance requirements for back-end lithography that can no longer be fully met with traditional mask-based solutions like steppers and mask aligners. While the technical advantages of MLE technology are abundantly clear, throughput has been a barrier to HVM adoption until now. Our newest MLE platform, LITHOSCALE XT, supports our customers’ unique patterning needs in HVM, not only for advanced packaging but also numerous other applications that can benefit from its combination of high versatility, resolution and throughput. We are ready to engage with customers and partners to help them leverage the myriad benefits of our MLE technology for their respective unique manufacturing needs.”

  Automotive, Security and Imaging Benefits from EVG MLE Technology

  In addition to advanced packaging, LITHOSCALE XT is also ideal for use in the manufacture of advanced image sensors—which involve complex shapes and highly functional optical materials that present challenges to stepper technologies—thanks to its high resolution and excellent sidewall profile performance on structures with complex shapes and/or high aspect ratios. LITHOSCALE XT’s Dynamic Die Annotation capability also enables on-the-fly generation of unique die identifiers for each individual wafer, supporting industry standards for individual die identification and traceability—such as SEMI E142 and SEMI T23—that are designed to meet the needs of the highly demanding security and automotive markets.

  Product Availability

  EVG is now accepting orders for the LITHOSCALE XT maskless exposure system, and is offering product demonstrations at EVG’s headquarters. For more information, please visit https://www.evgroup.com/products/lithography/lithoscale-maskless-exposure-lithography-systems/lithoscale-xt

  Contacts:

  Clemens Schütte
  Director, Marketing and Communications
  EV Group
  Tel: +43 7712 5311 0
  E-mail: [email protected]
  
  David Moreno
  Principal
  Open Sky Communications
  Tel: +1.415.519.3915
  E-mail: [email protected]

• EV Group Tops Customer Rankings in TechInsights 2025 Global Semiconductor Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey (Aug 19, 2025)

  EVG achieves Five Star rating across all participating award categories, including first-place finishes in “Global Semiconductor Supplier” segments, lithography equipment, and specialty fab equipment

  ST. FLORIAN, Austria, June 26, 2025—EV Group (EVG), a leading provider of innovative process solutions and expertise serving leading-edge and future semiconductor designs and chip integration schemes, today announced that it has once again topped the rankings in the 2025 TechInsights Semiconductor Supplier Awards. EVG was voted by customers as one of the Top 10 Customer Service Focused Suppliers of Chip Making Equipment and one of the Top Suppliers of Fab Equipment and WFE to Specialty Chip Makers. In addition, EVG achieved a Five Star rating across all participating award categories, including first place finishes (now dubbed Global #1) in Fab Equipment, WFE to Specialty Chip Makers, Lithography Equipment, and Specialty Fab Equipment (for wafer bonding). 

  As a result, once again, EVG received awards for three major customer satisfaction award groups, marking the 13^th year in a row that it has achieved this feat.

  According to TechInsights, customers rated EVG best at partnering, technical leadership, recommended supplier, commitment, trust in supplier, and quality of results. In total, EVG was recognized by customers in the following award categories:

  • Global Semiconductor Supplier Awards – Top 10 Customer Service – Focused Suppliers of Chip Making Equipment
  • Global Semiconductor Supplier Awards – Fab Equipment
  • Global Semiconductor Supplier Awards – WFE to Specialty Chip Makers
  • Global #1 in Fab Equipment
  • Global #1 in WFE to Specialty Chip Makers
  • Global #1 in Lithography Equipment
  • Global #1 in Specialty Fab Equipment 

  A white paper detailing EVG’s survey results issued by TechInsights is available here.

  According to G. Dan Hutcheson, vice chair of TechInsights, “This year, EV Group reached thirteen consecutive Triple Crown Wins in the TechInsights Global Semiconductor Supplier Awards, which is a tremendous achievement. EV Group is highly trusted and recommended by customers, and was recognized for its strong partnering efforts, earning the highest score among all Top 10 Customer Service – Focused Suppliers in partnering. More than scores, customers participating in the survey wrote in: ‘Very supportive and knowledgeable technical sales and support people,’ ‘Solid technical team providing innovative solutions to complex integration problems’ and ‘Excellent knowledge ranging from tooling requirements to processing and market needs.’ These comments demonstrate how EVG’s focused process knowledge is key to developing core capabilities of wafer bonding, lithography, and metrology for its customers.”

  “We are deeply grateful to our customers for once again recognizing EV Group in the 2025 TechInsights Customer Satisfaction Survey,” stated Hermann Waltl, executive sales and customer support director at EV Group. “Achieving a Five Star rating across all participating award categories—and earning the top spot in both lithography and specialty fab equipment for a second year in a row—is a tremendous honor. This year’s results build on our already strong track record and reflect the continued investments we’ve made in customer service, support and technical collaboration. We remain committed to helping our customers succeed and are proud to be seen as a trusted partner as they advance the frontiers of semiconductor technology.”

  EVG offers a complete portfolio of wafer-level, high-volume-manufacturing solutions for a wide variety of micro- and nanotechnology applications and products, addressing established as well as emerging markets. The company’s field-proven equipment, combined with EVG’s superior process expertise and development support, enable its global customer base to stay one step ahead of the competition.

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  Clemens Schütte
  Director, Marketing and Communications
  EV Group
  Tel: +43 7712 5311 0
  E-mail: [email protected]
  
  David Moreno
  Principal
  Open Sky Communications
  Tel: +1.415.519.3915
  E-mail: [email protected]

• EV Group Advances 300-mm MEMS Manufacturing with Next-Generation GEMINI® Automated Production Wafer Bonding System (Aug 19, 2025)

  Platform incorporates newly designed high-force bond chamber that ensures excellent bond quality and yield across larger wafer surfaces

  ST. FLORIAN, Austria, March 18, 2025—EV Group (EVG), a leading provider of innovative process solutions and expertise serving leading-edge and future semiconductor designs and chip integration schemes, today unveiled the next-generation version of its GEMINI^® automated production wafer bonding system for 300-mm wafers. Based on the global industry standard for high-volume-manufacturing (HVM) wafer bonding, the new GEMINI equipment platform includes a newly designed high-force bond chamber that ensures excellent bond quality and yield for MEMS devices built on larger wafers. EVG has already delivered several GEMINI systems built on the new equipment platform to multiple leading MEMS manufacturers.

  According to Yole Group, the MEMS market is set to grow from US$14.6 billion in 2023 to US$20 billion in 2029 (1). This growth is largely driven by inertial sensors, microphones, and new generations of MEMS, including microspeakers, which are increasingly used in smartwatches, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, and other consumer wearable devices. Many MEMS devices need to be protected from the external environment or can operate only under controlled atmosphere or vacuum. Metal-based wafer bonding (Eutectic, Transient-Liquid-Phase and Thermo-compression) plays an essential role in the manufacture of these MEMS devices by enabling hermetic sealing and pressure or vacuum encapsulation. 

  MEMS manufacturers have begun to transition from 200-mm to 300-mm production lines to achieve economies of scale and meet growing market demand for MEMS devices, as well as to support new device integration schemes such as CMOS-MEMS integration, and the production of MEMS devices with larger footprint, such as ultrasonic MEMS and micromirrors. However, migrating to 300-mm wafers requires significantly higher bond forces compared to 200-mm wafers to ensure the same bond pressure over a much larger surface area.

  EVG’s next-generation GEMINI system for 300-mm wafers exceeds the specifications required for 300-mm MEMS manufacturing – meeting the needs of both current and future MEMS device generations. An integrated modular HVM system for aligned wafer bonding, the GEMINI platform features up to four bond chambers with adjustable bond force (up to 350 kN), high vacuum (down to 5 x 10^-6 mbar) and overpressure capability (2000 mbar abs.). It also maintains the industry-leading capabilities of the previous-generation platform, including fully automated optical alignment, full flexibility with customizable module configurations and support for a wide range of bonding processes. 

  “EVG has more than 30 years of experience providing production wafer bonding systems for the MEMS industry. Working closely with our customers and partners, we can see key trends and inflection points in this market very early on, and plan accordingly,” stated Dr. Thomas Glinsner, corporate technology director at EV Group. “Our next-generation GEMINI wafer bonding system is a prime example of EVG putting our long-term vision and experience into action. The result is the first wafer bonder of its kind for the MEMS industry, which helps our customers to stay on their technology roadmaps and bring innovative and exciting new MEMS devices and end-products to market.”

  Product Availability

  EVG is now accepting orders for the next-generation GEMINI automated production wafer bonding system, and is offering product demonstrations at EVG’s headquarters. For more information, please visit https://www.evgroup.com/products/bonding/permanent-bonding-systems/gemini

  Clemens Schütte
  Director, Marketing and Communications
  EV Group
  Tel: +43 7712 5311 0
  E-mail: [email protected]
  
  David Moreno
  Principal
  Open Sky Communications
  Tel: +1.415.519.3915
  E-mail: [email protected]

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