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RS Technologies, a global leader in recycled wafer manufacturing, recently announced plans to expand the monthly production capacity of its Japanese and Taiwanese plants to 580,000 wafers by 2024. The expansion is in response to a significant increase in orders received by the company.

According to reports, the Japanese plant is currently operating at full capacity with a 24-hour, three-shift system, but still cannot meet demand. The plant's current monthly production is 320,000 wafers, and new equipment investments are planned to add 170,000 wafers to the monthly capacity soon.

RS Technologies President Fang Yong Yi explained that there are various processes in semiconductor manufacturing, and many of them require repeated quality checks and testing, which utilize reclaimed wafers. These reclaimed wafers are cleaned and subjected to precise regeneration processes, with each wafer being recyclable about 10 times.

Regarding TSMC's new plant in Kumamoto Prefecture, which hints at a resurgence in semiconductor production within Japan, Fang noted that in 2023, orders for reclaimed wafers from major Japanese semiconductor companies like Kioxia significantly declined. However, in 2024, orders are expected to increase by 10,000 to 20,000 wafers per month.

For 2024, the combined monthly production of RS Technologies' Japanese and Taiwanese plants is projected to rise from 540,000 in 2023 to 580,000.

Orders for recycled test wafers from overseas vendors have also increased. New plants require a large volume of test wafers, and the simultaneous construction of new plants by overseas manufacturers represents a significant opportunity for the company.

In a financial report released on May 13, RS Technologies announced plans to expand its overall monthly production capacity of reclaimed wafers to over 890,000 units by the end of 2026 to meet strong demand.

RS Technologies is a leading global provider of recycled wafers for the semiconductor industry, with manufacturing facilities in Japan and China. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying high-quality recycled wafers for various applications, including logic, memory, and analog devices. With a strong presence in Asia, RS Technologies has established itself as a trusted partner for major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, serving the global market with its innovative and sustainable solutions.

Editor：Vicky

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