Market Overview:
The global wafer appearance detector market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for semiconductor and photovoltaic products, and the rising need for quality control in these industries. In terms of type, the defect detection segment is expected to lead the global wafer appearance detector market during the forecast period, owing to its ability to detect even minor defects on a wafer surface.
Product Definition:
A wafer appearance detector is a device used to detect the presence of defects on the surface of a semiconductor wafer. The importance of this device is that it allows manufacturers to identify and correct defects in wafers before they are processed into chips, which can improve the quality and yield of chip production.
Defect Detection:
Defect detection is a technology that monitors and detects physical defects in semiconductor wafers during the manufacturing process. It plays an important role in ensuring quality control of semiconductor products. The market for defect detection has witnessed significant growth over the past few years owing to increasing demand for high-quality wafers from various end-use industries such as solar, electronics, and automotive among others.
Thickness Detection:
Thickness detection is a method used to measure the thickness of wafers in semiconductor devices. It helps detect defects such as misalignment, contamination and cracks on wafer surface which may cause variation in device performance. The thickness detection system includes optical and non-optical components where optical components are more prominent than other types.
Application Insights:
The photovoltaic industry dominated the global wafer appearance detector market in terms of revenue in 2017. The growth can be attributed to increasing demand for solar energy systems across the globe. Rapid urbanization coupled with rising per capita income has led to an increase in residential and commercial installations of photovoltaic systems, thereby driving demand for appearance detectors within the industry.
The semiconductor industry is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rapid technological advancements coupled with increasing consumer disposable income levels across various regions including Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa. Semiconductors are used in a wide variety of applications such as smartphones, tablets, laptops among others which is propelling their demand globally.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific region dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. This can be attributed to increasing solar panel installations in China, Japan, South Korea and India. The demand for solar panels is anticipated to increase owing to growing awareness regarding environmental protection coupled with government initiatives such as “Make in India†campaign by encouraging domestic manufacturing activities of electronic products.
The presence of a large number of semiconductor manufacturers including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; HEG Limited; Micron Technology Inc.; Infineon Technologies AG; Nidec Corporation; Fujitsu General Bldg Electric Co., Ltd.; Renesas Electronics Corporation; Skyworks Solutions Inc.; Texas Instruments Incorporated has driven the regional market growth. Increasing investments by various governments for research & development activities are also expected to drive industry expansion over the next eight years.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for semiconductor devices in automotive and consumer electronics industries
- Growing popularity of miniaturized and high-performance semiconductor devices
- Rising number of advanced packaging applications
- Proliferation of 3D IC technology
- Increasing demand for transparent substrates in display and solar panel applications
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Wafer Appearance Detector Market Research Report
By Type
Defect Detection, Thickness Detection, Color Detection
By Application
Photovoltaic Industry, Semiconductor Industry
By Companies
Akrometrix, Applied Materials, ATMgroup, BT Imaging, C and D Semiconductor, E+H Metrology, Eckelmann, EVG, Fortix, FRT, Greateyes, Hanmi Semiconductor, Hu-Brain, Intego, Henergy Solar, Chroma ATE
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
166
Number of Tables & Figures
117
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Wafer Appearance Detector Market Report Segments:
The global Wafer Appearance Detector market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Defect Detection, Thickness Detection, Color Detection
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Photovoltaic Industry, Semiconductor Industry
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Akrometrix
- Applied Materials
- ATMgroup
- BT Imaging
- C and D Semiconductor
- E+H Metrology
- Eckelmann
- EVG
- Fortix
- FRT
- Greateyes
- Hanmi Semiconductor
- Hu-Brain
- Intego
- Henergy Solar
- Chroma ATE
Highlights of The Wafer Appearance Detector Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Defect Detection
- Thickness Detection
- Color Detection
- By Application:
- Photovoltaic Industry
- Semiconductor Industry
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Wafer Appearance Detector Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
A Wafer Appearance Detector is a device that uses light to determine the appearance of wafers. This information can be used to identify defects on the wafer, and can also be used to determine how well the wafer has been processed.
Some of the major players in the wafer appearance detector market are Akrometrix, Applied Materials, ATMgroup, BT Imaging, C and D Semiconductor, E+H Metrology, Eckelmann, EVG, Fortix, FRT, Greateyes, Hanmi Semiconductor, Hu-Brain, Intego, Henergy Solar, Chroma ATE.
The wafer appearance detector market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Wafer Appearance Detector Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Wafer Appearance Detector Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Wafer Appearance Detector Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Wafer Appearance Detector Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Wafer Appearance Detector Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Wafer Appearance Detector Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Wafer Appearance Detector Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Defect Detection
5.2.2 Thickness Detection
5.2.3 Color Detection
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Photovoltaic Industry
6.2.2 Semiconductor Industry
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Wafer Appearance Detector Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Wafer Appearance Detector Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Defect Detection
9.6.2 Thickness Detection
9.6.3 Color Detection
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Photovoltaic Industry
9.10.2 Semiconductor Industry
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Defect Detection
10.6.2 Thickness Detection
10.6.3 Color Detection
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Photovoltaic Industry
10.10.2 Semiconductor Industry
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Defect Detection
11.6.2 Thickness Detection
11.6.3 Color Detection
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Photovoltaic Industry
11.10.2 Semiconductor Industry
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Defect Detection
12.6.2 Thickness Detection
12.6.3 Color Detection
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Photovoltaic Industry
12.10.2 Semiconductor Industry
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Defect Detection
13.6.2 Thickness Detection
13.6.3 Color Detection
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Photovoltaic Industry
13.10.2 Semiconductor Industry
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Wafer Appearance Detector Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Wafer Appearance Detector Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Akrometrix
14.3.2 Applied Materials
14.3.3 ATMgroup
14.3.4 BT Imaging
14.3.5 C and D Semiconductor
14.3.6 E+H Metrology
14.3.7 Eckelmann
14.3.8 EVG
14.3.9 Fortix
14.3.10 FRT
14.3.11 Greateyes
14.3.12 Hanmi Semiconductor
14.3.13 Hu-Brain
14.3.14 Intego
14.3.15 Henergy Solar
14.3.16 Chroma ATE
