TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED

Corporate Summary

Welcome to the Tokyo Electron website!
This introductory page explains what kind of a company we are, and with what sort of passion and commitment we conduct our business.

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Who we are

We are a leading global company of innovative semiconductor production equipment.

Semiconductors are critical to the advancement of society and industry,
and almost all semiconductor chips in the world today go through TEL’s equipment as part of the production process.
It means that on an invisible yet vital level, TEL’s technologies are helping to shape the future of the world.

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What we do

We drive innovation with our one-of-a-kind technological expertise.

The key to enhancing the performance of semiconductor chips is the technological capability to form micron- to nano-scale circuit patterns.
TEL is the only manufacturer in the world with a product portfolio covering the four sequential patterning processes, and we also command leading shares in many other product categories.

Global market share rankings *1

  • No.1
    Coater/Developer
  • No.1
    Gas Chemical Etch System
  • No.1
    Diffusion Furnace
  • No.1
    Batch Deposition
  • No.2
    Cleaning
  • No.2
    Plasma Etch System
  • No.2
    Metal Deposition
  • No.2
    Prober

Semiconductor production equipment sales

2.209 trillion yen

No.4 *2

in the world

As of fiscal 2023

Patents owned

21,645

No.1 *3

in the world

As of fiscal 2023

  • *1Estimates by TEL
  • *2Source: TechInsights Manufacturing Analysis Inc., May 2023
  • *3 Rankings within the semiconductor production equipment industry for fiscal 2023. Calculated based on the data from LexisNexis®PatentSight®.
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Why we do it

We are committed to contributing to technological innovation in semiconductors in order to develop a dream-inspiring society. That is why we keep challenging ourselves to do better.

We firmly believe that technology has the power to transform the status quo and bring benefits to people around the world.
We have come to envision a “Digital x Green” world, in which coexistence of digitalization and decarbonization for preservation of the global environment.

This chart explains the concept of Digital x Green. “Digital” refers to information and communications technology (ICT) and digital transformation (DX), such as 5G/6G, Big data, AI application, and the Internet of Things (IoT). “Green” refers to Decarbonization, which encompasses Renewable energy, Smart society, and Electric vehicles, among others. This chart explains the concept of Digital x Green. “Digital” refers to information and communications technology (ICT) and digital transformation (DX), such as 5G/6G, Big data, AI application, and the Internet of Things (IoT). “Green” refers to Decarbonization, which encompasses Renewable energy, Smart society, and Electric vehicles, among others.

Our mission is not only to enlarge capacity, increase speed and enhance the reliability of semiconductors,
but also to reduce the environmental impact by decreasing power consumption.

As semiconductors are becoming a vital part of social infrastructure,
we challenge ourselves to make further innovations for our semiconductor production equipment.

Moving toward Net Zero

We have set the environmental goal for achieving “net zero” (in which greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by removals). By 2040, we aim to achieve net zero for scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

  • *Scopes 1 and 2: Emissions from the use of energy such as electricity in our own business activities
  • *Scope 3: Emissions from use and disposal of equipment sold, purchase of materials, distribution, etc.

Sustainability

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How we do it

Our technological prowess is at the root of everything we stand for.
That is why we keep investing so heavily in R&D.

Expectations for semiconductor innovation are rising ever higher. To secure the ability to meet the technological needs for several generations into the future, we are spurring value creation by vigorously making investments and forming alliances.

Over 1.5 trillion yen to be invested in five years (FY2025-FY2029)

We plan to invest over 1.5 trillion yen in R&D over the five-years until fiscal 2029,
aiming to reinforce our already unmatched technological capabilities toward enabling a dream-inspiring society.

This bar chart projects the yearly growth of our R&D investment toward FY2027. This bar chart projects the yearly growth of our R&D investment toward FY2027.

We operate a world-leading R&D framework on a global scale.
Our R&D sites around the world work closely with one another,
while also pursuing collaboration with world-class consortia, research institutes, and academia.

This is a map showing the locations of TEL’s R&D sites and affiliated consortiums. TEL’s R&D sites in Japan include TEL Digital Design Square, Tokyo Electron Technology Solutions, Tokyo Electron Kyushu, and Tokyo Electron Miyagi. Our affiliated consortium in Japan is the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Our R&D site in Korea is TEL Technology Center Korea. Our R&D site in Taiwan is TEL Technology Center, Taiwan. Our affiliated consortium in Singapore is IME. Our R&D sites in the U.S. include TEL Manufacturing and Engineering of America, TEL Technology Center, America, and Tokyo Electron America. Our affiliated consortium in the U.S. include BRIDG and SUNY Poly / NY CREATES. Our affiliated consortium in Belgium is imec. Our affiliated consortium in France is CEA-Leti. Our R&D site in Ireland is TEL Magnetic Solutions.
This is a map showing the locations of TEL’s R&D sites and affiliated consortiums. TEL’s R&D sites in Japan include TEL Digital Design Square, Tokyo Electron Technology Solutions, Tokyo Electron Kyushu, and Tokyo Electron Miyagi. Our affiliated consortium in Japan is the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Our R&D site in Korea is TEL Technology Center Korea. Our R&D site in Taiwan is TEL Technology Center, Taiwan. Our affiliated consortium in Singapore is IME. Our R&D sites in the U.S. include TEL Manufacturing and Engineering of America, TEL Technology Center, America, and Tokyo Electron America. Our affiliated consortium in the U.S. include BRIDG and SUNY Poly / NY CREATES. Our affiliated consortium in Belgium is imec. Our affiliated consortium in France is CEA-Leti. Our R&D site in Ireland is TEL Magnetic Solutions.

Our policy on R&D

The ultimate driving force of TEL is the growth of each employee

Our corporate growth is enabled by people, and our employees both create and fulfill company values.
Upholding this belief, each of us practices the TEL Values inherent in the company’s DNA, seeking to maximize our respective potential.

  • Pride
  • Challenge
  • Ownership
  • Teamwork
  • Awareness

Creating innovation requires contributions from diverse individuals.
We are actively promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives.

This image shows TEL’s DE&I catchphrase “ONE TEL, DIFFERENT TOGETHER”.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To find out more about TEL,
please refer to the following resources.