Samsung and S&S Tech Propel EUV Mask Localization to Lessen Dependence on Japan’s Hoya

Samsung Electronics is ramping up its initiative to localize the production of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) blank masks in South Korea. Teaming up with local partner S&S Tech, Samsung aims to achieve final quality certification by the latter half of 2025. This collaboration marks a significant step in South Korea’s broader effort to enhance self-reliance in the realm of next-generation semiconductor materials. By reducing dependence on external sources, this project could play a vital role in strengthening the country’s semiconductor industry.