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Memsstar

Scottish supplier of etch, deposition and vapour-release equipment for semiconductor and MEMS fabs.

Company overview

Memsstar is a process and equipment supplier for the semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing industries, based in Livingston, Scotland. The company provides both new proprietary systems and remanufactured equipment. Its new systems are developed for MEMS applications, utilising its expertise in technologies such as dry release etching and self-assembled monolayer (SAM) coating. For the broader semiconductor market, Memsstar specialises in remanufacturing etch and deposition systems from major OEMs, including Applied Materials, Lam Research, and Novellus. The equipment is restored to original manufacturer specifications and can be repurposed for new applications. In addition to equipment, the company offers a range of support services, including the supply of spare parts, on-site services, and training. Memsstar serves a customer base that includes production facilities, commercial research and development labs, and academic institutions.

Semiconductor activity

Primary capability: Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment. Supply-chain role: Equipment Supply, Remanufacturing, Service & Support.

Technologies and capabilities

  • Etch
  • Deposition
  • Dry Release Etching
  • SAM Coating
  • Single-Wafer Processing
  • CMOS Processing
  • Silicon
  • Oxides

Remanufactured Semiconductor Equipment; MEMS Manufacturing Systems; R&D Systems; Parts Supply; On-Site Services; Semiconductor Training

Markets served

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • MEMS Manufacturing
  • Research & Development
  • Universities

UK presence

Livingston, Scotland. Part of the Scotland cluster.

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