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The Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Industry is Expected to Reach $167 Billion by 2026

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Dublin, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Semiconductor Equipment Market: Analysis By Segment, By Supply Chain, By Dimension, By Region Size and Trends with Impact of COVID-19 and Forecast up to 2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global semiconductor equipment market, was valued at US$104.65 billion in 2021, and is probable to reach US$167.78 billion by 2026.

Semiconductor equipment are used to in the making of semiconductors and integrated circuits, which are utilized in the manufacturing of several different industries such as medical, banking, telecommunication, automobile, etc., which directly increased the demand for semiconductor equipment. The semiconductor equipment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.90%, during the forecast period of 2022-2026.

Market Segmentation Analysis:

By Segment: The report splits the global semiconductor equipment market into three different segments: Wafer equipment, Assembly and packaging equipment and Test equipment. The wafer equipment segment accounted for majority of approximately 86% of the semiconductor equipment market in 2021. In the future, the demand for silicon wafers and equipment footprints would aid in the analysis of the semiconductor wafer fab equipment market. Furthermore, advancements in wafer technologies that have resulted in “denser packaging” of devices such as MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical system) and transistors are expected to lay the groundwork for new opportunities that companies can capitalize on. The global wafer semiconductor equipment market can be further divided into four segments: Logic, NAND, DRAM and Others.

By Supply Chain: The market report has bifurcated the global semiconductor equipment market into three segments on the basis of supply chain: IDM, OSAT, and Foundry. IDM segment held almost half of the share in semiconductor equipment market in 2021, while the same segment is the fastest growing during the forecast period, as IDM Semiconductor equipment market is expected to enhance their Integrated Circuit (IC) production capacity, the companies are partnering with semiconductor manufacturing equipment providers.

By Dimensions: The semiconductor equipment market report has categorized the global market into three segments on the basis of dimensions: 2D, 2.5D and 3D. 2.5D dimension packaging held approximately 36% of the share in semiconductor equipment market in 2021. The fastest growing segment is 3D dimensions due to heavy investments on the R&D by many key players, including Amkor Technology, ASE group, Silicon ware Precision Industries Co., Ltd., and others, leading to the improvement in advanced packaging techniques.

By Region: According to this report, the global semiconductor equipment market can be divided into four major regions, on the basis of geographical areas: Asia Pacific (China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea), North America (The US, Mexico, and Canada), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy and Rest of Europe) and Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific semiconductor equipment market enjoyed the major share of 84.5% in 2021, primarily owing to the dominance of China, Taiwan, South Korea, which are the Asia-Pacific most attractive market for semiconductor equipment. Europe and North America are considered the emerging market for semiconductor equipment.

China is the world’s largest semiconductor equipment market. China’s semiconductor equipment market is expected to achieve solid growth, underpinned by high foundry capex expectations driven by rising demand; technology process development, where more equipment investment is needed; memory process development; photovoltaic demand driven by environmental production; and rising demand in LEDs, MEMS, power devices, and advanced packaging. It is believed semiconductor localization would remain one of China’s most important national goals, and, as a result, domestic players stand to gain market share over the next few years.

Global Semiconductor Equipment Market Dynamics:

Growth Drivers: Semiconductor Equipment industry is mounting due to the cumulative consumption of electronics industry. Semiconductor chips, which are used as components in power devices, compactness optical sensors, and light emitters, are the basic requirement for the manufacture of these smart electronic devices. Further, the market is expected to increase due to rapid urbanization, increased use of semiconductors in medical devices, rising government support, mounting usage of semiconductor equipment in Gaming industry, etc. in recent years.

Challenges: The tension between the U.S. and China has resulted in a possible decoupling between the two economies. The U.S. is developing new strategies to prevent itself from falling further behind China in chip manufacturing as trade tensions continue to grow. This is a foremost challenge faced by semiconductor equipment industry. Additionally, other factors like, functional defects and complexities, high cost associated, etc. are some challenges to the market.

Trends: A major trend gaining pace in semiconductor equipment market is the launch of 5G network, which would connect and support the massive surge of current and future wireless data. Data centers and devices require smaller, stronger semiconductors with extremely high transmission rates that can also store massive amounts of embedded memory as network traffic and complexity grow exponentially. More trends in the market are believed to augment the growth of semiconductor equipment market during the forecasted period include sustainability, emerging industrial robotics, surging demand for electronic vehicles and increasing demand for artificial intelligence, etc.

Impact Analysis of COVID-19 and Way Forward:

During the pandemic, semiconductor equipment manufacturers witnessed a fall for a very short period of time as lockdown was imposed suddenly. While in the second half of 2020 and after that, the semiconductor equipment market sharply increased exceeding the fall due to acceleration of global economies’ digital transformation as pandemic has boosted the digitalization. Increased use of electronic devices due to online classes and work from home, indirectly increased the demand for semiconductor equipment as these devices need semiconductors and integrated circuits to be installed in them, which are manufactured from semiconductor equipment. Competitive Landscape and Recent Developments:

The market for semiconductor equipment is concentrated with top five players accounted for more than 60% share. Chinese players accounted for less than 5% of the global market share, although they are expanding quickly. China domestic players are well-positioned for the semiconductor localization trend. Most of China’s semiconductor equipment market share has been taken up by global leaders, who have absolute competitive edge in technology and customer base. Chinese players have been making good progress in R&D and customer verification, and have market share gain potentials in mid-to-low-end products.

Further, key players of the semiconductor equipment market are:

  • Applied Materials Inc.
  • ASML Holding Semiconductor Company
  • Tokyo Electron Limited
  • Lam Research Corporation
  • KLA Corporation
  • Teradyne Inc.
  • Screen Holding Co. Ltd
  • Advantest Corporation
  • Hitachi High Tech Corporation
  • ASM International N.V
  • Nikon Corporation
  • Canon Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction
2.1 Semiconductor Equipment: An Overview
2.1.1 Advantages of Semiconductor Equipment
2.1.2 Semiconductor Equipment Segmentation

3. Global Market Analysis
3.1 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market: An Analysis
3.1.1 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.1.2 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market by Segments (Wafer Equipment, Test Equipment, Assembly and Packaging Equipment)
3.1.3 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market by Supply Chain (IDM, OSAT, Foundry)
3.1.4 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market by Dimensions (2D, 2.5D, 3D)
3.1.5 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market by Region (Asia pacific, North America, Europe, Rest of the World)
3.2 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market: Segment Analysis
3.2.1 Global Assembly and Packaging Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.2.2 Global Test Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.2.3 Global Wafer Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.2.4 Global Wafer Semiconductor Equipment Market by Segments (Logic, NAND, DRAM, Others)
3.2.5 Global Logic Wafer Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.2.6 Global NAND Wafer Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.2.7 Global DRAM Wafer Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.2.8 Global Others Wafer Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.3 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market: Supply Chain Analysis
3.3.1 Global IDM Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.3.2 Global OSAT Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.3.3 Global Foundry Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.4 Global Semiconductor Equipment Market: Dimension Analysis
3.4.1 Global 2D Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.4.2 Global 2.5D Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value
3.4.3 Global 3D Semiconductor Equipment Market by Value

4. Regional Market Analysis

5. Impact of COVID-19
5.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Semiconductor Equipment Market
5.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Semiconductor Equipment
5.1.2 Post COVID-19 Impact

6. Market Dynamics
6.1 Growth Drivers
6.1.1 Growth in Consumer Electronics Industry
6.1.2 Rapid Urbanization
6.1.3 Increased use of Semiconductors in Medical Devices
6.1.4 Rising Government Support
6.1.5 Mounting usage of semiconductor equipment in Gaming Industry
6.2 Challenges
6.2.1 Functional Defects and Complexities
6.2.2 High Cost Associated
6.2.3 Geo Political Tension
6.3 Market Trends
6.3.1 Increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence
6.3.2 Escalation of Internet of Things (IOT)
6.3.3 Surging Demand for Electronic vehicles
6.3.4 Emerging Industrial Robotics
6.3.5 Launch of 5G Network
6.3.6 Sustainability
6.2.7 New Advancements in Semiconductor Equipment

7. Competitive Landscape
7.1 Global Semiconductor Equipment Players by Market Share

8. Company Profiles
8.1 Applied Materials Inc.
8.1.1 Business Overview
8.1.2 Operating Segments
8.1.3 Business Strategy
8.2 ASML Holding Semiconductor Company
8.2.1 Business Overview
8.2.2 Operating Regions
8.2.3 Business Strategy
8.3 Tokyo Electron Limited
8.3.1 Business Overview
8.3.2 Operating Segments
8.3.3 Business Strategy
8.4 Lam Research Corporation
8.4.1 Business Overview
8.4.2 Operating Regions
8.4.3 Business Strategy
8.5 KLA Corporation
8.5.1 Business Overview
8.5.2 Operating Segments
8.5.3 Business Strategy
8.6 Teradyne Inc.
8.6.1 Business Overview
8.6.2 Operating Segments
8.6.3 Business Strategy
8.7 Screen Holding Co. Ltd
8.7.1 Business Overview
8.7.2 Operating Segments
8.7.3 Business Strategy
8.8 Advantest Corporation
8.8.1 Business Overview
8.8.2 Operating Segments
8.8.3 Business Strategy
8.9 Hitachi High Tech Corporation
8.9.1 Business Overview
8.9.2 Operating Segments
8.9.3 Business Strategy
8.10 ASM International N.V
8.10.1 Business Overview
8.10.2 Operating Regions
8.10.3 Business Strategy
8.11 Nikon Corporation
8.11.1 Business Overview
8.11.2 Operating Segments
8.11.3 Business Strategy
8.12 Canon Inc.
8.12.1 Business Overview
8.12.2 Operating Segments
8.12.3 Business Strategy

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Cognitive Security Market Projected to Reach $134.26 billion by 2030 – Exclusive Report by 360iResearch

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PUNE, India, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The report titled “Cognitive Security Market by Component (Services, Solutions), Security Type (Application, Cloud, Cybersecurity), Application, Deployment Mode, Enterprise Type, Vertical – Global Forecast 2024-2030” is now available on 360iResearch.com’s offering, presents an analysis indicating that the market projected to grow from a size of $19.50 billion in 2023 to reach $134.26 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 31.73% over the forecast period.

“The Global Rise of Cognitive Solutions Against Cyber Threats”
The field of cognitive security, leveraging the latest in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics, is reshaping the way physical and digital assets are protected from cyber threats. This innovative approach learns from user interactions with systems and data, enabling real-time threat detection and a more dynamic defense strategy. Across industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and government, cognitive security applications, such as fraud detection and cyber defense, are becoming vital in navigating the complex threat landscape. Challenges in integrating with older systems and opportunities include advancements in AI and technology. Globally, the cognitive security market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by high American demand and significant investments in the Asia-Pacific region. In Europe, stringent regulations such as GDPR drive the demand for compliant solutions, while in the Middle East and Africa, the expanding telecom sector highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures. This global momentum highlights the critical role of cognitive security in an interconnected world, ensuring businesses and governments can overcome cyber threats.
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“The Essential Role of Cognitive Security in Today’s Digital Age”
As digital transformation reshapes industries, the surge in data generation and intricate data management challenges have outpaced traditional cyber defense mechanisms. Cognitive security adept at processing and analyzing vast arrays of data in real-time, uncovering patterns and anomalies indicative of cybersecurity threats. This advanced approach enables proactive threat detection and swift response measures, significantly mitigating the risks of data breaches and cyber incidents. Cognitive security solutions adeptly handle diverse data types at unparalleled speeds, offering insights typically elusive to manual analysis by harnessing the power of automation. These systems excel at unveiling sophisticated attacks, skillfully hidden within normal network activities, and continuously evolve through machine learning. This perceptual adaptation is vital in a landscape where cyber threats rapidly transform, and digitalization ushers in new vulnerabilities. Cognitive security is a staunch supporter for organizations, ensuring their security policies remain in lockstep with the ever-evolving cyber threat environment and regulatory demands, thus fortifying digital defenses in an increasingly connected world.
“Enhancing Digital Security through Advanced Cognitive Technologies”
In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving, the importance of robust digital security mechanisms cannot be overstated. The approach encompasses a suite of essential services that ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of cognitive security systems. These include the meticulous deployment and integration of these systems into existing organizational structures, ensuring they work seamlessly with current technologies and protocols. Ongoing support and maintenance to keep these systems at the forefront of cyber defense, alongside training and consulting to empower staff with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize these advanced security solutions. Cutting-edge technologies include biometric recognition, digital signature authentication, real-time security analytics, and a unified platform managing security logs and data. Each component is vital role in creating a secure digital environment that identifies threats and enables swift, informed responses to protect organizational assets and data.
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“International Business Machines Corporation at the Forefront of Cognitive Security Market with a Strong 8.44% Market Share”
The key players in the Cognitive Security Market include Google LLC by Alphabet Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Fortinet, Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., and others. These prominent players focus on strategies such as expansions, acquisitions, joint ventures, and developing new products to strengthen their market positions.
“Introducing ThinkMi: Revolutionizing Market Intelligence with AI-Powered Insights for the Cognitive Security Market”
We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Cognitive Security Market. ThinkMi stands out as your premier market intelligence partner, delivering unparalleled insights with the power of artificial intelligence. Whether deciphering market trends or offering actionable intelligence, ThinkMi is engineered to provide precise, relevant answers to your most critical business questions. This revolutionary tool is more than just an information source; it’s a strategic asset that empowers your decision-making with up-to-the-minute data, ensuring you stay ahead in the fiercely competitive Cognitive Security Market. Embrace the future of market analysis with ThinkMi, where informed decisions lead to remarkable growth.
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“Dive into the Cognitive Security Market Landscape: Explore 192 Pages of Insights, 760 Tables, and 28 Figures”
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IBM, Government of Canada, Government of Quebec Sign Agreements to Strengthen Canada’s Semiconductor Industry

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Up to $187M CAD to be invested to progress expansion of chip packaging capacity and capabilities and to strengthen R&D at IBM Canada’s Bromont plant
BROMONT, QC, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM), the Government of Canada, and the Government of Quebec today announced agreements that will strengthen Canada’s semiconductor industry, and further develop the assembly, testing and packaging (ATP) capabilities for semiconductor modules to be used across a wide range of applications including telecommunications, high performance computing, automotive, aerospace & defence, computer networks, and generative AI, at IBM Canada’s plant in Bromont, Quebec. The agreements reflect a combined investment valued at approximately $187M CAD.

“Today’s announcement is a massive win for Canada and our dynamic tech sector. It will create high-paying jobs, invest in innovation, strengthen supply chains, and help make sure the most advanced technologies are Canadian-made. Semiconductors power the world, and we’re putting Canada at the forefront of that opportunity,” said the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
In addition to the advancement of packaging capabilities, IBM will be conducting R&D to develop methods for scalable manufacturing and other advanced assembly processes to support the packaging of different chip technologies, to further Canada’s role in the North American semiconductor supply chain and expand and anchor Canada’s capabilities in advanced packaging.
The agreements also allow for collaborations with small and medium-sized Canadian-based enterprises with the intent of fostering the development of a semiconductor ecosystem, now and into the future.
“IBM has long been a leader in semiconductor research and development, pioneering breakthroughs to meet tomorrow’s challenges. With the demand for compute surging in the age of AI, advanced packaging and chiplet technology is becoming critical for the acceleration of AI workloads,” said Darío Gil, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of Research. “As one of the largest chip assembly and testing facilities in North America, IBM’s Bromont facility will play a central role in this future. We are proud to be working with the governments of Canada and Quebec toward those goals and to build a stronger and more balanced semiconductor ecosystem in North America and beyond.”
IBM Canada’s Bromont plant is one of North America’s largest chip assembly and testing facilities, having operated in the region for 52 years. Today, the facility transforms advanced semiconductor components into state-of-the-art microelectronic solutions, playing a key role in IBM’s semiconductor R&D leadership alongside IBM’s facilities at the Albany NanoTech Complex and throughout New York’s Hudson Valley. These agreements will help to further establish a corridor of semiconductor innovation from New York to Bromont. 
“Advanced packaging is a crucial component of the semiconductor industry, and IBM Canada’s Bromont plant has led the world in this process for decades,” said Deb Pimentel, president of IBM Canada. “Building upon IBM’s 107-year legacy of technology innovation and R&D in Canada, the Canadian semiconductor industry will now become even stronger, allowing for robust supply chains and giving Canadians steady access to even more innovative technologies and products. This announcement represents just one more example of IBM’s leadership and commitment to the country’s technology and business landscape.”
Chip packaging, the process of connecting integrated circuits on a chip or circuit board, has become more complex as electronic devices have shrunk and the components of chips themselves get smaller and smaller. IBM announced the world’s first 2 nanometer chip technology in 2021 and, as the semiconductor industry moves towards new methods of chip construction, advances in packaging will grow in importance. 
“Semiconductors are part of our everyday life. They are in our phones, our cars, and our appliances. Through this investment, we are supporting Canadian innovators, creating good jobs, and solidifying Canada’s semiconductor industry to build a stronger economy. Canada is set to play a larger role in the global semiconductor industry thanks to projects like the one we are announcing today. Because, when we invest in semiconductor and quantum technologies, we invest in economic security.”  — The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“This investment by IBM in Bromont will ensure that Quebec continues to stand out in the field of microelectronics. An increase in production capacity will solidify Quebec’s position in the strategic microelectronics sector in North America.” — The Honourable Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal region
About IBMIBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information. 
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HITACHI ACQUIRES MA MICRO AUTOMATION OF GERMANY IN EFFORT TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL EXPANSION OF ROBOTIC SI BUSINESS IN THE MEDICAL AND OTHER FIELDS

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HOLLAND, Mich., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) has signed a stock purchase agreement on April 26 to acquire all shares of MA micro automation GmbH (“MA micro automation”, headquartered in St. Leon-Rot, Germany) from MAX Management GmbH (a subsidiary of MAX Automation SE). MA micro automation is a leading provider of robotic and automation technology (robotic SI) including high-speed linear handling systems, high-precision assembly lines, and high-speed vision inspection technology for Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, for EUR 71.5M million. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, pending completion of the customary regulatory filings. After the acquisition is completed, MA micro automation will join JR Automation Technologies, LLC (“JR Automation”), a market leader in providing advanced automation solutions and digital technologies in the robotic system integration business for North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia as a continued effort to expand the company’s global presence.

MA micro automation is a technology leader for automation solutions within micro-assembly. Through its state-of-the-art proprietary high-speed and high-precision automation know-how, combined with unique optical image inspection capabilities, MA micro automation serves high-growth med-tech automation end-markets, covering the production, assembly, and testing medical and optical components including contact lenses, IVD and diabetes diagnostics consumables, and injection molding for medical use. The company was established in 2003 through a carve-out from Siemens*1 and since 2013 has been part of the MAX Automation group. 
JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions, serving customers across the globe in a variety of industries including automotive, life sciences, e-mobility, consumer and industrial products. With over 20 locations between North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, the leading integrator offers nearly 2 million square feet (185,806 sq. m) of available build and engineering floorspace. This acquisition allows JR Automation to further grow and strengthen both the company’s geographical footprint and their continued commitment on expanding support capabilities within the European region and medical market vertical.
“MA micro automation provides engineering, build and support expertise with established capabilities in complex vision applications, high-speed and high-precision automation technologies. When integrated with JR Automation’s uniform global process and digital technologies, this partnership will further enhance our ability to deliver added value and support to all of our customers worldwide and continue to grow our capabilities in the medical market,” says Dave DeGraaf, CEO of JR Automation. “As we integrate this new dimension, impressive talents and abilities of the MA micro automation team we further enhance our ability to serve our customers, creating a more robust and globally balanced offering.”
With this acquisition, Hitachi aims to further enhance its ability to provide a “Total Seamless Solution*2” to connect manufacturer’s factory floors seamlessly and digitally with their front office data, allowing them to achieve total optimization and bringing Industry 4.0 to life. This “Total Seamless Solution” strategy links organizations’ operational activities such as engineering, supply chain, and purchasing to the plant floor and allows for real time, data-driven decision-making that improves the overall business value for customers.
Kazunobu Morita, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Industrial Digital Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd. says, “We are very pleased to welcome MA micro automation to the Hitachi Group. The team is based in Europe, providing robotic SI to global medical device manufacturing customers with its high technological capabilities and will join forces with JR Automation and Hitachi Automation to strengthen our global competitiveness. Hitachi aims to enhance its ability to provide value to customers and grow alongside them by leveraging its strengths in both OT, IT, including robotic SI, and “Total Seamless Solution” through Lumada*3’s customer co-creation framework.”
Joachim Hardt, CEO MA micro automation GmbH says, “Following the successful establishment and growth of MA micro automation within the attractive automation market for medical technology products, we are now opening a new chapter. Our partnership with Hitachi will not only strengthen our global competitive position, but we will also benefit from joint technological synergies and a global market presence.  We look forward to a synergistic partnership with Hitachi and JR Automation.”
Outline of MA micro automation    
Name
MA micro automation GmbH
Head Office
St. Leon-Rot, Germany
Representative
Joachim Hardt (CEO)
Outline of Business
Automation solutions within micro-assembly
Total no. of Employees:
Approx. 200 (As of April 2024)
Founded
2003
Revenues (2023)
€ 46.5 million
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“Siemens” is a registered trademark or trademark of Siemens Trademark GmbH & Co. KG in the U.S. and other countries.
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“Total Seamless Solution” is a registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. in the U.S. and Japan.
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Lumada: A collective term for solutions, services and technologies based on Hitachi’s advanced digital technologies for creating value from customers’ data accelerating digital innovation. https://www.hitachi.com/products/it/lumada/global/en/index.html
About JR AutomationEstablished in 1980, JR Automation is a leading provider of intelligent automated manufacturing technology solutions that solve customers’ key operational and productivity challenges. JR Automation serves customers across the globe in a variety of industries, including automotive, life sciences, aerospace, and more.  
In 2019, JR Automation was acquired by Hitachi, Ltd. In a strategic effort towards offering a seamless connection between the physical and cyber space for industrial manufacturers and distributers worldwide. With this partnership, JR Automation provides customers a unique, single-source solution for complete integration of their physical assets and data information, offering greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies towards achieving their Industry 4.0 visions. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 21 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.  For more information, please visit www.jrautomation.com.   
About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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