technical investigation
A TSE prime major conglomerate manufacturing company inquired about technology, company, and market trends regarding dry-etching for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We responded with spot consulting services.
2024/04
Round Table
“Outlook for Japan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry – Will TSMC’s New Japan Foundry Spark a Chip Revival?” to a group of investors in a Round Table format. The presentation was given in a Round Table format to a group of investors.
2024/03
Business support for a manufacturer of parts processing for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
A manufacturer that felt the need to change its strategy in response to changes in its business environment requested our assistance.
2024/03
Providing information to major material manufacturers
We were commissioned by a major Japanese materials manufacturer to provide information on the development of new materials for semiconductors.
2024/03
Providing information to overseas investors
I attended a round table at a foreign brokerage firm as an advisor. In attendance were about 10 Asian investors. I gave an explanation of technology trends in relation to the earnings forecasts of domestic semiconductor-related companies. It was the first time for me to attend a dinner-style roundtable, and it was quite stimulating.
2024/03
Providing information to domestic investors
In response to trends such as generative AI, we provided an explanation of technology trends in relation to the earnings forecasts of domestic semiconductor-related companies. Spot consulting.
2024/03
Semiconductor component failure analysis
A manufacturer of electrical equipment using semiconductor components has requested support for defect analysis. We will respond with short-term consulting.
2024/02
Materials Marketability for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
We received a repeat order from one of the world’s largest materials manufacturers. The client was interested in the structure of certain parts of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as well as the marketability and technology trends of the materials used. We provided spot consulting services.
2024/1
Case Discussion Training Support
I participated in a training program for young human resources. It was a case discussion in which important management issues were identified and proposals were made. I commented from the perspective of breakthrough thinking, etc.
2023/12
Can Japan succeed in revitalizing its semiconductor industry?
The agent who hosted the Roundtable answered questions from New York companies on the same topic.
2023/11/30
Gas and precursor supply equipment
A domestic management consulting firm inquired about technical trends and market forecasts for gas and precursor supply equipment in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and we responded in two parts.
2023/11
Can Japan succeed in revitalizing its semiconductor industry?
The agent who organized the Roundtable was introduced and answered questions from Chinese companies on the same topic.
2023/11/2
Round Table
” Can Japan Successfully Revitalise Its Semiconductor Industry?” was presented in a Round Table format to participants from investment-affiliated companies in Singapore.
2023/10/30
Expansion of surface treatment company business
A domestic surface treatment company commissioned us to support their business expansion.
2023/10 –
Trading company for a major semiconductor company Overseas Strategy
A major trading company for semiconductor companies with operations in Japan and overseas commissioned us to explain their technology and provide support for their overseas strategies.
2023/10 –
Entry into the equipment industry
We have been consulted by a company that is promoting entry into the equipment industry regarding development strategy and development work walloping.
2023/10-
Control of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
A domestic control equipment manufacturer inquired about their control needs in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and we supported them with online and spot consulting services.
2023/9/22
Technical DD Support
Assisted a Taiwanese manufacturer with technical DD (due diligence) regarding an investment in a domestic company.
2023/9
Next generation logic/memory semiconductors, packaging
A domestic consulting firm inquired about trends in next generation logic/memory semiconductors and packaging. Additional inquiries were responded to. Responded via online spot consulting.
2023/9/19, 10/2, 10/3
Strengthen product competitiveness
A back-end equipment company requested assistance in strengthening product competitiveness.
2023/7 –
Toward Business Expansion
An infrastructure company requested a strategic walloping for business expansion. We provided support, including site visits.
2023/6 –
geopolitical situation
An overseas research firm inquired about the geopolitical situation in the semiconductor industry. This is a spot consulting service.
2023/06/06
Test environment during semiconductor device development
An inquiry from overseas provided information on test environments from DRAM and other semiconductor device development to mass production. This is a spot consulting service.
2023/05/26
Online Seminars
Lectured at an online seminar hosted by the R&D Support Center.
Trends and Future Prospects for Semiconductor Equipment and Materials”
2023/5/19
Marketing of products for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
We are pleased to assist you in market expansion and market development. Value chains tend to be long and complex. On the other hand, some areas are becoming more vertically integrated. We have received many requests related to matching between layers of materials, processing, modules, subsystems, manufacturing equipment, design, manufacturing, and end products, and this is one of those requests.
2023/05 –
WEB Seminar “Trends and Future Prospects of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials
We held a web seminar hosted by the R&D Support Center. Under the title of “Trends and Future Prospects of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials,” the seminar provided an overview of trends in IT, semiconductors, and semiconductor production equipment and materials, followed by a discussion of strategies that semiconductor production equipment and materials manufacturers should take in the future.
The semiconductor industry, in particular, is in the midst of a VUCA. However, this is the situation in the midst of an ongoing growth trend. We need to be prepared for the fact that “staying put is a setback,” and we need to have a business strategy to take advantage of the liquidity as an opportunity, not a crisis.
The increasingly aggressive semiconductor policy of the Japanese government is desirable for the industry. I hope that the government will seize this opportunity and come up with a stronger vision than ever before.
2023/5/19
Providing information to chemical companies
They inquired about technology trends in multiple semiconductor device processes. We were prepared in detail and received many questions about in-depth content.
Spot consulting services were provided.
2023/05
Providing information to major consulting firms
A major international consulting firm inquired about trends in the semiconductor industry with a focus on advanced packaging. The purpose was to gather base information for putting together a proposal for business domain expansion.
Spot consulting services were provided.
2023/03
ICT companies Provide information for semiconductor strategy planning
This is one of the leading ICT companies in Japan. They requested a discussion on the status of decentralization of their semiconductor production base countries, influenced by the impact of the new corona on the semiconductor supply chain, the recent semiconductor friction between the U.S. and China, and the CHIPS Act in the U.S.. We were conducting interviews with several sources to compile an internal report, and this was one of the sources we were asked to work with.
This is a spot consulting service.
2023/01
Chemical material companies Semiconductor companies
A diversified chemical materials company with a proven track record in the chemical materials business in the flat panel display (LCD and organic display) industry has contracted us to provide knowledge and guidelines for business expansion in the semiconductor industry.
They were expecting short-term tactical advice, but we explained technological trends and the competitive environment to them, and we believe they understood the importance of deepening their analysis of the business environment, including 3C analysis, and incorporating this into their strategies and business plans.
2022/12
CVC Support Semiconductor Industry
We answered your questions about the semiconductor market in general, and also about the heterogeneous integration area as an area of expected future growth. He was interested in what changes are expected in the equipment and materials markets.
This is a spot consulting service.
2022/12
Management and strategy consulting company support (semiconductor industry)
We assisted a consulting firm that was just starting up. They wanted information for their proposal to the client company. Since the client did not have any first-hand knowledge of the semiconductor industry, we answered questions from various angles, including technology trends, commercial distribution, and barriers to entry.
This is a spot consulting service.
2022/12
Support for companies investing in Southeast Asia Semiconductor industry
Hearings were held on opportunities and risks for Japanese companies in the semiconductor industry (devices, equipment, materials), including advanced packaging (Heterogeneous Integration).
This is a spot consulting service.
2022/12
Semiconductor Materials Company Business Development
An ultra-clean company that supports the foundation of semiconductor manufacturing has contracted us to study material trends in the semiconductor process as a basis for developing a strategy to expand their business domain.
2022/11
Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Components Marketability
A materials manufacturer with over 80 years of history has contracted us to provide marketability and technology trends in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry.
2022/09
Materials Marketability for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
One of the world’s largest materials manufacturers asked us about the marketability and technology trends of a certain material used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We provided spot consulting services.
2022/09
Semiconductor Supply Chain Trends
We were asked about recent trends in the semiconductor supply chain that have been of interest and their impact on our client companies. We responded with a spot consulting service.
2022/08
Long-Term Strategy Survey
An anonymous Middle Eastern institution asked us to conduct a survey to help them develop a long-term strategy. The survey was new to us because it was different from other orders we had received in the past, and we were able to handle it on a spot consulting basis on two separate occasions.
2022/07
Service Business Potential
An IT systems company asked us about the potential of your technology as a new business in the semiconductor manufacturing area. We explained certain peculiarities in the semiconductor industry.
2022/06
Solution Business Development
A general consulting firm with a global business presence asked us about the state of the “product” sales business in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry. We responded with a spot consulting service.
2022/06
Marketing of new materials
A Kanto-based manufacturer of materials and processed parts for a wide range of applications, including automotive, electronics, and medical/healthcare, commissioned us to provide market development support for a newly developed material.
2022/06
Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Components Marketability
One of the world’s largest materials manufacturers asked us about the marketability and technology trends for a certain component of their semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We responded with spot consulting services.
2022/06
Europe
We have signed an advisory contract with an overseas company. The company operates globally with units widely used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
2022/06
Semiconductor industry trends (2)
A bank in western Japan asked us about future trends in the semiconductor industry in relation to the capital investment of the lender manufacturing industry. We responded by spot consulting.
Wall striking of development direction
Anonymous manufacturers also answered questions related to whether new development ideas could be realized.
Providing information for consulting
I’m an anonymous consulting group. We have answered questions about areas that you are not good at.
Seminar for investors
A global securities company. We received a request for a seminar for client investors.
Semiconductor industry trends
A research company that provides information for US funds. Regarding spot consulting, we answered questions about technological trends and development attitudes of each company three times.
About the structure of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
It is a fast-growing company with a new business that makes full use of IT technology. In order to advance into the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, information on what kind of equipment is specifically required.
Product quality evaluation and management
A manufacturer of semiconductor materials in the Kanto region. I am being asked for advice on how to evaluate and manage product quality from the perspective of usage conditions.
Material development for semiconductor processing
It is a material manufacturer for semiconductor processing in Kansai (there are some other large-scale businesses). Since we wanted to develop new materials and increase our market share, we provided information on the semiconductor market and the status of market entry.
Evaluation of new technologies
A manufacturer that manufactures parts for semiconductor processing in the Kanto region. Since we developed a technology for the processing itself and applied for a patent, we were asked for advice on how to commercialize it. I have experience in the parts business, but not in the equipment business. It provided options for technical evaluation perspectives, partnerships with equipment manufacturers, and more.
New product development planning
It is a company belonging to a listed company in Kansai. I was asked to provide information for new product development planning to expand the existing product lineup. This is a case of short-term concentration for about one month.
We provided information on technological trends in the target market, development flow, and consortia as an evaluation environment and demonstration environment.
Needs survey
A Kanto manufacturer that develops and manufactures products that connect to semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Since we wanted a user’s perspective to improve the product, we started by explaining the usage environment and provided information on semiconductor technology trends and points of interest in fabs.
New product development
It is a small company in eastern Japan. In the field of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, OEM production and unit manufacturing have been performed in the past, but since we are planning to develop and sell our own products, we will carry out precautions in development and serial review once a month. I did.
