What JST Manufacturing does

JST Manufacturing is a privately held, vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of wet bench and chemical management equipment for the semiconductor industry, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Meridian, Idaho. The company operates from a 60,000 sq. ft. facility housing precision cleaning, wet processing, drying equipment manufacturing, and a Class 100 cleanroom for cleaning, testing, and packaging of sensitive materials. Its product portfolio spans automated, semi-automated, and manual wet benches (Front Linear, Overhead Linear, Rear Linear, 3-Axis Compact, Tigress, and Vertical Laminar Flow platforms), chemical delivery and waste systems (CDUs, chemical carts, waste pump carts, CWUs, pH neutralization), semiconductor parts cleaning equipment (box washers, ultrasonic cleaners, vapor degreasers, quartz tube cleaners), and IPA/Marangoni dryers, supported by a catalog of interchangeable process modules.

JST's equipment is controlled by PLCs and industrial PCs running the proprietary GENII software platform with a 23-inch touchscreen interface, complemented by look-ahead scheduling software that enables multi-lot processing and an on-board chemical analyzer with integrated concentration control. Products comply with SEMI, CE, NFPA, OSHA, and ISO standards, and integrate with fab automation systems via SECS-II/GEM interfaces. The company sells exclusively through a direct enterprise field sales motion on a custom quote basis, targeting semiconductor manufacturers (silicon wafer, compound semiconductor, MEMS, power devices, optoelectronics, IoT) as well as medical device, optics, and university/research customers. Revenue is generated from hardware sales of configured wet bench systems and chemical management products, supplemented by 24/7 lifetime technical support, retrofits/ upgrades, spare parts, and contract metal fabrication services, with multi-year contracts typical.

Name

JST Manufacturing

Legal name

JST Manufacturing

Website

https://jstmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JST Manufacturing is a privately held, vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of wet bench and chemical management equipment for semiconductor manufacturers, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Meridian, Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Wet Processing Equipment

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Wafer Cleaning & Surface Preparation Equipment (HDAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD), Parts Washing & Degreasing Equipment (IMAHALAD), Wafer Services & Reclaim (Epitaxy, Thinning, Reclaim) (HDAHACAH)

Keywords

• Wet processing equipment
• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Chemical management systems
• Wafer parts cleaning
• Chip fabrication tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Meridian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wet Bench Equipment Sales: Sale of automated, semi-automated, and manual wet bench systems for semiconductor wafer fabrication and surface preparation. Equipment is sold as custom-configured solutions based on customer process requirements.
2. Chemical Management Systems: Sale of chemical delivery systems, chemical waste systems, pH neutralization systems, and related components for semiconductor cleanroom chemical management.
3. Parts Cleaning Equipment: Sale of semiconductor parts cleaning equipment including automated box washers, ultrasonic cleaners, vapor degreasers, and quartz diffusion tube cleaners.
4. Technical Support and Field Service: 24/7 technical support services including field service, retrofits, upgrades, and spare parts for the life of the equipment.
5. Contract Metal Fabrication: Custom metal fabrication services for specialized manufacturing needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JST Manufacturing designs, builds, and services wet bench equipment, chemical management systems, and semiconductor parts cleaning equipment for wafer fabrication and surface preparation. Products include automated, semi-automated, and manual wet benches; chemical dispensing units, carts, waste units, and pH neutralization systems; box washers, ultrasonic cleaners, vapor degreasers, and quartz tube cleaners; and IPA drying systems, sold as custom-configured solutions to semiconductor, MEMS, power device, optoelectronics, IoT, medical device, optics, and research customers.

Product overview

JST Manufacturing is a semiconductor equipment manufacturer specializing in wet bench design and manufacturing since 1982. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of wet processing equipment organized into distinct product categories: Wet Benches (Automated, Semi-Automated, and Manual systems including Front Linear, Overhead Linear, Rear Linear, 3-Axis Compact, Tigress, and Tigress XL platforms); Chemical Management Systems (Chemical Dispensing Units, Chemical Carts, Chemical Waste Units, and pH Neutralization Systems for safe chemical delivery and waste handling); Semiconductor Parts Cleaning Equipment (Automated Box Washers, Parts Cleaning Systems, Quartz Diffusion Tube Cleaners, Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaners, Vapor Degreasers, and specialized cleaning stations); and Process Modules (Quick Dump Rinsers, Ultrasonic/Megasonic Baths, Static Baths, and Temperature-Controlled Baths). The company operates from a 60,000 sq. ft. vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Meridian, Idaho, providing end-to-end fabrication capabilities with 24/7 technical support for all products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Front Linear Automated (FLA) Wet Bench Automated wet bench featuring dual-rail front linear transfer with rear-plumbing access capable of processing up to 2 cassettes/50 wafers, designed for large wafer sizes with lower particle generation than overhead systems; intended for semiconductor manufacturers.
• Overhead Linear Automated (OLA) Wet Bench Most versatile automated wet bench platform, customizable for larger and heavier materials, equipped with look-ahead scheduling software for processing multiple lots with unique recipes simultaneously; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Rear Linear Automated (RLA) Wet Bench Low-cost automated chemical processing option for high-volume production with accurate process control, effective throughput, and production flexibility via simultaneous multi-lot processing; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• 3-Axis Compact Automated Wet Bench Compact wet bench with three-axis automation for bringing automation into manual production cleanrooms, capable of processing up to 200mm products and configurable with up to 14 process modules or baths in a single station section; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Tigress Automated Wet Bench Semi-automated wet bench providing advanced automation in a compact two-bath footprint, designed to automate cleaning, etching, and stripping with recipe control for repeatable results; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Tigress XL Automated Wet Bench Compact semi-automated wet bench with three-bath footprint, processing products up to 200mm and supporting multitasking operation with look-ahead scheduling software; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Vertical Laminar Flow (VLF) Manual Wet Bench Chemical fume hood-style manual wet bench with updated features allowing manual processing of up to 200mm wafers, certified to satisfy ASHRAE ventilation requirements; vertical laminar flow exhaust pulls laminar air evenly across the work surface, maintaining clean air and removing particles and chemical vapors away from operators. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Chemical Fume Hood Manual wet processing bench designed to draw hazardous fumes away from operators, with an enclosed work area and counterbalanced clear lifting shield for operator protection; targeted at semiconductor and laboratory users handling hazardous chemicals.
• Chemical Workstation Manual wet bench used as an exhausted work surface for maintenance and chemical processing, with a liquid-tight work surface and lower dry storage area; targeted at semiconductor maintenance and laboratory users.
• Spinner Hot Plate Manual Wet Bench Chemical fume hood designed for manual lithography processes including photoresist coating, baking, and developing up to 200mm wafers, with integrated OEM spinner modules and hot plates; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Chemical Dispensing Unit (CDU) Enclosed chemical delivery system holding up to three separate chemicals and dispensing to multiple wet benches, available for solvents, acids, or bases with optional mixing, day tanks, and valve manifold boxes; targeted at semiconductor fabs.
• Chemical Cart Portable, self-contained, pneumatically powered cleanroom-compatible cart for delivering chemicals to multiple wet benches, holding disposable containers or pressure vessels with integrated pump or gas pressure delivery; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Chemical Waste Pump Cart Safe, portable, self-contained pneumatically powered cart for collecting chemicals from multiple wet benches with leak-tight secondary containment for hazardous chemical transport; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Chemical Waste Unit (CWU) Automatic waste collection system holding up to three separate chemicals from multiple wet benches, available for solvent, acid, and base applications with enclosed dual-contained exhaust area; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• pH Neutralization System Batch collection system for adjusting pH of chemical waste from wet benches, with chemistries automatically added and mixed to a programmable pH setting and auto-draining capability; targeted at semiconductor fabs.
• Automated Box Washer Dry-to-dry automated wet bench for cleaning wafer cassettes, transport boxes, lead frames, FOUPs, and SMIF Pods with rotating spray bars and a heated recirculating HEPA-filtered drying system; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Automated Parts Cleaning System Multi-purpose cleaning system for semiconductor parts performing various chemical processes to restore specialty parts to a chemically clean state with accurate control and high throughput; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and equipment service providers.
• EPI Foreline Tube Cleaner Manual or semi-automated cleaning system for EPI foreline tubes and vacuum components in an exhausted dual-contained wet bench, compatible with acids, bases, oxidizers, and other cleaning chemistries; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Horizontal Quartz Diffusion Tube Cleaner Semi-automated system for cleaning quartz tubes, process cassettes, and miscellaneous parts using chemical immersion with parts rotation in an ultra-clean environment for uniform cleaning; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Self-contained wet bench for precision cleaning using ultrasonic agitation at frequencies from 40–270 kHz, supporting both flammable solvents and aqueous chemistries with heating, rinsing, and drying capabilities; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Tear-Down Workstation Specialized fume hood with enclosed work area for safe tear-downs and rebuilds of contaminated semiconductor parts, equipped with HEPA vacuum and trap door waste access; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers and equipment service providers.
• Vapor Degreaser Semi-automated wet bench for critical cleaning using flammable solvent vapor; automatically positions parts for IPA vapor cleaning then moves them to a drying area with a vapor-condensing collar to minimize evaporation; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Vertical Quartz Diffusion Tube Cleaner Semi-automated vertical orientation system for cleaning quartz tubes and miscellaneous parts with efficient full-coverage spray for uniform cleaning while minimizing chemical usage; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Closed Loop Vapor Dryer (CLV) IPA dryer system enabling dry-to-dry configuration with wet benches, providing efficient wafer drying capability; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Surface Tension Gradient Marangoni Dryer Wafer drying system using the Marangoni surface tension gradient effect for particle-free drying results in semiconductor processing; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• 24/7 Technical Support and Field Service Lifetime technical support service including field service, retrofits, upgrades, and spare parts provided 24/7 for the operating life of JST equipment; targeted at semiconductor manufacturers.
• Contract Metal Fabrication Custom metal fabrication services for specialized manufacturing needs, leveraging JST's vertically integrated in-house fabrication capabilities; targeted at industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small cleanroom footprint compared to competitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Veeco Instruments: Veeco Instruments is a broader semiconductor and compound semi equipment supplier (MOCVD, ion beam, wet etch) whose wet etch and surface preparation portfolio overlaps with JST's compound semiconductor and optoelectronics processing tools.
• Lam Research: Lam Research is a major incumbent in semiconductor wet clean and etch equipment, with broad global reach and large R&D budgets that compete head-on with JST in advanced cleaning, stripping, and surface preparation.
• Süss MicroTec: Süss MicroTec supplies semiconductor equipment for advanced packaging, MEMS, and compound semi processing, including wet processing tools that compete with JST in MEMS and optoelectronics wet bench applications.
• SCREEN Holdings: SCREEN is one of the largest global suppliers of semiconductor cleaning equipment (especially single-wafer wet clean and surface preparation), directly competing with JST in the same wet processing category across logic, memory, and advanced packaging fabs.
• Tokyo Electron (TEL): TEL supplies wafer cleaning, coating/developing, and surface preparation systems globally, overlapping with JST's wet bench and single-wafer wet processing offerings at semiconductor fabs and adjacent high-tech manufacturers.

Direct peers

• ClassOne Technology: ClassOne Technology specializes in wet processing equipment specifically for compound semiconductor and MEMS customers (GaAs, GaN, InP, SiC), directly overlapping with JST's compound semi and power electronics customer segments.
• AP&S International: AP&S International is a wet process equipment manufacturer offering wet benches, single-wafer processors, and cleaning tools for semiconductor and MEMS fabs, closely comparable to JST in both product mix and target customer profile.
• RENA Technologies: RENA supplies wet chemical processing and surface treatment equipment for semiconductor, MEMS, and compound semi manufacturers, with comparable batch wet bench, single-wafer, and cleaning product lines targeting similar fab customers.
• Modutek Corporation: Modutek designs and manufactures wet bench equipment and chemical process stations for semiconductor and solar applications, directly comparable to JST in product category, customer base, and customization-driven sales motion.

Emerging players

• Entrepix: Entrepix offers chemical mechanical planarization and wet process equipment for semiconductor and MEMS customers, with partial overlap with JST's wet processing and parts cleaning capabilities in similar end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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