What MacDermid Alpha - Compugraphics Photomasks does

Compugraphics Photomasks, operating as a brand within MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, designs and manufactures semiconductor photomasks and reticles for wafer fabrication and prototyping. The product line spans 1X master photomasks from 3 inch by 3 inch to 9 inch by 9 inch substrates, reduction reticles at 1.8X through 10X ratios compatible with Nikon, Canon, ASML, and Ultratech steppers, large area masks up to 18 inch by 18 inch across quartz, soda lime, and Borofloat substrates, as well as grayscale masks enabling 3D photoresist sculpting, and direct write wafer patterning for prototyping and small production runs. Technical differentiation rests on the proprietary MPT optically transparent fluoropolymer coating, combined chemical and mechanical photomask cleaning processes using sulphuric acid and hydrogen peroxide, and precision control over critical dimensions, line width, pattern placement, and defectivity. Headquartered in Fremont, California, and founded in 1967, the business operates as a wholly-owned unit within Element Solutions Inc, a publicly traded specialty chemicals company on the NYSE under ticker ESI.

The company serves semiconductor manufacturers, MEMS producers, photonic device makers, prototype and R&D facilities, and end-market verticals including automotive electronics, mobile phones, medical devices, computing, and military and aerospace applications. Revenue is generated through custom quotation-based sales of photomask products and recurring after-sales services such as pellicle replacement, MPT coating, and mask cleaning. Commercial delivery occurs via a global enterprise field sales model supplemented by an online Customer Portal with live order tracking, a Request for Quote system, and 24/7 secure archiving that enables straightforward reordering of established designs, embedding the supplier into customer wafer-fab workflow economics.

Go-to-market emphasis is on long-cycle technical consultation during the design phase, fast turnaround for prototyping runs, and reliability for higher-volume mask manufacturing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set per specification across substrate type, size, resist coating, and lithography tool compatibility. Marketing reach operates through MacDermid Alpha's Resources center, News, Events pages, and corporate channels on LinkedIn, YouTube, and X, while distribution is direct to enterprise customers globally, with no intermediary channel structure evident in the input data.

Name

MacDermid Alpha - Compugraphics Photomasks

Legal name

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions

Website

https://compugraphics-photomasks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compugraphics Photomasks, a MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions brand, designs and manufactures semiconductor photomasks, reduction reticles, and large area masks for IC, MEMS, and photonic device makers globally, supplemented by prototyping, coating, and cleaning services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Photomasks

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Photomask Blanks, Masks & Reticles (Quartz/PELlicles) (HDAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Semiconductor photomasks
• Photomask manufacturing
• Reduction reticles
• Wafer fabrication masks
• MEMS photolithography

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photomask Manufacturing and Sales: Production and sale of semiconductor photomasks including 1X masters, reticles, large area masks, copy masks, and grayscale masks for wafer fabrication and prototyping applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Compugraphics Photomasks designs and manufactures high-precision photomasks and reticles used in microlithography for semiconductor wafer fabrication, prototyping, MEMS, and photonic device production. The product line spans 1X master photomasks, reduction reticles for major stepper platforms, large-area masks up to 18"x18", grayscale masks, and direct-write wafer patterning, with complementary services such as MPT coating, pellicle replacement, and photomask cleaning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compugraphics: Delivering reliable, high-precision photomask solutions that ensure quality, speed, and flexibility to meet manufacturing needs in semiconductor wafer fabrication and prototyping.

Products and services

• 1X Master Photomasks
• Reduction Reticles
• Large Area Masks
• Direct Write Wafer Patterning
• Grayscale Masks
• Copy Masks

Quantifiable outcome

• Best possible manufacturing yield for customers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Photronics: One of the world's largest photomask manufacturers, producing photomasks for semiconductors and flat panel displays. Directly competes with Compugraphics in merchant photomask supply for IC fabrication, with global manufacturing footprint and broader node coverage including advanced technologies.
• Toppan Photomasks: A leading global photomask manufacturer and division of Toppan Inc., serving semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Directly competes across all mask types including leading-edge, with significantly larger scale and EUV capabilities compared to Compugraphics.
• Dai Nippon Printing (DNP): Japanese conglomerate with a major photomask manufacturing business serving global semiconductor customers. Competes directly with Compugraphics in photomask production, with substantially greater resources and advanced node capabilities.
• Hoya Corporation: Major photomask blank manufacturer with EUV blank capabilities and merchant mask production. Overlaps with Compugraphics in photomask supply chain, particularly in mask blanks and EUV-related technologies where Compugraphics is absent.
• SK-Electronics: Japanese photomask manufacturer specializing in large-area masks for flat panel displays and semiconductor photomasks. Competes with Compugraphics in large-area and specialty mask segments serving semiconductor and display customers.
• Taiwan Mask Corporation: Taiwan-based photomask manufacturer serving semiconductor and FPD customers across mature and specialty nodes. Directly comparable to Compugraphics in merchant mask supply with regional Asia-Pacific focus.

Regional players

• Shenzhen Newway Photomask: China-based photomask manufacturer serving domestic semiconductor and display customers. Competes with Compugraphics in merchant photomask supply but focuses primarily on the China market under regional self-sufficiency initiatives.

Emerging players

• Heidelberg Instruments: Manufacturer of direct-write lithography systems and maskless lithography equipment. Comparable to Compugraphics' Direct Write Technology offering, addressing prototyping and small-volume production with adjacent rather than directly competing business model.

Broad incumbents

• KLA Corporation: Dominant supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor industry, including photomask inspection equipment. Adjacent to Compugraphics' photomask manufacturing as a critical equipment supplier and ecosystem participant.
• SÜSS MicroTec: Manufacturer of lithography and wafer processing equipment for semiconductor and MEMS manufacturing. Adjacent peer serving the same semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem as Compugraphics, with overlap in MEMS and specialty lithography applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/macdermidalpha
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_IJmFZR9_-XA9mQxi9dBaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/macdermid-alpha-electronics-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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