What Trymax does

Trymax Semiconductor Equipment B.V. is a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of plasma-based semiconductor processing equipment, founded in 2003 in Nijmegen and operating globally with 101–250 employees. The company sells the NEO series — a modular platform spanning six models (NEO 200A, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3400, and 2000UV) configurable with one to four process chambers and four plasma source technologies: microwave downstream (2.45 GHz), RF bias (13.56 MHz), dual source, and direct capacitive coupled plasma (DCP). Applications span photoresist bulk ashing, high-dose implant stripping, descum, non-critical isotropic etching, polymer removal post-DRIE, TSV processing, sacrificial layer release, surface treatments, UV curing, and UV charge erase, addressing front-end to back-end manufacturing for analog, digital, power, RF, MEMS, compound semiconductor, and wafer-level packaging customers.

The business is built on a quote-based, direct enterprise field-sales model. Trymax operates wholly-owned regional offices and sales representatives in Europe (Nijmegen HQ, Italy), North America (Oradell, NJ, with an additional rep in the Southwestern US), China (Suzhou), Taiwan, Southeast Asia (Singapore), India, and Japan, complemented by a multilingual website and a heavy SEMICON-series trade show presence. Revenue derives primarily from NEO system and process module sales, supplemented by installation, training, and post-sales support services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured per system configuration and customer specification, typical for specialized semiconductor capital equipment.

Trymax was acquired by Singapore-headquartered Accuron Technologies (owned by Temasek) in February 2025, joining an equipment portfolio that includes SAM, esmo group, RECIF Technologies, and NexGen Wafer Systems. With more than 300 NEO systems installed worldwide and 500 process chambers in Asia alone as of May 2025, the company is targeting 1,000 global installations by end-2025, while expanding into advanced packaging (2D/2.5D/3D), automotive backend semiconductor processing for EVs, and AI/ML high-density memory back-end applications.

Name

Trymax

Legal name

Trymax Semiconductor Equipment B.V.

Website

https://trymax-semiconductor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trymax Semiconductor Equipment B.V., founded in 2003 in Nijmegen, Netherlands, designs and manufactures modular plasma-based processing equipment (the NEO series) for photoresist ashing, etching, UV curing, and advanced packaging, serving IDMs, OSATs, RTOs, and top 10 IC manufacturers and packaging houses globally. Since February 2025 it has operated as part of Singapore-based Accuron Technologies (Temasek).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Process Equipment

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

akta.pro primary industry

Etch & Strip Equipment (Dry/Wet/Ashing) (HDAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Plasma processing equipment
• Semiconductor capital equipment
• Wafer processing systems
• Photoresist removal systems
• Advanced packaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NEO Series Equipment Sales: Sale of plasma processing equipment including NEO 200A, NEO 2000, NEO 2400, NEO 3000, NEO 3400, and NEO 2000UV systems. Equipment ranges from single-chamber semi-automatic tools to multi-chamber high-volume manufacturing platforms. Pricing is likely custom/quote-based given the specialized nature of semiconductor capital equipment.
2. Process Module Sales and Configuration: Various plasma technology chambers configurable across all NEO platforms, allowing customers to customize process capabilities based on specific semiconductor manufacturing requirements.
3. Customer Support Services: Comprehensive customer support including installation, training, and maintenance services. Post-sales support includes remote support and on-site assistance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Trymax designs, manufactures, and sells the NEO series of plasma-based semiconductor processing equipment used by chip manufacturers worldwide. The portfolio covers photoresist stripping, surface cleaning, isotropic etching, polymer removal, UV curing, and charge erase for wafers ranging from 3-inch substrates up to 300mm. The company also provides installation, training, and after-sales support services for its installed base of more than 300 NEO systems.

Product overview

Trymax offers the NEO series of plasma-based semiconductor manufacturing equipment - a unified platform architecture with six distinct product models. The portfolio ranges from the compact single-chamber NEO 200A for lower-volume applications, through the mid-range NEO 2000 and NEO 2400 platforms handling 100-200mm wafers, to the high-capacity NEO 3000 and NEO 3400 systems supporting both 200mm and 300mm wafers with true bridge capabilities. The NEO 2000UV complements the plasma lineup with dedicated UV curing and charge erase functionality. All models share a modular architecture allowing configuration with different plasma technology chambers (microwave, RF bias, dual source, or DCP plasma) to meet specific customer process requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEO Series: Plasma-based processing systems including NEO 200A, NEO 2000, NEO 2400, NEO 3000, NEO 3400 series for ashing, etching, descum, and surface preparation applications
• NEO 2000UV

Products and services

• NEO 200A series

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 300 NEO systems installed worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lam Research: Global leader in plasma etch and strip equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, with the broadest installed base in dielectric and conductor etch. Directly comparable to Trymax in plasma etch/ash category but at vastly greater scale and with a wider portfolio across deposition and CMP.
• Tokyo Electron (TEL): Japanese semiconductor equipment leader offering plasma etch systems alongside coater/developer, deposition, and other front-end tools. Directly competes with Trymax in plasma etch and is a key competitor for the same top 10 IC manufacturers and packaging houses in Asia.
• Applied Materials: Largest semiconductor equipment supplier globally, with plasma etch offerings through its Producer and Centura platforms alongside deposition, CMP, inspection, and packaging products. Broad incumbent competing across multiple process steps where Trymax focuses.
• ULVAC: Japanese vacuum and plasma equipment manufacturer with broad semiconductor, flat panel display, and industrial offerings. Competes with Trymax in plasma etch and surface treatment while also serving adjacent vacuum and deposition markets.

Direct peers

• Plasma-Therm: US-based specialty plasma etch, PECVD, and strip equipment supplier serving compound semiconductors, MEMS, photonics, and advanced packaging. Closest direct peer to Trymax in scale and product focus, competing head-to-head in R&D and specialty production plasma processing.
• SPTS Technologies (KLA): Provider of plasma etch and deposition equipment for advanced packaging, MEMS, power devices, and RF applications, now part of KLA. Direct competitor in plasma etch for advanced packaging and compound semiconductors, overlapping with Trymax's NEO platforms.
• PVA TePla AG: German supplier of plasma treatment, etching, and cleaning systems for semiconductor, MEMS, and advanced packaging applications. Direct peer in plasma-based strip and surface preparation systems serving European and global semiconductor manufacturers.
• Samco Inc. Japanese plasma process equipment manufacturer specializing in CVD, plasma etching, and surface treatment systems for compound semiconductors, MEMS, and R&D. Direct peer in niche plasma processing with comparable customer segments including universities, RTOs, and specialty manufacturers.
• Oxford Instruments (Plasma Technology): UK-based supplier of plasma etch and deposition tools for semiconductor, MEMS, photonics, and advanced packaging applications. Direct peer in plasma etch systems serving research institutes and specialty production customers.

Emerging players

• NAURA Technology Group: Chinese semiconductor equipment supplier offering plasma etch, CVD, PVD, and cleaning systems for IC manufacturers and packaging houses. Increasingly relevant competitor in China-based deployments where Trymax has a meaningful install base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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