CORIAL
CORIAL is a France-based subsidiary of Plasma-Therm that designs and manufactures plasma etch and deposition equipment — including the Shuttleline® series and CORTEX® process control software — for specialty semiconductor fabs, universities, and research institutes across nine end-markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersBernin, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CORIAL does
CORIAL is a France-based designer and manufacturer of plasma etch and plasma-enhanced deposition equipment, serving specialty semiconductor end-markets including MEMS, optoelectronics, failure analysis, compound semiconductor power devices, advanced packaging, wireless communication, photomask, integrated optics, and R&D institutions. The company's hardware portfolio spans the Shuttleline® series (200, 300, and 500 configurations) for production environments and standalone platforms (Takachi, Kayen, Vision), while its software stack — CORTEX®, CORTEX® Pulse, and GLANCE™ — extends the process capabilities of conventional ICP tools to enable time-multiplexed processes such as the Bosch deep etch and Atomic Layer Etching (ALE). The platform also covers atomic layer processing more broadly (ALD, ALE, ALP), positioning CORIAL in the atomic-scale precision segment of semiconductor manufacturing.
The business operates on a B2B capital equipment model with custom, quote-based enterprise pricing and multi-year contracts, selling directly to fabs, universities, and research institutes through a consultative sales process and a global distribution network inherited from its parent, Plasma-Therm. CORIAL reports over 30 years of customer support, serves nine specialty semiconductor verticals, and reinvests approximately 15% of revenue into R&D to maintain its process library and engineering capability. Revenue, headcount, and ownership-stake specifics are not publicly disclosed, and the company functions as a wholly-owned operating subsidiary within Plasma-Therm's broader plasma process technology portfolio.
CORIAL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CORIAL
- Website
- https://corial.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CORIAL is a France-based subsidiary of Plasma-Therm that designs and manufactures plasma etch and deposition equipment — including the Shuttleline® series and CORTEX® process control software — for specialty semiconductor fabs, universities, and research institutes across nine end-markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CORIAL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Semiconductor Process Equipment
- NAICS
- Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Etch & Strip Equipment (Dry/Wet/Ashing) (HDAHAEAC)
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Where CORIAL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bernin
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
CORIAL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Plasma Etch and Deposition Equipment Sales: CORIAL generates revenue through the sale of plasma etch and deposition equipment systems, including the Shuttleline® series (200, 300, 500 models) and process tools (Takachi, Kayen, Vision). These are capital equipment purchases for semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise pricing for capital equipment |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
CORIAL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CORIAL designs, manufactures, and sells plasma etch and plasma-enhanced deposition equipment systems for specialty semiconductor manufacturing, including the Shuttleline® series (200, 300, 500) production platforms and standalone tools (Takachi, Kayen, Vision). The company also offers proprietary process control software (CORTEX®, CORTEX® Pulse, GLANCE™) that extends the capabilities of conventional ICP tools to enable advanced time-multiplexed processes such as the Bosch process and Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), serving MEMS, optoelectronics, power devices, advanced packaging, photomask, and integrated optics markets.
Product overview
CORIAL offers a comprehensive portfolio of plasma etch and deposition equipment and process control software for specialty semiconductor markets. The hardware lineup includes the Shuttleline® series (200, 300, 500) for production environments, as well as standalone platforms (Takachi, Kayen, Vision). The software suite centers on CORTEX® technology, which provides advanced process control capabilities including time-multiplexed processes (Bosch process) and Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), supplemented by CORTEX® Pulse for time-multiplexed process control and GLANCE™ for reprocessing software. The company also provides access to atomic layer processing technologies including ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition), ALE (Atomic Layer Etching), and ALP (Atomic Layer Processing), representing a unified platform-plus-software architecture serving MEMS, optoelectronics, failure analysis, power devices, advanced packaging, wireless devices, and integrated optics markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Shuttleline®: Series of etching and deposition tools for production environment including Shuttleline® 200, Shuttleline® 300, and Shuttleline® 500.
- Takachi
- Kayen
- Vision
- CORTEX®
- CORTEX® Pulse
- GLANCE™
Products and services
- Shuttleline® 200 Plasma etch and deposition system for specialty semiconductor processing, part of the Shuttleline® modular equipment platform. Targeted at production environments requiring flexible scale.
- Shuttleline® 300 Production-scale etching and deposition tool designed for specialty semiconductor manufacturing environments, providing higher throughput than the 200 series.
- Shuttleline® 500 Advanced production etching and deposition system for high-volume specialty semiconductor manufacturing, representing the top-tier configuration of the Shuttleline® platform.
- Takachi Standalone plasma processing equipment for specialty semiconductor applications, positioned in the mid-segment of CORIAL's hardware portfolio.
- Kayen Plasma etch and deposition system designed for specialty semiconductor markets, complementing CORIAL's broader hardware portfolio.
- Vision Plasma processing equipment for specialty semiconductor fabrication, completing CORIAL's trio of standalone platforms alongside Takachi and Kayen.
- CORTEX® Proprietary process control software that extends the capabilities of conventional ICP tools to enable time-multiplexed processes such as the Bosch process and Atomic Layer Etching (ALE).
- CORTEX® Pulse Control software specifically designed for time-multiplexed processes in plasma etching and deposition, enabling advanced pulsing schemes.
- GLANCE™ Reprocessing software for analyzing and optimizing plasma process results in semiconductor manufacturing workflows.
Companies that use CORIAL
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
CORIAL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
CORIAL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Plasma-ThermcorePlasma-Therm is the parent company of CORIAL, providing global leadership in plasma process technology. CORIAL operates as a Plasma-Therm company with access to world-class resources and insights. This relationship provides CORIAL with international network capabilities and shared technological expertise in the plasma equipment space.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CORIAL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Lam Research: Lam Research is a leading global supplier of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, including etch systems. While focused on mainstream logic and memory, its specialty etch offerings and roadmap overlap with CORIAL's target end-markets.
- ULVAC: ULVAC is a Japanese vacuum and plasma equipment manufacturer offering etch, deposition, and sputtering systems for semiconductors and flat panel displays — comparable as a broad specialty equipment incumbent.
- Applied Materials: Applied Materials is a broad incumbent in semiconductor equipment, with plasma etch and deposition systems (Producer, Centura) that compete with CORIAL in advanced packaging, display, and specialty applications.
- Tokyo Electron: Tokyo Electron (TEL) is a major global semiconductor equipment maker with plasma etch platforms serving logic, memory, and specialty process nodes — a broad incumbent whose product lines intersect CORIAL's served markets.
Direct peers
- Plasma-Therm: CORIAL's parent company and a global leader in plasma etch and deposition equipment. Plasma-Therm directly competes with CORIAL in adjacent product lines and shares overlapping technology platforms (ICP etch, PECVD, plasma-enhanced deposition).
- Samco: Samco is a Japanese manufacturer of plasma etch, CVD, and ALD equipment focused on R&D and specialty semiconductor production — comparable to CORIAL in customer profile (universities, research institutes, niche fabs) and product breadth.
- SPTS Technologies (KLA): SPTS, a KLA company, supplies plasma etch and deposition systems for specialty semiconductor markets including MEMS, power devices, photonics, and advanced packaging — directly comparable to CORIAL's specialty etch and deposition focus.
- Oxford Instruments: Oxford Instruments' plasma technology division produces plasma etch and deposition tools (RIE, ICP, DRIE) for compound semiconductors, MEMS, and photonics research and production, overlapping with CORIAL's specialty process portfolio.
- Sentech Instruments: Sentech produces plasma-enhanced CVD, ICP-RIE, and atomic layer deposition/etching systems for Si, compound semiconductors, and photonics — a European-headquartered direct competitor with overlapping specialty process capabilities.
Emerging players
- Trion Technology: Trion Technology supplies plasma etch systems for compound semiconductors, MEMS, and failure analysis — a smaller specialty player directly overlapping with CORIAL's customer segments, particularly in research and small-volume production.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
CORIAL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
CORIAL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CORIAL M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about CORIAL
What does CORIAL do?
CORIAL designs, manufactures, and sells plasma etch and plasma-enhanced deposition equipment systems for specialty semiconductor manufacturing, including the Shuttleline® series (200, 300, 500) production platforms and standalone tools (Takachi, Kayen, Vision). The company also offers proprietary process control software (CORTEX®, CORTEX® Pulse, GLANCE™) that extends the capabilities of conventional ICP tools to enable advanced time-multiplexed processes such as the Bosch process and Atomic Layer Etching (ALE), serving MEMS, optoelectronics, power devices, advanced packaging, photomask, and integrated optics markets.
When was CORIAL founded?
CORIAL was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CORIAL based?
CORIAL is headquartered in Bernin, France, in the Europe region.
How does CORIAL make money?
One revenue line is on record: plasma Etch and Deposition Equipment Sales.
Who are CORIAL's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Lam Research, ULVAC, Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron. Direct peers are Plasma-Therm, Samco, SPTS Technologies (KLA), Oxford Instruments and Sentech Instruments. Trion Technology is listed as an emerging player.
Does CORIAL have an API?
No public API is recorded for CORIAL.
What industry is CORIAL in?
CORIAL's product category is Semiconductor Process Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAEAC, Etch & Strip Equipment (Dry/Wet/Ashing). Its NAICS code is 333242 and its SIC code is 3823.