What LeadinWay does

LeadinWay (legal name 緯利股份有限公司 / LeadinWay Co., Ltd.) is a Taiwan-based private company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, that operates as a professional marketing and technical service company for the semiconductor, electronics, specialty chemical, and emerging energy industries. The business combines equipment distribution with proprietary product development: it serves as the regional channel partner for 13+ international manufacturers — including Forge Nano (atomic layer deposition), ALPHA DESIGN (die bonders), Levitech (rapid thermal processing), Celgard (battery separators), Des-Case (contamination control), Plasma Etch, iTAC Software, ISP, Hitachi High-Tech, Mesotek, Fastmicro, SixPoint Materials, and Guardian Environmental Technologies — covering Taiwan, China, and increasingly the U.S. market.

In parallel, LeadinWay has self-developed four proprietary platforms: the AOI-XI-500 automated optical inspection system for semiconductor packaging FLUX/Underfill defect detection, the IRAB Reflow Bonding equipment for heterogeneous integration advanced packaging, the PDCS Industrial 4.0 machine data collection and MES integration system, and the PSM IPA concentration monitoring device for wet-process wafer cleaning. The company runs a direct enterprise field-sales motion supported by a dedicated technical service team that handles installation, calibration, maintenance, process engineering, and training, with a revenue mix split between one-time equipment and consumables sales (distributor/integrator model) and recurring technical services.

Geographically, LeadinWay operates a headquarters in Zhubei plus branch offices in Tainan and Changhua in Taiwan, a wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary Li Ying Wei International Trade (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. with offices in Shanghai and Dongguan, the Ye Zhan Technology (燁展科技) Tainan-based subsidiary, and most recently LeadinWay USA Co., which opened in Phoenix, Arizona on October 8, 2025. The company has no disclosed outside institutional investors, no published revenue, and relies primarily on SEMICON Taiwan and Taiwan Hardware Show exhibitions for top-of-funnel lead generation, making it a privately-held, self-funded regional channel-and-integration business.

Name

LeadinWay

Legal name

緯利股份有限公司

Website

https://leadinway.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LeadinWay is a Taiwan-based B2B marketing and technical services company that distributes specialized semiconductor, electronics, and battery manufacturing equipment from international brands across Taiwan, China, and the U.S., and develops its own AOI inspection, reflow bonding, and Industrial 4.0 monitoring systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor Equipment Distribution and Integration

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadframes & Package Interconnect Materials (HDAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Semiconductor equipment distribution
• Automated optical inspection
• Advanced packaging equipment
• Industrial coating solutions
• Battery separator materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Hsinchu

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Consumables Sales: LeadinWay generates revenue through the sale of specialized equipment and consumables for semiconductor, electronics, battery, environmental safety, and automation applications. The company serves as a distributor and integrator for various international manufacturers' products.
2. Technical Services: The company provides technical services including equipment maintenance, calibration, technical and process engineering assistance, and education training courses. These services support equipment sales and generate recurring service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LeadinWay is a marketing and technical service company that distributes and integrates specialized equipment for the semiconductor, electronics, specialty chemical, and emerging energy industries in Taiwan, China, and the US. The company combines international brand distribution (Forge Nano ALD, ALPHA DESIGN die bonders, Levitech RTP, Celgard separators, Des-Case, Plasma Etch, iTAC MES, etc.) with self-developed proprietary equipment including the AOI-XI-500 automated optical inspection system, IRAB Reflow Bonding equipment, PDCS Industrial 4.0 monitoring system, and PSM IPA concentration monitoring device, supported by a dedicated local technical service team providing installation, calibration, maintenance, and process engineering assistance.

Product overview

LeadinWay is a professional marketing and technical service company for the semiconductor, electronics, specialty chemical, and emerging energy industries. The company distributes a diverse portfolio of equipment and solutions organized into seven main categories: (1) Semiconductor & Packaging - including their own developed AOI inspection systems (AOI-XI-500), IRAB Reflow Bonding equipment, plasma cleaners, and distributed equipment from manufacturers like Forge Nano ALD systems, ALPHA DESIGN Die Bonders, Levitech RTP, and others; (2) PCB products including Mesotek DLC coating and ISP X-ray thickness measurement; (3) Facility management solutions including Des-Case contamination control and NG7 Trik Fitting; (4) Battery & Energy including Celgard separators and Levitech thermal processing; (5) Environmental safety products including Guardian absorbents; (6) Automation & Monitoring including their PDCS industrial data collection system and iTAC MES; (7) Metrology & Inspection equipment; and (8) Pre-owned equipment. The company operates with headquarters in Zhubei, Taiwan, and branch offices in Tainan, Changhua, and Shanghai/Dongguan in China, plus a new USA location in Phoenix, Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leadinway AOI-XI-500: Automated Optical Inspection equipment for semiconductor packaging process FLUX and Underfill inspection, capable of measuring glue width, overflow, underfill, and bleed issues.
• Leadinway IRAB Reflow Bonding
• Leadinway PDCS
• Leadinway PSM
• Leadinway PDCS

Products and services

• Leadinway AOI-XI-500 Automated Optical Inspection Equipment Self-developed automated optical inspection equipment for semiconductor packaging, detecting FLUX and Underfill adhesive defects including adhesive width, overflow, missing adhesive, and wicking issues. Features 12MP lens, 5.5μm resolution, 15cm²/sec inspection speed, 400mm x 400mm detection range, RGB/coaxial light sources, graphical operation interface, and centralized remote review supporting one-to-four workstations.
• Leadinway IRAB Reflow Bonding Equipment Self-developed reflow bonding equipment using exclusive multi-control technology for fast and precise bonding in heterogeneous integration advanced multi-material packaging processes. Features rapid heating (>30°C/sec), precise temperature control (±5°C), and PID stability time <1 second.
• PE Handheld Atmospheric Plasma Cleaner Distributed handheld atmospheric plasma cleaning device for surface preparation and cleaning, operable without external gas hookup. Includes Nearfield nozzle for metal/conductive materials and Multigas nozzle for argon/helium. Suitable for small production facilities and research laboratories.
• PROMETHEUS Advanced R&D Scale ALD Equipment Distributed advanced R&D scale Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment from Forge Nano for coating powders, nanoparticles, extrudates, small objects, and fibers with precise nano-coatings.
• Des-Case Desiccant Breather Series Distributed desiccant breathers that prevent oil contamination by filtering moisture and particulates from air, extending industrial lubricant and equipment life. Available in standard, intermittent, and non-desiccant variants for gearboxes, oil reservoirs, and hydraulic systems.
• Eshylon Temporary Electrostatic Bonding Solution Distributed wireless, high-temperature resistant temporary wafer bonding solution that securely bonds wafers in 3 seconds for various processes, enabling advanced packaging workflows.
• Hitachi Mask Repair Equipment Distributed focused ion beam mask repair equipment from Hitachi High-Tech for precise repair of defective patterns on semiconductor or LCD exposure masks, including Binary Mask and Phase Shift Mask repair.
• Leadinway PSM Concentration Monitoring Device Self-developed IPA (isopropyl alcohol) concentration monitoring device specifically designed for semiconductor wet process wafer cleaning concentration control.
• Leadinway PDCS Industrial 4.0 Monitoring System Self-developed Industrial 4.0 machine data collection and monitoring integration system that integrates factory floor equipment data with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), enabling centralized monitoring and Industry 4.0 data workflows.
• Mesotek Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coating Distributed Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating service from Mesotek with hardness of 800-1500 HV, friction coefficient <0.1 (dry), and coating thickness of 1-50μm. Applied for PCB and tooling applications.
• ISP X-Ray Coating Thickness Analysis Equipment Distributed X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) technology equipment from ISP for precise coating thickness measurement, including iEDX-150T, iEDX-150μT, iEDX-150WT, and iEDX-150μWT models.
• iTAC Software AG MES Solution Distributed German MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software from iTAC Software AG, designated by major automobile companies, offering manufacturing execution system solutions for factory-level operations management.
• Guardian Environmental Technologies Oil and Chemical Leak Response Products Distributed patented oil and chemical leak response products from Guardian Environmental Technologies, including PetroGuard absorbents, for environmental safety applications in industrial facilities.
• Celgard Lithium Battery Separator Membranes Distributed tri-layer membrane separators from Celgard, an industry-leading standard for rechargeable lithium battery applications, providing product uniformity, strength, chemical stability, and energy performance.
• Fastmicro Surface Particle Measurement Equipment Distributed surface particle measurement equipment from Fastmicro (Dutch company) developed in collaboration with TNO research institution, for measuring micro-particle contamination on surfaces.
• ALPHA DESIGN Die Bonder Equipment Distributed Japanese-manufactured high-precision die bonder equipment from ALPHA DESIGN, including HTB-MS/MM thermal compression bonding and HSDB-200-C high precision die bonder models for semiconductor packaging.
• Forge Nano ALD Wafer Coating Equipment (TEPHRA & THEIA) Distributed Atomic Layer Deposition wafer coating equipment from Forge Nano, including TEPHRA 200mm cluster platform and THEIA R&D scale wafer coating systems for precision nano-coating of semiconductor wafers.
• Forge Nano ALD Object Coating Equipment (HELIOS) Distributed commercial-grade object ALD coating equipment (HELIOS) from Forge Nano for precision nano-coating of solid objects using atomic layer deposition technology.
• Forge Nano ALD Powder Coating Equipment (PANDORA, LITHOS, MORPHEUS, CIRCE) Distributed powder ALD coating equipment from Forge Nano using rotary and fluidized bed systems for precision nano-coating of powders and particles, including PANDORA (R&D scale), LITHOS (medium-large scale), MORPHEUS (semi-automatic), and CIRCE (continuous high-output) systems.
• Levitech Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) Equipment Distributed conduction-based rapid thermal processing (RTP) equipment from Levitech, including LEVO 6000 and LEVO WBG models, offering efficient heating with precise thermal budget control for semiconductor and battery manufacturing.
• Plasma Etch Plasma Clean and Etch Equipment Distributed plasma surface cleaning/modification equipment from Plasma Etch (American company) ranging from benchtop laboratory models to industrial production units, including PE25, PE50, PE75, PE100, PE200, PE BT1/TT1, and MKII models.
• SixPoint Gallium Nitride (GaN) Wafers Distributed Gallium Nitride (GaN) wafers from SixPoint Materials produced using the proprietary NEAT method, offering lower dislocation density compared to traditional HVPE methods.
• RTCK Wet Scrubber HCR Series Distributed wet scrubber systems from RTCK for industrial exhaust gas treatment, available in standard and mini configurations for cleanroom and industrial facilities.
• Pre-owned Hitachi Coating Thickness Measurement Equipment Distributed pre-owned Hitachi X-ray coating thickness measurement equipment, including SFT150 and FT9500X series, for resale to manufacturers requiring metrology equipment.
• Zhaojun Optics White Light Interferometer Distributed customized white light interferometer from Zhaojun Optics for precision optical measurement and surface profiling applications.
• Technical Services (Installation, Calibration, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Training) Comprehensive technical services supporting equipment sales, including equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, technical and process engineering assistance, and education training courses. Services are delivered by a dedicated technical service team that operates separately from the sales team.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forge NanocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForge Nano is a global leader in atomic layer deposition (ALD) surface engineering and precision nano-coating technology. LeadinWay distributes their ALD equipment for wafer, object, and powder coating applications in Taiwan and China markets.
• ALPHA DESIGNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese company established in 1989 specializing in factory automation equipment, semiconductor high-precision mounting equipment, board mounting equipment, and PCB inspection devices. LeadinWay distributes their die bonder products.
• LevitechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLevitech specializes in rapid thermal processing (RTP) technology with unique conductive heating design that improves heating efficiency and provides more precise thermal budget control.
• CelgardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCelgard is a leading provider of lithium battery separator materials, offering three-layer membrane products that provide excellent product uniformity, strength, chemical stability, and energy performance.
• Des-CasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDes-Case provides desiccant breathers that prevent oil contamination by filtering moisture and pollutants from air, extending the life of industrial lubricants and equipment.
• Plasma EtchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican company providing plasma surface cleaning/modification equipment ranging from laboratory desktop models to industrial mass production units.
• iTAC Software AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman MES (Manufacturing Execution System) provider, designated by major automobile companies, offering manufacturing execution system solutions.
• ISP Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional XRF company specializing in X-ray fluorescence analysis and X-ray fluorescence thickness measurement technologies for precise coating thickness measurement.
• Hitachi High-TechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese company providing X-ray coating thickness measurement equipment including SFT150 and FT9500X series, also offering mask repair equipment.
• MesotekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating solutions with hardness of 800-1500 HV and friction coefficient <0.1 (dry).
• FastmicrominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch company developed surface particle measurement technology in collaboration with TNO research institution, established in 2019.
• SixPoint MaterialsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduces gallium nitride (GaN) crystals using proprietary NEAT method, offering GaN wafers with lower dislocation density compared to traditional HVPE methods.
• Guardian Environmental TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal professional sales company specializing in development and manufacturing of patented oil and chemical leak response products for environmental safety.
• 燁展科技 (Ye Zhan Technology)minorOthersSubsidiary company of LeadinWay, located in Tainan, recruiting project managers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SCREEN Holdings: Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturer with strong position in wafer cleaning, surface preparation, and coating systems. Comparable to LeadinWay's PSM concentration monitoring and Plasma Etch product lines from a competitive landscape perspective.
• ASMPT (ASM Pacific Technology): Hong Kong-headquartered global leader in semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, including die bonders, wire bonders, and advanced packaging tools. A broad incumbent whose die-bonding and packaging offerings overlap with the IRAB product line LeadinWay distributes via ALPHA DESIGN.
• Advanced Energy Industries: US-based provider of precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions for semiconductor and industrial manufacturing. Comparable to LeadinWay's metrology and process control positioning in semiconductor fabs, though at much greater scale.
• Tokyo Electron (TEL): One of the largest global semiconductor equipment manufacturers offering coater/developers, etch, deposition, and cleaning systems. As a broad incumbent, TEL sets pricing and channel structures that determine LeadinWay's distribution economics across Taiwan/China.
• Cohu Inc. US-based supplier of semiconductor test handling equipment, thermal subsystems, and interface solutions. A broad incumbent operating in adjacent semiconductor back-end test and packaging categories where LeadinWay competes.

Direct peers

• Camtek Ltd. Israel-based manufacturer of automated optical inspection (AOI) and metrology equipment for semiconductor packaging — directly comparable to LeadinWay's AOI-XI-500 in the same advanced packaging inspection category.
• Chroma ATE Inc. Taiwan-based designer and manufacturer of precision test and measurement instrumentation for semiconductor, photonics, and electronics industries. Comparable in proprietary R&D plus distribution model, though at significantly larger scale than LeadinWay.
• Koh Young Technology: Global AOI and SPI equipment manufacturer specializing in semiconductor and electronics inspection solutions. Competes head-to-head with LeadinWay's AOI product line for advanced packaging inspection customers.
• Spirox Corporation: Taiwan-headquartered semiconductor equipment distributor representing international principals across test, packaging, and process tools. Directly comparable business model to LeadinWay as a regional distributor/integrator with proprietary services layered on top.
• Hermes-Epitek Corporation: Long-established Taiwan-based semiconductor equipment and process-materials distributor serving fabs with international principals. Closest head-to-head peer to LeadinWay given overlapping Taiwan customer base, multi-vertical coverage, and technical service capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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