What Shanghai NTI Co., Ltd. does

Shanghai NTI Co., Ltd. (上海纳腾仪器有限公司, SHNTI) is a Shanghai-based micro-nano scientific instruments company founded in 2009, designated as a national high-tech enterprise and operating as a private corporation. The company serves Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, leading research universities, and national laboratories requiring precision characterisation and fabrication equipment at the micro- and nano-scale. Named customers include SMIC (中芯国际), Huawei (华为), New Yang Semiconductor (新阳半导体), Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, Zhejiang, and Nanjing Universities, and the Hefei National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory.

NTI operates a dual business model combining authorised distribution of international brands with in-house proprietary instrument development. On the distribution side, the company is an authorised partner for KLA (surface profilometers, step profilometers), Park System (AFM), Leica (metallurgical microscopes), Elionix (electron beam and ion beam systems), Hitachi High-Tech (FE-SEM), Denton Vacuum (thin film deposition), and Diener (plasma cleaning), among others. On the proprietary side, NTI has developed instruments including the Pharos X100 electron beam lithography system (100kV, ≤10nm line width, 2–12 inch wafer support), the FalconWave-S terahertz imaging analyzer, the AI hyperspectral microscope HSI-SIM-6000, the MC-4 multi-mode SEM/TEM sample cleaner, the BW510 semi-automatic wafer bonder, the CMP20 chemical mechanical polisher, and 6/8-inch SiC and MPCVD diamond crystal growth systems. Beyond hardware, the company generates revenue from micro-nano testing and processing services, equipment training, and a consumables portfolio spanning AFM probes, nanoimprint templates, SERS substrates, and SEM/TEM/X-ray windows.

The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales augmented by event-driven demand generation — NTI regularly exhibits at CHInano, the Shenzhen International Semiconductor Exhibition, the Advanced Lithography Technology Seminar, and the MEMS & Sensor Industry Conference, and conducts technical exchange visits at major research facilities. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is led by General Manager Wang Sheng (王晟), with no disclosed parent company, external institutional investors, or funding rounds.

Name

Shanghai NTI Co., Ltd.

Legal name

上海纳腾仪器有限公司

Website

https://shnti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shanghai NTI Co., Ltd. is a Shanghai-based micro-nano scientific instruments company that distributes international brands (KLA, Park System, Leica, Elionix, Hitachi) and develops proprietary systems (electron beam lithography, terahertz imaging, AI hyperspectral microscopy, wafer bonding, SiC/MPCVD crystal growth) for semiconductor manufacturers, research universities, and national laboratories across China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Probe & Burn-In Equipment (Wafer Sort/Final Test) (HDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB), Epitaxy Materials & Services (Epi Wafers/MBE/MOCVD) (HDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Micro-nano scientific instruments
• Semiconductor characterization equipment
• Electron beam lithography systems
• Terahertz imaging analyzers
• Atomic force microscopy

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: The company distributes a wide range of internationally sourced micro-nano science instruments from brands including KLA, Park Systems, Leica, Elionix, Denton Vacuum, and Diener, among others. This includes surface analysis (AFM, optical profilometers), mechanical characterization (nanoindenters), electrical characterization (probe stations), micro-nano fabrication equipment (electron beam lithography, nanoimprint), and auxiliary equipment.
2. Proprietary Self-Developed Instruments: Revenue from proprietary instruments developed in-house, including the SHNTI Pharos X100 electron beam lithography system, AI hyperspectral microscope, terahertz imaging analyzer, wafer bonder, electron microscope sample cleaner, desktop maskless lithography, and CMP polisher.
3. Testing and Processing Services: Micro-nano testing services including surface analysis, mechanical characterization, and physical property testing. Also includes micro-nano fabrication services such as 3D printing (miniFactory, BMF), template fabrication, and template customization.
4. Equipment Training Services: Training services for instruments including KLA step profilometers, Femot tools, MVI PIFM, ICSPI nGauge, and IX high-speed cameras. Training covers installation, calibration, and operational use.
5. Consumables and Supplies: Sale of micro-nano consumables including AFM probes, template libraries (gratings, pillars, holes), nanoimprint resists, Raman enhancement reagents (SERS substrates), and SEM/TEM/X-ray consumables such as silicon nitride windows and TEM grids.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shanghai NTI Co., Ltd. (上海纳腾仪器有限公司) supplies micro-nano scientific instruments and related equipment to semiconductor manufacturers and research institutions in China. The company operates both as an authorized distributor of international brands including KLA, Park Systems, Leica, Elionix, Denton Vacuum, and Diener, and as a developer of proprietary instruments such as electron beam lithography systems, terahertz imaging analyzers, AI hyperspectral microscopes, and wafer bonders. It also provides testing services, equipment training, and micro-nano fabrication support.

Product overview

Shanghai NTI Co., Ltd. (上海纳腾仪器有限公司) is a micro-nano scientific instruments company established in 2009, providing comprehensive equipment, services, and consumables for the micro-nano science field. The company operates as both a distributor of international brands (KLA, Park System, Leica, Elionix, Denton Vacuum, Diener, etc.) and a developer of proprietary products. The product portfolio spans seven major categories: Surface Analysis (including Profilm 3D optical profilometers, AFM systems, step profilometers, ellipsometers), Mechanical Characterization (nanoindenters, tensile testers), Electrical Characterization (probe stations, analyzers), In-Situ Testing (AFM-In-SEM, in-situ nanoindentation), Micro-nano Processing (electron beam lithography systems like the self-developed Pharos X100, nanoimprinters, ALD systems, laser interference lithography, CMP polishers, SiC/diamond crystal growth equipment), Auxiliary Equipment (vibration isolation tables, plasma cleaners, terahertz imaging, pressure sensors), and General Consumables (AFM probes, SEM/TEM consumables, templates, SERS reagents). The company also offers AI-powered products like the HSI-SIM-6000 hyperspectral microscope, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution provider for semiconductor, research, and materials science applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Pharos X100 achieves minimum processing linewidth of ≤10nm with overlay and stitching accuracy of ≤25nm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• KLA Instruments / KLA CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHNTI is an authorized distribution partner for KLA Instruments (KLA Corporation) in China, distributing KLA's optical profilometers (Profilm series), step profilometers (D-series, P-series), and related surface analysis equipment. KLA is a leading global provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor industry.
• Park System CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHNTI distributes Park System's atomic force microscopes (AFM), including the NX10 high-precision AFM and LiteScope electron microscope in-situ AFM. Park System is a leading global AFM manufacturer.
• KLA Semiconductor Equipment Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (科磊半导体设备技术（上海）有限公司)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHNTI co-exhibited with KLA Semiconductor at CHInano 2025 at booth T35, demonstrating their collaborative relationship in the Chinese semiconductor equipment market. The partnership focuses on joint market presence and solution demonstration for the semiconductor industry.
• Hitachi High-TechmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHNTI distributes Hitachi's field emission scanning electron microscopes (FE-SEM), providing high-magnification (up to 800,000x) imaging with resolution reaching 1nm at 15kV acceleration voltage.
• Elionix Inc.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHNTI distributes Elionix electron beam lithography systems (ELS-F125, ELS-F100, HS50) and ion beam etching/deposition systems (EIS-200). Elionix is a Japanese manufacturer of high-precision electron beam lithography equipment.
• Denton VacuummajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHNTI distributes Denton Vacuum's thin film deposition equipment including Desk V, BenchTop Turbo, Desktop Pro, DV-502, and Explorer systems for evaporation, sputtering, and electron beam deposition applications.
• Norcada / TEM WindowsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHNTI distributes Norcada's silicon nitride thin film windows for TEM and X-ray applications, providing windows with plasma cleaning capability, high temperature resistance (>1000°C), and low-stress CVD silicon nitride films.
• Various International AFM Probe ManufacturersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHNTI distributes various imported AFM probes suitable for tapping, contact, force modulation, electrical (EFM, CAFM, KPFM, PFM, SCM), and magnetic modes, with options for various coatings including DLC, Pt, Pt/Ir, Cr-Au, Co-Cr, and diamond.
• Hefei National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (合肥国家同步辐射实验室)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHNTI's technical team conducted a special technical exchange with the Hefei National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (Hefei Light Source) covering synchrotron radiation beamline supporting micro-nano characterization, in-situ mechanical/surface morphology testing equipment, large scientific facility precision probe systems, and sample in-situ observation solutions. Initial cooperation intentions were established for equipment deployment, joint testing, and co-building testing platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Naura Technology Group: China's largest domestic semiconductor equipment manufacturer serving semiconductor fabs with etch, deposition, and process equipment. Comparable as a Chinese-headquartered scientific/semiconductor equipment provider but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope than SHNTI.

Broad incumbents

• JEOL Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of electron beam lithography systems, scanning electron microscopes, and transmission electron microscopes. Direct competitor in EBL (vs Pharos X100) and electron microscopy product categories that SHNTI handles via Hitachi distribution and self-developed instruments.
• Bruker Corporation: US-based scientific instruments leader with directly overlapping product categories including atomic force microscopes, nanoindenters, and surface metrology tools. Compares to SHNTI through its micro-nano characterization portfolio and similar university/semiconductor customer base.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: International scientific instruments giant with electron microscopy, materials characterization, and semiconductor process control products. Directly competes with multiple SHNTI product categories across research and semiconductor end markets.
• Oxford Instruments: UK-based scientific instruments company with AFM, electron beam lithography, and micro-nano fabrication tools that directly compete with SHNTI's distributed and proprietary product lines. Both target semiconductor and research customers with similar characterization solutions.
• Hitachi High-Tech: Japanese manufacturer of FE-SEM and analytical instruments. SHNTI is a distribution partner for Hitachi's FE-SEM line, but Hitachi is also a manufacturer competitor in the broader electron microscopy market that SHNTI serves.
• KLA Corporation: Global semiconductor process control and yield management leader. SHNTI distributes KLA profilometers and step profilometers in China; KLA is both a key channel partner and a formidable manufacturer competitor in semiconductor metrology.
• Park Systems Corporation: Korean AFM specialist and SHNTI distribution partner. As a leading global AFM manufacturer, Park Systems directly competes with SHNTI's self-developed surface analysis instruments in the same target markets.
• Carl Zeiss AG: German optics and microscopy manufacturer with SEM, AFM, and optical profiling capabilities. Directly comparable to SHNTI's microscopy and surface analysis offerings for the same semiconductor and research customers.

Direct peers

• Raith GmbH: German specialist in electron beam lithography and nanofabrication equipment. Directly comparable to SHNTI's self-developed Pharos X100 EBL system, competing in the same precision nanofabrication market for research and semiconductor customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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