Samco
Samco Inc. (サムコ株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer of semiconductor capital equipment — CVD, dry etching, dry cleaning, ALD, and ALE systems — selling thin-film processing tools globally to semiconductor manufacturers, with a specialty in compound-semiconductor and power-device fabrication.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersFushimi, Japan
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Samco does
Samco Inc. (サムコ株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer of semiconductor capital equipment specializing in thin-film processing technologies. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Kyoto, the company designs and produces Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) systems, dry (plasma) etching equipment, and dry cleaning systems used by semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. Its technology stack is built around plasma-based thin-film deposition and etching, with recent emphasis on atomic-layer precision tools — including the RIE-400iP-ALE atomic-layer etcher (launched December 2025), the AD-8002LPC dual-chamber ALD system (launched March 2026), and an expanded InP (Indium Phosphide) device-processing lineup (March 2026) targeting compound-semiconductor and power-device applications.
The company operates an enterprise field-sales model, engaging semiconductor manufacturers directly through regional websites covering Japan, China, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States, supplemented by participation in industry events such as SEMICON Japan and the Applied Physics Society conferences. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital-equipment sales complemented by user-support and process-data services, and the company is publicly listed with full IR and financial disclosures. Samco also operates the affiliated Samco Science and Technology Foundation, established in 2016, which has disbursed ¥118 million in research grants to 59 young researchers in thin-film and surface science as of September 2025.
Samco is positioned as a niche specialist within the global semiconductor etch equipment market, where it is listed among the key players alongside much larger firms such as Lam Research, Tokyo Electron, and Applied Materials. Its competitive focus on atomic-layer precision and compound-semiconductor processing — particularly for InP, GaN, and SiC power devices — differentiates it from commodity silicon etch suppliers, though absolute scale (101–250 employees) is small relative to the market leaders.
Samco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Samco
- Legal name
- サムコ株式会社
- Website
- https://samco.co.jp
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Samco Inc. (サムコ株式会社) is a Japanese manufacturer of semiconductor capital equipment — CVD, dry etching, dry cleaning, ALD, and ALE systems — selling thin-film processing tools globally to semiconductor manufacturers, with a specialty in compound-semiconductor and power-device fabrication.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Samco industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
- NAICS
- Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy) (HDAHAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Etch & Strip Equipment (Dry/Wet/Ashing) (HDAHAEAC)
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Where Samco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fushimi
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Samco 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
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Sales: Sale of capital equipment including CVD systems, dry etching systems, dry cleaning systems, and ALD systems to semiconductor manufacturers
- User Support and Maintenance Services: Technical support and user support services for installed equipment base
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Samco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Samco manufactures and supplies semiconductor manufacturing equipment focused on thin film processing technologies, including Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) systems, dry etching systems, and dry cleaning systems. The company sells capital equipment to semiconductor manufacturers for thin film deposition, pattern transfer, and wafer surface preparation. Recent offerings include atomic layer-level processing equipment (ALE and ALD systems) and specialized Indium Phosphide (InP) device processing equipment for compound semiconductor and power device applications.
Product overview
Samco is a semiconductor manufacturing equipment company offering a portfolio of thin film processing equipment including CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) systems, dry etching equipment, and dry cleaning systems. The core product lineup centers on plasma-based thin film deposition and etching technologies for compound semiconductor applications. Recent product launches include the AD-8002LPC dual-chamber ALD system for atomic layer deposition, the RIE-400iP-ALE equipment for atomic layer etching with atomic-level process control, and an expanded InP (Indium Phosphide) device processing equipment lineup. The company also provides process data services supporting these systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- CVD Equipment (CVD装置) Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) systems for thin film deposition processes used in semiconductor manufacturing. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers requiring thin film formation on wafers.
- Dry Etching Equipment (ドライエッチング装置) Dry etching systems using plasma-based processes for precise pattern transfer in semiconductor fabrication. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers requiring accurate pattern transfer.
- Dry Cleaning Equipment (ドライ洗浄装置) Dry cleaning systems for removing contaminants from semiconductor wafer surfaces without liquid chemicals. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers requiring contamination-free wafer surface preparation.
- AD-8002LPC (2-reaction chamber ALD Equipment) Two-reaction chamber Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment featuring dual-chamber configuration for enhanced throughput and process flexibility in thin film deposition. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers requiring atomic-level thin film control.
- RIE-400iP-ALE (Atomic Layer Etching Equipment) Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) equipment achieving atomic-level process control, enabling low-damage processing of compound semiconductors for power device applications. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers producing power devices and compound semiconductors.
- InP Device Processing and Thin Film Formation Equipment Equipment lineup for Indium Phosphide (InP) device processing and thin film formation, expanded to meet growing demand for compound semiconductor applications. Targeted at compound semiconductor manufacturers.
- Process Data (プロセスデータ) Process data services and technical reports supporting semiconductor manufacturing processes. Targeted at semiconductor manufacturers using Samco equipment.
Companies that use Samco
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Samco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Samco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Samco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Tokyo Electron (TEL): Japan-based major supplier of semiconductor production equipment including coater/developers, etch, CVD and ALD systems. Directly competes with Samco across deposition and etch, particularly in Asian fabs.
- Plasma-Therm: Specialist in plasma etch and CVD systems for compound semiconductors, power devices and advanced packaging. Comparable niche focus to Samco in serving compound-semiconductor fabs.
- Hitachi High-Tech: Japanese semiconductor equipment maker with strong etch systems, including for advanced packaging and compound semiconductors. Directly comparable to Samco's etch portfolio with overlapping customer base.
- SPTS Technologies (KLA): Provider of plasma etch and CVD/PVD solutions, particularly for compound semiconductors, MEMS and advanced packaging. Direct competitor in compound-semiconductor-focused etch and deposition.
- Oxford Instruments (Plasma Technology): Plasma etch and deposition tools for compound semiconductors and power devices. Closely aligned with Samco's focus on GaN, SiC and InP thin-film processing for research and production customers.
- Lam Research: Global leader in semiconductor etch and deposition equipment. Directly comparable to Samco in etch and CVD/ALD product lines, serving the same semiconductor manufacturers but at much larger scale and broader node coverage.
Regional players
- NAURA Technology Group: China-based semiconductor equipment maker expanding into etch and thin-film deposition. Comparable product scope to Samco but primarily serving mainland China fabs and broader equipment categories.
- Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC): China-based provider of plasma etch and CVD equipment. Comparable to Samco in etch/deposition tools, primarily serving the Chinese semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Broad incumbents
- Applied Materials: Broadest semiconductor equipment portfolio with significant presence in CVD, PVD, ALD and etch. Competes with Samco in deposition but at much larger scale and across a far wider product range.
Emerging players
- GigaLane: Korea-based equipment maker focused on plasma etch and deposition tools for compound semiconductors. Comparable emerging competitor to Samco in the same niche etch/deposition category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Samco social profiles
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Samco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Samco subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Samco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Samco M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Samco
What does Samco do?
Samco manufactures and supplies semiconductor manufacturing equipment focused on thin film processing technologies, including Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) systems, dry etching systems, and dry cleaning systems. The company sells capital equipment to semiconductor manufacturers for thin film deposition, pattern transfer, and wafer surface preparation. Recent offerings include atomic layer-level processing equipment (ALE and ALD systems) and specialized Indium Phosphide (InP) device processing equipment for compound semiconductor and power device applications.
Is Samco a public or private company?
Samco is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Samco founded?
Samco was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Samco based?
Samco is headquartered in Fushimi, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Samco make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are user Support and Maintenance Services.
Who are Samco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Tokyo Electron (TEL), Plasma-Therm, Hitachi High-Tech, SPTS Technologies (KLA), Oxford Instruments (Plasma Technology) and Lam Research. Regional players are NAURA Technology Group and Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC). Applied Materials is listed as a broad incumbent. GigaLane is listed as an emerging player.
Does Samco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Samco.
What industry is Samco in?
Samco's product category is Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAEAB, Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy), with a secondary code of HDAHAEAC, Etch & Strip Equipment (Dry/Wet/Ashing). Its NAICS code is 333242.