What BACO Solution does

BACO Solution Co., Ltd. (주식회사 바코솔루션) is a privately held South Korean semiconductor equipment manufacturer founded in August 2013 and headquartered in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, with a planned relocation to Yongin-si after H1 2026. The company specializes in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) sputtering systems, localizing technology previously dominated by Applied Materials, Lam Research, and other foreign incumbents. Its product portfolio is organized into three core lines: Cluster PVD systems (NxT-200, NxT-200S, NxT-300, NxT-300S) for 8-inch and 12-inch wafer processing in memory, foundry, and advanced packaging; In-Line PVD systems for power semiconductor Active Metal Brazing (AMB) substrates, including what the company claims is the world's first mass-production AMB thin-film tool with dual-sided deposition; and R&D equipment including an EUV Blank Mask Ion Beam Deposition System, multi-reactive sputtering systems, and high-hardness TiCN/DLC coating tools. The company also operates a cryo pump overhaul service with 100 units/month capacity and has expanded into PECVD via the NxT-320 platform.

BACO generates revenue primarily through direct, enterprise field sales of capital equipment via formal competitive bidding processes to semiconductor manufacturers. Anchor customers include Samsung (process approvals in Global Foundry, 8-inch DDI, WLP, and 12-inch Bumping) and SK Hynix (12-inch Bumping and SiC power device mass production), with additional customers including the Korea Basic Science Institute and a European power semiconductor manufacturer. The company pursues dual geographic channels: direct sales into Korean Tier-1 fabs and direct sales/ODA projects into Europe and overseas. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company supplements equipment sales with recurring service contracts and cryo pump overhauls, holds Korean government certifications (Venture Business, Innobiz, Materials/Parts/Equipment Specialized Company, Corporate Research Institute), and participates in national R&D projects such as Super Gap Startup 1000+ and Next-Generation Intelligent Semiconductor (2023-2025). Core proprietary technology includes magnet pattern designs, multi-power application (RF, DC, RF+DC, HiPIMS), the Octa-Magnet Source, and Vacuum Maglev Transfer Module.

Name

BACO Solution

Legal name

BACO Solution Co., Ltd.

Website

https://baco-solution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BACO Solution is a privately held South Korean semiconductor equipment manufacturer that designs and sells PVD sputtering systems (Cluster, In-Line, and R&D) for memory, foundry, power semiconductor, and packaging customers including Samsung and SK Hynix, with an installed base in Korea and growing presence in Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semiconductor PVD Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

akta.pro primary industry

Deposition Equipment (CVD/PVD/ALD/Epitaxy) (HDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assembly & Packaging Services (Wirebond/Flip-Chip/FCBGA) (HDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Semiconductor equipment
• PVD sputtering systems
• Wafer fabrication
• Thin film deposition
• Power semiconductor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hwaseong-si

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PVD Equipment Sales: Sale of semiconductor manufacturing equipment including Cluster PVD systems (NxT-300, NxT-300S, NxT-200, NxT-200S), In-line PVD systems, and R&D equipment. Equipment is sold to semiconductor manufacturers for memory, system semiconductor, power semiconductor, and packaging applications. Sales involve formal bidding and procurement processes with specifications.
2. Cryo Pump Overhaul Services: Cryopump overhaul and maintenance services with capacity of 100 units per month, providing after-market support for semiconductor equipment
3. Sputtering System Service: Service contracts for sputtering systems providing ongoing maintenance and support

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BACO Solution manufactures and sells semiconductor Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) sputtering equipment, including Cluster PVD systems (NxT-200, NxT-200S, NxT-300, NxT-300S), In-Line PVD systems for power semiconductor AMB processes, and R&D equipment for thin film research and EUV mask deposition. The company also provides Cryo Pump Overhaul services. Customers include memory, foundry, power semiconductor, advanced packaging, and research organizations in South Korea, Europe, and overseas ODA markets.

Product overview

BACO Solution is a world-class PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) equipment manufacturer for the semiconductor industry. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: Cluster PVD systems (NxT-200 and NxT-300 series) providing high-productivity mass production equipment for semiconductor packaging, power devices, and display applications; In-Line PVD systems designed for power semiconductor AMB (Active Metal Brazing) applications featuring world-first technology for double-sided simultaneous deposition; and R&D Equipment for material development, thin-film characterization, and process optimization. Additionally, the company offers Cryo Pump Overhaul services. BACO Solution has achieved localization of foreign semiconductor equipment and holds certifications from major semiconductor manufacturers including Samsung and SK Hynix.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NxT-300 Sputtering System Dual Cluster PVD system for semiconductor packaging, power devices, and Micro OLED applications. Supports Metal, Oxide, and Nitride materials with RF, DC, RF+DC, and HiPIMS power options, ultra-high vacuum (5x10-8 Torr), and 12" wafer processing for memory, foundry, and power semiconductor manufacturers.
• NxT-300S Sputtering System Single Cluster PVD system with 8-angle transfer module chamber and vacuum robot for 12" wafer processing, supporting Si, SiC, Glass, Quartz, and Ceramic substrates.
• NxT-200 Sputtering System Standard sputtering system for 8" wafer processing with DC/RF/RF+DC/HiPIMS power options, Ar/N2/O2 gas support, ultra-high vacuum (5x10-8 Torr), and 25-slot wafer cassette with automatic mapping. Holds CE certification for European markets and process approval from Samsung Global Foundry Division for 8" DDI and WLP.
• NxT-200S Sputtering System Single Cluster PVD system with 9-angle transfer module chamber, vacuum robot, Top Magnet and ICP Antenna sources with RF 13.56 MHz and LF 400 kHz power for 8" wafer processing.
• In-Line Sputtering System for Power Semiconductor World's first AMB (Active Metal Brazing) In-Line PVD system for power semiconductor mass production thin film. Features double-sided simultaneous sputtering, linear moving magnet transfer, vacuum maglev transfer module for low vibration and minimal particles, and is optimized for SiN and AlN substrates.
• EUV Blank Mask Ion Beam Deposition System Research-grade ion beam deposition system for EUV blank mask fabrication supporting Mo, Si, Cr, CrO, C, and SiN materials on 12" wafers or 200x200mm glass substrates, achieving film uniformity of 3% or less.
• Cluster R&D Equipment Cluster-type research equipment designed for experimentation and optimization of various materials and process conditions, used for material development, thin film characterization, and process parameter testing with fast setup and precise control.
• TiCN/DLC High Hardness Sputtering System High hardness coating sputtering system for MCA Chuck coating applications supporting chuck sizes from 8" to 12" with TiCN and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) processes.
• Multi-Reactive Sputtering System Multi-material reactive sputtering system supporting Metal, Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO), and Oxide materials on 4" to 8" wafers with excellent process reproducibility for R&D and pilot applications.
• NxT-320 PECVD for 12" AlF Coating Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) system for 12" wafer AlF coating, complementing BACO's PVD portfolio for advanced semiconductor packaging applications.
• Cryo Pump Overhaul Service After-market cryogenic pump maintenance and overhaul service with capacity of 100 units per month, including fab-in inspection, disassembly and parts cleaning, critical parts replacement and assembly, and final leak and pumping performance testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• World First AMB Tool for Mass Production (Thin Film) in power semiconductor market
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HKD Coms Co., Ltd. ((주)에이치케이디컴즈)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite operation and management outsourced to HKD Coms Co., Ltd. for website and system management. Contract continues until termination agreement.
• Samsung Electronics (Global Foundry Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcess approval obtained from Samsung Global Foundry Division for 8 inch DDI and WLP process mass production using BACO xT-200 PVD equipment. Samsung and SK Hynix have approved BACO's 12 inch Bumping mass production processes.
• SK HynixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcess approval obtained from SK Hynix for 12 inch Bumping mass production using BACO xT-300 PVD equipment. Partnership enables BACO equipment qualification for advanced memory semiconductor manufacturing.
• AK Corporation ((주)에이케이코퍼레이션)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected as winning bidder for public tender of thickness thin film measurement equipment (tender number 20250618-1). Business relationship established through competitive bidding process for measurement equipment procurement.
• Elimb Global ((주)엘림글로벌)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSelected as winning bidder for public tender of non-contact sheet resistance measurement equipment (tender number 20250618-2). Business relationship established through competitive bidding process.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Applied Materials: Global leader in semiconductor deposition (including PVD/CVD/ALD) equipment with the broadest installed base. Directly comparable because its Producer® Selectra™ and ENDURA® PVD platforms compete head-to-head with BACO's NxT cluster PVD systems at the same Korean fab customers.
• Lam Research: Major incumbent in semiconductor deposition equipment, including PVD and PECVD. Comparable because its VECTOR® PVD and related deposition tools compete for the same memory and advanced packaging tool slots that BACO targets with its NxT systems.
• Tokyo Electron (TEL): Large Japanese semiconductor equipment maker with deep PVD and CVD product lines serving memory and logic fabs. Comparable because it sells deposition equipment into the same Korean customer base (Samsung, SK Hynix) that BACO is targeting.

Direct peers

• Ulvac: Japanese specialty vacuum and sputtering/PVD equipment manufacturer. Comparable because it produces sputtering systems serving semiconductor packaging and power device applications, overlapping directly with BACO's cluster and in-line PVD product lines.
• Jusung Engineering: Korean semiconductor equipment specialist in deposition (ALD/CVD/PVD) and etch. Comparable because it is a Korea-based, fab-supplier equipment company pursuing the same localization opportunity in Korean semiconductor fabs as BACO.
• Wonik IPS: Korean semiconductor equipment supplier specializing in deposition and etch systems. Comparable because it is a domestic Korean deposition equipment competitor pursuing similar customer qualifications and Korean Materials/Parts/Equipment policy benefits.
• Veeco Instruments: U.S.-based supplier of deposition and process equipment including PVD and IBD systems. Comparable because its IBD and PVD tools serve advanced packaging and emerging semiconductor applications similar to BACO's EUV blank mask IBD and power device AMB systems.
• SPTS Technologies (KLA): PVD and plasma etch equipment supplier owned by KLA, specializing in advanced packaging, MEMS, and power device applications. Comparable because its PVD platforms directly compete with BACO's in-line AMB and WLP/bumping PVD equipment at similar customer applications.
• Semes (Samsung Electronics subsidiary): Korean semiconductor equipment maker, wholly owned by Samsung Electronics, supplying deposition and cleaning tools. Comparable because it is a Korean-domestic semiconductor equipment competitor with strong Samsung relationship, mirroring BACO's primary customer base.

Emerging players

• Aixtron: European deposition equipment supplier specializing in MOCVD/CVD for power semiconductors and optoelectronics. Comparable because it serves the same SiC/GaN power semiconductor end market that BACO is targeting with its AMB in-line sputtering systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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