In today’s society, new challenges such as the need for faster and larger-capacity communications and the deterioration of social infrastructure continually arise. Fujifilm continues to develop and disseminate new technologies to address these ever-changing social challenges. Specifically, we contribute to building a safe and secure society by providing semiconductor materials essential for the advancement of the ICT society and improving social infrastructure. Through these efforts, we aim to support a safe and secure society.
Semiconductors are expected to see increased demand and enhanced performance, driven by high-speed, high-capacity communications through 5G/6G, the expansion of autonomous driving, and the spread of AI and the metaverse.
Our Semiconductor Materials business offers a wide range of products that are essential for semiconductor manufacturing, including photoresists*1, photolithography-related materials*2, CMP slurries*3, post-CMP cleaners*4, thin-film chemicals*5 , polyimides*6, and high-purity process chemicals*7. Additionally, we provide color filter materials for image sensors used in smartphones, digital cameras, and automotive cameras. Our extensive product lineup is one of our core strengths.
A simplified diagram of the semiconductor manufacturing process and our products that cover a wide range of processes
- *1 Material used to coat wafer substrate when circuit patterns are drawn in the process of semiconductor manufacturing
- *2 Development solutions, cleaners and other materials used in the photolithography process of semiconductor manufacturing
- *3 A polisher for evenly levelling semiconductor surface, which contains a mixture of wires and insulation films of varying hardness.
- *4 Cleaners used after polishing with CMP slurry to remove particles, minute metal fragments and organic residues while protecting the metal surface
- *5 Materials for forming low-dielectric insulation films
- *6 A material with strong heat resistance and insulation properties, used for forming semiconductors’ protective films and rewiring layer
- *7 High-purity chemicals used in the cleaning and drying processes. The chemicals are employed to remove contaminants during the cleaning and drying stages of semiconductor manufacturing, as well as to eliminate metals and oils during the etching process.
In Japan, social infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels that were built intensively during the period of rapid economic growth and have now aged 50 years are deteriorating, and the number of objects that need to be inspected and repaired is increasing.
To address this issue, Fujifilm introduced a social infrastructure image diagnostic service “Hibimikke (Crack Finder) ” in 2018. This service uses our unique image processing technology and AI to automatically detect cracks in concrete structures such as bridges and tunnels, and can significantly reduce the time required for inspections. It has attracted attention as a service that can streamline inspection work, and has already been introduced by more than 1,500 companies (as of December 2024).