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Fujifilm pivots semiconductor materials strategy to target advanced manufacturing segments
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 08:11 PM
Fujifilm has strategically restructured its semiconductor materials business, focusing on high-growth segments like photoresists and CMP slurries to strengthen its position in the global supply chain. This shift marks a departure from its traditional corporate strategies to compete more effectively with specialized material providers.
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Fujifilm is accelerating its strategic pivot into high-growth semiconductor segments, specifically targeting materials for AI-driven manufacturing and advanced packaging. Under its VISION2030 mid-term plan, the company has committed to investing over 100 billion yen ($660 million) between FY2025 and FY2026 to expand production for leading-edge nodes like 2nm processes. Key milestones include the late 2025 completion of a specialized R&D and evaluation facility in Shizuoka and the launch of new CMP slurries designed for hybrid bonding, a critical technology for high-performance AI semiconductors.
This shift positions Fujifilm as a top-tier supplier in the global supply chain, leveraging its 700 million dollar acquisition of Entegris’s chemical business to offer one-stop solutions. The company aims for the semiconductor materials segment to reach 500 billion yen in revenue by FY2030 with an operating margin in the mid-20% range. By localizing production across Japan, the U.S., Taiwan, and Europe, Fujifilm is mitigating geopolitical risks while capitalizing on the surging demand for AI data centers and next-generation logic chips.
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