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Hitachi High-Tech reaches 300 billion yen monthly sales at Hitachinaka plants driven by AI chip equipment

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 08:49 PM

Hitachi High-Tech's three manufacturing facilities in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, have reached a monthly sales milestone of 300 billion yen. This growth is primarily driven by surging demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment used in the production of AI chips.

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As of March 2026, Hitachi High-Tech has achieved a significant financial milestone, with monthly sales at its three manufacturing plants in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, reaching 300 billion yen. This surge is primarily driven by the global demand for advanced AI chip manufacturing equipment, specifically etch systems and metrology tools. The company’s strategic focus on these high-precision instruments has allowed it to capitalize on the rapid expansion of the generative AI and high-performance computing markets. This growth follows a series of capital investments, including the July 2025 completion of the Tarazaki Site and a 24.5 billion yen facility in the Kasado area that became operational in March 2025. By integrating machine learning and automated production lines, Hitachi has enhanced its ability to detect micro-defects smaller than 10 nm, a critical capability for next-generation semiconductor nodes. These operational expansions position the company as a vital provider in the global AI hardware supply chain.

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