ZEISS Opens Semiconductor Innovation Center
ZEISS Opens Semiconductor Innovation Center in Korea to Strengthen Customer Collaboration
ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) has inaugurated a new Innovation Center in Yongin, South Korea, reinforcing its presence in one of the world’s leading semiconductor markets. The new facility expands ZEISS’s global network and enhances its ability to support the semiconductor industry through closer collaboration with local customers.
The opening ceremony was attended by senior ZEISS executives, including Dr. Frank Rohmund, President and CEO of ZEISS SMT and member of the ZEISS Executive Board; Dr. Thomas Stammler, Chief Technology Officer; Dr. Karoline Piegdon, Head of Semiconductor Fab Solutions; Dr. Clemens Neuenhahn, Head of Semiconductor Mask Solutions; and Dr. Jaane Seehusen, who will assume the role of Head of ZEISS South Korea on September 1, 2026. Representatives from Korea’s semiconductor sector, the German Embassy in Korea, the European Union Chamber of Commerce Korea, and the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry also attended the event.
Bringing Advanced Semiconductor Solutions Closer to Customers
The new Innovation Center combines selected technologies from ZEISS’s Semiconductor Mask Solutions and Semiconductor Fab Solutions portfolios. Designed to support innovation in high-volume wafer manufacturing and advanced packaging, the facility showcases advanced metrology, inspection, and mask repair solutions.
Featured systems include:
NLX®-100 – A 3D X-ray metrology and inspection platform that delivers high-resolution diagnostics for complex package structures, supporting process control in wafer-level and advanced packaging applications.
DUNE®100 – A solution for active wafer shape control that integrates high-precision metrology, enabling manufacturers to measure and correct wafer warpage throughout critical production stages.
MeRiT® AE – A next-generation mask repair technology designed to address increasingly small and critical defects on photomasks while maintaining high repair yield for advanced semiconductor processes.
ZEISS plans to further expand the center’s capabilities by adding more equipment in the future, strengthening early-stage technical collaboration with customers in Korea.
A Platform for Innovation and Partnership
The Korea Semiconductor Innovation Center serves as a hub for direct engagement with some of the country’s leading chip manufacturers. By enabling on-site development, process optimization, and faster qualification for high-volume production environments, the facility is intended to help accelerate the path from research and development to industrial adoption.
“We are pleased to open our first global Semiconductor Innovation Center in Korea, one of the most important locations in the global semiconductor industry,” said Dr. Frank Rohmund. “This center brings ZEISS closer to our customers and reinforces our commitment to being a reliable, long-term partner while deepening our collaboration in the region.”
Dr. Jaane Seehusen added that the Yongin Innovation Center represents a significant milestone in ZEISS’s strategy to enhance customer engagement within the semiconductor industry while strengthening the company’s overall presence in Korea.
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