Beyond lithography: Chinese chip toolmaker achieves wafer polishing breakthrough
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China's semiconductor equipment manufacturers are making significant progress in wafer polishing technology, moving beyond the spotlight typically focused on lithography challenges. This breakthrough represents a strategic diversification in domestic chipmaking capabilities, addressing critical but often overlooked manufacturing processes. As global supply chains remain scrutinized, these advances in chemical-mechanical polishing equipment demonstrate how Chinese producers are systematically strengthening their competitive position across multiple technology nodes and production stages.
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