SiCarrier launches new chip tools at Shanghai exhibition

SiCarrier, a new chip equipment maker backed by the Shenzhen government, is set to launch its products at the Semicon China exhibition in Shanghai. This three-day event starts on March 26 and is organized by the US-based industry association SEMI. Established in 2021, SiCarrier is linked to Huawei Technologies. This relationship has raised hopes that China can reduce its dependence on US chip technologies amid increasing restrictions from Washington. The company has kept a low profile, offering only a few basic chip tools on its website. The website has limited information, with no details about the company's ownership or executives. There is also a compliance statement that promises to respect third-party intellectual property rights. SiCarrier recently shared a simple agenda for its participation in the upcoming trade show through its social media account on WeChat. According to their social media post, SiCarrier identifies itself as a core supplier of semiconductor equipment. It aims to support the development of China’s chip industry with advanced manufacturing technologies.