TOKYO:7912

DNP Accelerates Development of Photomask Manufacturing Process for 2nm Generation EUV Lithography

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) has begun development of a photomask manufacturing for 2-nanometer (10-9 meter) generation logic semiconductors that support Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography, the cutting-edge process for semiconductor manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) has begun development of a photomask manufacturing for 2-nanometer (10-9 meter) generation logic semiconductors that support Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography, the cutting-edge process for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • In 2023, we completed the development of a photomask manufacturing process for 3-nm generation EUV lithography , and commenced development of 2-nm generation technology.
  • DNP plans to bring online its second and third MBMW mask lithography systems in FY 2024, accelerating the development of photomasks for 2-nm generation EUV lithography.
  • By FY 2025, DNP will complete the development of a manufacturing process for photomasks for 2-nm generation logic semiconductors that support EUV lithography.

DNP Develops Photomask Process for 3nm EUV Lithography

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) (TOKYO: 7912) has successfully developed a photomask manufacturing process capable of accommodating the 3-nanometer (10-9 meter) lithography process that supports Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography, the cutting-edge process for semiconductor manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) (TOKYO: 7912) has successfully developed a photomask manufacturing process capable of accommodating the 3-nanometer (10-9 meter) lithography process that supports Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography, the cutting-edge process for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • In 2020, we developed a photomask manufacturing process for 5nm EUV lithography processes , and have been supplying masks that meet the needs of the semiconductor market.
  • In this latest development, in order to meet the needs of further miniaturization, we have developed a photomask for EUV lithography capable of supporting 3nm processes.
  • DNP will provide the newly developed photomask capable of supporting 3nm EUV lithography to semiconductor related manufacturers throughout the world.

DNP to Enter into Development and Manufacture of Encoder Disks that Support Factory Automation

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) will enter into the development and manufacturing of Encoder Disks (ED) employed internally in electronic components that detect the position, movement direction and rotation angle of industrial robots.

Key Points: 
  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) will enter into the development and manufacturing of Encoder Disks (ED) employed internally in electronic components that detect the position, movement direction and rotation angle of industrial robots.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230702639571/en/
    Various types of Encoder Disks (Photo: Business Wire)
    An ED is a disk onto which fine scales have been engraved.
  • Mounted inside the encoder, the disk detect and control whether industrial robots are moving and rotating in the correct manner.
  • DNP has decided to enter the development and manufacturing of ED.

DNP Increases Number of Wide Range Coating Devices for High Function Optical Film at Mihara plant

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) has increased the number of wide-range coating devices suitable for the manufacture of high function optical film with a maximum width of 2,500 mm.

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  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) has increased the number of wide-range coating devices suitable for the manufacture of high function optical film with a maximum width of 2,500 mm.
  • The device has been added at the Mihara plant in Hiroshima prefecture in response to the ongoing shift to large screen televisions.
  • The new line has been designed for the productivity of the multi-layer coating that is important for improving the anti-reflective function and performance of high function optical film.
  • DNP also holds many patents for high function optical films, and we will take maximum advantage of our intellectual assets to meet the high-performance products.

DNP: Newly Designed LCD Backlight System Components Achieve Both High Luminance and Wide Viewing Angle

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Monday, May 22, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516006126/en/
    Comparison of luminance and viewing angle between notebook computer integrating newly designed system components (above), and currently available notebook computer (below).
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Compared with the design of currently available standard components, the newly designed system components are not only thin, but also achieve high luminance and wide viewing angles.
  • We then achieved both high luminance and a wide viewing angle by optimizing the prism shape design.
  • Achieve high luminance and wide viewing angle, along with a thin backlight
    DNP will provide the components to panel manufacturers that manufacture various displays, including those for notebook computers.

DNP Group and Kitaakita City to Promote Regional Revitalization

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) and DNP Planning Network Co., Ltd. in conjunction with Kitaakita City are pleased to announce the launch of an Extended Reality (XR)-driven Viewing System aiming to promote the regional revitalization of the city situated in the north of Akita Prefecture.

Key Points: 
  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) and DNP Planning Network Co., Ltd. in conjunction with Kitaakita City are pleased to announce the launch of an Extended Reality (XR)-driven Viewing System aiming to promote the regional revitalization of the city situated in the north of Akita Prefecture.
  • The new system will be launched on April 18, and is designed to broadcast the year-round appeal of the Isedotai Site in Kitaakita City , an archeological site dating from the Jomon period of Japanese history.
  • The digital system can be enjoyed at both the Isedotai Jomon Museum or via the museum website .
  • In response to these challenges, the DNP Group and Kitaakita City will provide a new cultural experience that allows users to experience the charm of the Isedotai Site online from any place at any time.

DNP to Exhibit for First Time at BAU - World’s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

DNP's Instagram and LinkedIn accounts will post the content of this exhibition and of DNP activities in the living space-related business.

Key Points: 
  • DNP's Instagram and LinkedIn accounts will post the content of this exhibition and of DNP activities in the living space-related business.
  • From natural materials such as wood, stone, and metal to geometric patterns and abstract patterns, we can design custom-made products.
  • DNP has built up multiple achievements through a large and long track record with European-based interior-related companies.
  • Looking ahead, we will contribute to the creation of comfortable and affluent living spaces by leveraging our proprietary technologies and high design capabilities with a focus on exterior materials.

Dai Nippon Printing and SCIVAX Enter into Capital and Operational Alliance in Foundry Business for Mass-production of Nanoimprinted Products

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) and SCIVAX Co., Ltd. have entered into a capital and operational alliance regarding a foundry business designed to mass-produce nanoimprinted products.

Key Points: 
  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) and SCIVAX Co., Ltd. have entered into a capital and operational alliance regarding a foundry business designed to mass-produce nanoimprinted products.
  • Our two companies will combine our strengths for the mass production of nanoimprinted products.
  • In anticipation of future market expansion, we have entered into an operational alliance to ensure the stable supply of mass-produced nanoimprinted products.
  • We will choose to manufacture products at the best suited manufacturing plants of two companies, under production control conducted by Nanosol.

DNP Develops TGV Glass Core Substrate for Semiconductor Packages

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) has developed a Glass Core Substrate (GCS) targeting next-generation semiconductor packages.

Key Points: 
  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) has developed a Glass Core Substrate (GCS) targeting next-generation semiconductor packages.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314005568/en/
    X-ray image of TGV in the glass core substrate (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The newly developed GCS includes a TGV necessary for electrically connecting the fine metal wiring configured on the front and back of the glass.
  • The newly developed glass substrate has an aspect ratio of 9+, and maintains sufficient adhesive qualities to configure fine wiring.
  • In addition to the existing Filling Type glass substrate that fills the glass Via with copper, DNP is also promoting the scalability of the newly developed Conformal Type glass substrate to a panel size of 510 x 515mm.

DNP’s Viewing Systems are Installed and made Available to the Public in the Richelieu site of Bibliothèque nationale de France

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

This press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • As the only skills based Patron partner of the library from Asia, DNP has participated in the project by digitizing Frances historical heritage in 3D and innovating viewing systems for a new cultural experience.
  • Today we develop and refine technologies for conducting electricity, controlling light and heat, decorating surfaces, and protecting content, effectively becoming a standard-setter for the industry of the future.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221110006235/en/