ACM Research (NASDAQ:ACMR) is a Delaware-based company that specializes in the design, development and manufacture of advanced wet processing and cleaning equipment for the semiconductor industry. Its technology portfolio focuses on single-wafer and cluster cleaning systems used in advanced logic, foundry and memory device fabrication. By addressing critical rinse, etch and cleaning challenges at the nanometer scale, ACMR’s tools help chipmakers maintain yield and throughput in high-volume production environments.
The company’s product lineup includes single-wafer wet cleaning modules and multi-chamber cluster tools that leverage its proprietary Dual-Mode Advanced Filling patents. These systems are engineered to remove sub-nanometer particles, organic residues and metallic contaminants on silicon wafers, enabling clients to meet the stringent purity requirements of leading-edge process nodes. ACM Research also offers aftermarket support, field maintenance and process optimization services to ensure optimal uptime and performance throughout each tool’s lifecycle.
Headquartered in Shanghai, ACM Research maintains R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in mainland China, alongside sales and service offices in Taiwan, South Korea, the United States and Europe. This global footprint allows the company to serve a broad base of semiconductor foundries, IDMs and memory manufacturers worldwide. Strategic partnerships with local equipment distributors and integrated device manufacturers further enhance ACMR’s ability to deliver responsive support and rapid deployment of its systems in diverse markets.
Founded in the mid-2000s, the firm completed its initial public offering in October 2016, listing on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbol ACMR. The company is led by founder and CEO Dr. Henry Zhuang, whose background in materials science and semiconductor processing underpins ACM Research’s commitment to innovation. A management team with decades of industry experience guides the company’s ongoing efforts to develop next-generation wet processing solutions for the evolving needs of chip fabricators.
