As the demand for semiconductors continues to grow across various industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and healthcare, semiconductor production capacity and quality have become critical factors influencing industry competitiveness. In the evolution of semiconductor equipment towards higher efficiency, precision, and automation, wafer handling robots (ROBOT) play a vital role. This specialized equipment not only enhances production efficiency but also ensures the safety and accuracy of wafers during handling, making it a key component in achieving efficient and high-quality production.

According to statistics and forecasts from QYResearch, the global semiconductor wafer handling robot market reached sales of $1.335billionin2023andisprojectedtogrowto$billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to 1.791 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% (2024-2030).

（Global Semiconductor Wafer Transfer Robot Market Sales Forecast）

Wafer Transfer Robot 

Semiconductor manipulators, also known as Semiconductor Wafer Transfer Robots, are critical components in the semiconductor manufacturing process. These robots are specifically designed for cleanroom environments, capable of precise positioning and transportation of wafers within confined spaces, and are integrated into existing semiconductor manufacturing systems. They typically feature compact modular designs, incorporating advanced sensors, robotic vision systems, and artificial intelligence algorithms to ensure the efficiency, precision, and quality of semiconductor processes, while minimizing the risk of wafer contamination and human error. These components are widely used in front-end semiconductor processes such as integrated circuit and chip manufacturing, including grinding, polishing, etching, diffusion, deposition (PVD and CVD), coating, developing, lithography, cleaning, ion implantation, assembly, packaging, and testing.

(Global Semiconductor Wafer Transfer Robots Market Share By Types,2031)

Common Pickup Types of Wafer Automatic Transfer Robots

Fortrend Transfer ROBOT: Building Strength for a Breakthrough

Shanghai Fortrend Technology Co., Ltd. boasts 45 years of experience and technological expertise in the semiconductor industry. Since its inception, the company has focused on the research, development, and production of semiconductor automation transfer equipment and core components. In 1996, it pioneered the development of wafer handling robots (ROBOT), which have been extensively validated in the industry and recognized by many leading companies. In 2023, Shanghai Han's Fortrend reorganized its strategy, making core components such as wafer transfer (ROBOT, LOAD PORT, ALIGNER) a central focus of the company, and established Wuxi Fortrend Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Fortrend has built strength for a breakthrough, leveraging its extensive technological expertise and long-term validation to enable its wafer handling robots (ROBOT) to achieve rapid gripper changes, compatibility with multiple wafer sizes, and maintain high efficiency, precision, and stability. Both the products and core components are manufactured at Fortrend's production base, significantly reducing operational costs and delivery cycles, achieving localized manufacturing, and providing the industry with stable and reliable products.