OSAKA -- Japan's Daikin Industries will invest 100 billion yen ($896 million) to double its output of fluoropolymers, a material used in semiconductor production equipment, in anticipation of chip demand growing with the spread of 5G communication.
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Considering the strong alkaline and acidic chemicals used in semiconductor production, equipment in this area requires highly durable components made from fluoropolymers. (Photo courtesy of Tokyo Electron)
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