Yield Engineering Systems, Inc. (YES) has commenced shipments of its VeroTherm Formic Acid Reflow tool from its manufacturing facility in Sulur, near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The equipment has been delivered to a global semiconductor manufacturer, according to a press release issued by the company.
The VeroTherm tool is designed for advanced semiconductor applications, including High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) components utilized in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. This shipment represents the first production of such equipment in India for these applications.
YES began operations at the Sulur facility in September 2024. The company plans to invest INR 1.50 billion over the next 10 years and aims to employ about 300 people directly during this period. An estimated 200 direct job opportunities are expected within the first five years, with an additional 1,200 indirect jobs anticipated through suppliers and contract manufacturers.
In August 2024, YES signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu to establish this manufacturing and new product development facility. The state government has committed to providing infrastructural support and regulatory facilitation for the project.
The Sulur facility is integrated into YES’s global manufacturing network, enabling the company to deliver products efficiently to customers in India and internationally. YES has a history of delivering over 1,000 tools to more than 100 fabrication facilities worldwide, supported by a team of over 300 employees, including more than 220 engineers.