Xi'an High-Tech Zone recently welcomed the successful establishment of two foreign-invested enterprises.

**LOT Vacuum Manufacturing Project Settles in Xi'an High-Tech Zone** On November 10, the signing ceremony for the LOT Vacuum manufacturing project was held in Osan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, marking another major breakthrough in Xi'an's semiconductor equipment investment efforts. This project injects strong momentum into building China's strategic hub for core semiconductor equipment.

LOT Vacuum, a globally leading vacuum technology company, is the first South Korean firm to achieve domestic production of "dry vacuum pumps" essential for semiconductors, displays, solar energy, and secondary batteries. Recognized with awards such as the Korean Presidential Citation and Semiconductor Technology Grand Prize, the company serves over 300 top-tier clients worldwide and ranks among South Korea's top 10 listed semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

The LOT Vacuum project represents a strategic expansion in Xi'an High-Tech Zone, enhancing maintenance services and establishing a production line. The project will be implemented in two phases: - **Phase 1** involves an investment of approximately 50 million yuan to build an R&D and manufacturing base for semiconductor vacuum pumps in Xi'an High-Tech Zone, expanding maintenance services for LOT Vacuum's Chinese clients. Construction is set to begin in February 2026, with trial production starting by June. Upon completion, the facility is expected to produce 150 high-end semiconductor vacuum pumps monthly, generating annual output exceeding 250 million yuan and creating around 100 jobs. - **Phase 2** will leverage Xi'an as a global hub to serve major semiconductor players, further elevating the local company's operational capabilities and market reach.

Notably, LOT Vacuum has designated Xi'an High-Tech Zone as its strategic focal point for future development in China, signaling deeper collaboration.

**Shinhan Diamond’s Key Semiconductor Materials Project Lands in Xi'an High-Tech Zone** On the same day, the signing ceremony for the SDC semiconductor key consumables manufacturing project took place in Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. This marks another global leader in a niche sector establishing advanced manufacturing capabilities in Xi'an High-Tech Zone, bolstering the local semiconductor ecosystem.

Founded in 1978, Shinhan Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd. is a South Korean leader in diamond tool R&D and production, recognized as a "Hidden Champion Enterprise" in 2010. The company specializes in CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) disks—critical consumables for semiconductor manufacturing—holding the top market share in South Korea and ranking among the top three globally. It serves as a key supplier for chipmakers like Samsung.

The SDC project, with a total investment of 250 million yuan, focuses on producing semiconductor consumables (CMP DISK, BGW). At full capacity, it is projected to achieve annual sales of 800 million yuan. This project represents a milestone in Xi'an High-Tech Zone's efforts to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain, reducing reliance on imported materials and elevating local production to world-class standards. It significantly enhances the autonomy, security, and competitiveness of Xi'an's semiconductor industry.