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Canon eyes India chip manufacturing push with service centre plans
Japanese technology giant Canon is engaging with India's semiconductor manufacturing sector and plans to establish service centres in the country. The company sees significant opportunity in India's push to develop domestic chip fabrication capabilities.
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Canon, a global supplier of lithography systems critical to semiconductor production, is in discussions with key players involved in India's semiconductor manufacturing projects, according to Toshiaki Nomura, the company's India President and CEO. The firm is positioning itself to support the government's efforts to establish domestic chip fabrication infrastructure.
Nomura said Canon has identified a "great opportunity" in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem being promoted by the Indian government. The company plans to bring its lithographic machines and technology to assist domestic chip manufacturers scale production within the country.
As India ramps up its semiconductor ambitions, Canon's move reflects growing international interest in the sector. The company's planned service centres would provide critical support infrastructure for chip fabricators adopting Japanese lithography technology.
The initiative aligns with India's broader strategy to reduce dependence on imported semiconductors and establish itself as a significant chip manufacturing hub in Asia. Canon's engagement with multiple stakeholders in the sector underscores the competitive interest among global technology firms to participate in India's semiconductor growth story.