Fujifilm and Tata Electronics to Build SemiCon Material Production and Supply Chain in India

Fujifilm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tata Electronics to establish a semiconductor materials production and supply chain in India. This partnership aligns with India's push for domestic semiconductor manufacturing, reducing reliance on imports.

Tata Electronics is currently constructing India's first semiconductor front-end manufacturing plant in Dholera, Gujarat, and a large-scale back-end manufacturing plant in Jagiroad, Assam. Fujifilm will leverage its expertise in semiconductor materials—from front-end to back-end processes—to support Tata Electronics' operations and potentially set up a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in India.

While demand for semiconductors is increasing with the acceleration of global digitization, India currently relies on imports for the majority of its semiconductor needs. The Indian government is prioritizing domestic semiconductor production as a critical economic and strategic initiative.

Fujifilm will consider establishing a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in India and procuring raw materials locally, aiming to capture the demand of the rapidly growing semiconductor-related market in India. This will further accelerate the growth of Fujifilm's semiconductor materials business while contributing to the development of a robust semiconductor materials ecosystem in India.

Fujifilm will supply a wide range of semiconductor materials to support Tata Electronics' manufacturing processes. These include:

• Photoresists – Essential for photolithography in chip fabrication.
• CMP slurries & post-CMP cleaners – Used in chemical mechanical planarization to smooth wafer surfaces.
• Thin-film chemicals – Critical for deposition processes in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Polyimides – High-performance materials used in semiconductor packaging.
• High-purity process chemicals – Ensuring precision and reliability in chip production.
• Color filter materials – Specifically for image sensors in semiconductor applicationsm

Fujifilm is also considering setting up a semiconductor materials manufacturing facility in India to localize production and strengthen the supply chain.

This collaboration could be a game-changer for India's semiconductor ecosystem. What aspect of this development interests you most? The supply chain, the tech, or the broader industry impact?

FUJIFILM India Installs Its High-Speed Digital Color Printing Press Revoria PC 1120 at Megha Enterprises, Okhla

The pioneer in providing the best of Graphic communications & Printing technologies, FUJIFILM India paves the way into the heart of the digital printing space of the country’s capital, Okhla region, with the installation of its cutting-edge digital printing press Revoria PC 1120 at Megha Enterprises. Megha is one of the popular digital printing enterprises in the area and now with the Revoria press is offering a broad range of sizes with excellent print quality for fine art, media versatility, while optimizing costs with its innovative ‘toner out’ model.

“The Revoria Press PC1120 is an advanced Toner Digital Press known for its unrivalled expressive power and its boundless spectrum of color possibilities. It features a state-of-the-art 6-color print engine and maintains its fast-printing speed of 120 ppm, even when using all 6 colors,” said Mr. Sri Prasad & Mrs. Anuradha Dayal – Proprietors, Megha Enterprises. They also added “This machine is best suited for all kinds of commercial jobs including books, photo and commercial. It also gives us the best ROI with its combination of machine life, additional colors and a “toner out” model. We can see that the market is growing for CMYK + Color jobs, which enables more value to be offered in the market. Some of our existing vendors are very happy with the quality.”

Accompanied by an impressive output resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi, it produces prints that are exceptionally crisp and intricately defined. This printing solution is devised with strong versatility features that support a wide range of media types and finishes accommodating various paperweights, sizes, and even banner sheets. Noteworthy features include the ability to create metallic effects with Gold and Silver underlay, access to pre-installed metallic colors, high-opacity White toner for printing on colored stocks, and AI-based photo quality optimization. It is equipped with a high-performance print server, allowing it to support a wide variety of paper stocks and providing convenient feeding and finishing options to streamline the printing process.

Mr. Koji Wada, Managing Director, FUJIFILM India, cited the importance of advanced technological integration in digital printing and averred, “FUJIFILM India is always at the forefront of integrating innovation and latest advancements in the digital printing industry. We aim to provide printing machines that translate quality business to our customers and Revoria PC 1120 is equipped with state of art technology to aid that goal for those who want to excel in the digital printing business.”

Mr. Ajay Agarwal , CEO of Insight Print Communications- Distributors for FUJIFILM India Graphic Communications Products, commented “Fujifilm Revoria PC 1120 is the only press that gives a very strong ROI for both the photo segment where the volumes are less and the requirement is very high quality and in the commercial printing segment where the requirement is high volumes at lower cost per print. It is also unique in its 10-color option that opens up a huge opportunity with Media, designs and Applications.”

Mr. Priyatosh Kumar, Head of Division, Graphic Communications Business, FUJIFILM India, Graphic Communications Division, said, “There is no doubt that the way digital printing has revolutionized visual communication over the years, the transformation has been rapid with the intervention of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Revoria PC 1120 is one such game-changer in the industry which is playing a pivotal role in this advancement. The Press has certainly opened new avenues for creativity, handling various materials, and delivering exceptional quality. We are excited about this new install at Megha and wish him success.”

FUJIFILM India Graphic Communications Division is steadfast to bring forth the best global technology, complemented with effective and prompt local assistance through its distributors Insight print Communications to provide superior technology in the constantly evolving world of graphic communications.

About FUJIFILM India:

FUJIFILM India Pvt. Ltd. Established in 2008 is a wholly owned subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo. FUJIFILM India is present in three business segments – Healthcare, Materials, and Imaging. With a vast portfolio of technologically advanced products, the company is involved in the business of Healthcare, Endoscopy Systems, Photo Imaging Solutions, Digital Still Camera, Instant Camera, Optical Devises, Graphic Communication Solutions & Industrial Product. For more information please visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/in/en