
Core Points - The opening of the Zhongwei Chengdu project marks the full launch of Zhongwei Semiconductor Equipment's strategic layout in Southwest China, injecting strong momentum into the integrated circuit industry development in Chengdu High-tech Zone [1][3] - The total investment for the project is approximately 3.05 billion yuan, covering an area of 50 acres with a total construction area of about 70,000 square meters, including a research center, manufacturing base, office space, and supporting facilities, scheduled to be completed and put into operation by 2027 [3] - The project will leverage Zhongwei's technological advantages in semiconductor equipment, focusing on the research and production of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment for high-end logic and memory chips, enhancing the company's capabilities in high-end semiconductor equipment [5][10] Company Overview - Zhongwei Semiconductor Equipment Co., Ltd. was established in 2004 and is a high-end semiconductor equipment company based in China, engaged in the research, production, and sales of key equipment such as plasma etching and thin film deposition equipment for integrated circuits, LED chips, and MEMS [7][8] - The Chengdu project is a critical step for Zhongwei to expand its production capacity and provide more efficient and stable supply chain support for global customers [10] Industry Context - Semiconductor equipment is a core support for the semiconductor industry, crucial for national supply chain security and the economy, making it a strategic and foundational industry [7] - Chengdu High-tech Zone has accelerated the development of the integrated circuit industry through various measures, including policy support and attracting both international giants and local enterprises, forming a complete industrial chain [12][14] - In the first half of this year, the electronic information industry in Chengdu High-tech Zone saw 246 industrial enterprises with a total output value of 156.3 billion yuan, and the integrated circuit sector achieved an output value of 16.8 billion yuan [14]