ZJHTC(SH:600895) 券商中国·2025-12-25 09:25Core Viewpoint - The domestic lithography machine industry is experiencing significant advancements, highlighted by Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment (SMEE) winning a bid for a step-and-scan lithography machine, which is expected to accelerate the localization of critical semiconductor materials and equipment [1][5][11]. Group 1: Company Developments - Shanghai Micro Electronics has been awarded a contract for one step-and-scan lithography machine with a transaction amount of approximately 109.99 million yuan [5][9]. - The company is the only domestic entity capable of developing and manufacturing advanced front-end lithography machines, achieving performance metrics such as a resolution of ≤110nm and overlay accuracy of ≤15nm [11][12]. - The latest model from Shanghai Micro Electronics, the SSX600 series, meets the lithography process requirements for critical layers in IC manufacturing at 90nm, 110nm, and 280nm [12]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The lithography machine market has been historically dominated by international players like ASML, Nikon, and Canon, but domestic production is gaining momentum [11]. - The breakthrough in lithography technology is expected to drive upgrades in upstream materials and precision machinery, facilitating the localization of "bottleneck" materials such as photoresists and optical components [3][11]. - The semiconductor equipment sector is crucial for the semiconductor industry chain, with significant growth opportunities anticipated due to domestic storage manufacturers expanding production and the shift towards 3D storage technologies [12].