Group 1: Core Insights - The probe card is a crucial hardware component in the semiconductor manufacturing process, used during the wafer testing phase to detect defects and test functionality, directly impacting chip yield and manufacturing costs [5][6] - The global probe card market is projected to reach $2.656 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.45% from 2025 to 2031 [9] - The MEMS probe card dominates the market, accounting for approximately 74.8% of the total revenue in 2024, with a projected revenue of $1.987 billion [12] Group 2: Market Structure - Probe cards are categorized into MEMS, vertical, and cantilever types, with MEMS cards being the leading product due to their high precision, efficiency, and durability [6] - The market shares for vertical and cantilever probe cards are expected to be 11.61% and 9.64% respectively in 2024, indicating a lower market presence compared to MEMS cards [6] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - According to QYResearch, the top companies in the probe card market for 2024 include FormFactor, Technoprobe S.p.A., and Micronics Japan, with FormFactor leading with a market share of 23.57% [15] - FormFactor's revenue is projected to increase from $497.90 million in 2023 to $625.96 million in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 25.72% [15] Group 4: Regional Insights - The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market for probe cards, accounting for approximately 74% of the global market share, driven by a high concentration of semiconductor manufacturing facilities [16] - China, as the largest semiconductor consumer market, shows strong demand for probe cards but has a low domestic production rate, heavily relying on imports [16][17]