Hanmi Semiconductor, a key player in the semiconductor industry, has announced ambitious plans to expand its production capabilities with a significant investment in a new factory. The company will invest 30 billion KRW (about 21.63 million USD) to acquire a substantial factory site in Incheon's Juwang National Industrial Park, which will be located next to its existing third factory. Construction of the new facility is scheduled to start at the beginning of next year and is expected to be completed by the end of the same year.

This strategic move is in response to the growing demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) driven by the rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence semiconductor market. TC bonding machines, which Hanmi Semiconductor specializes in, are essential equipment for HBM bonding. Currently, Hanmi operates six factories dedicated to the production of TC bonding machines, with a planned annual capacity of 264 units for this year, averaging 22 units per month.

With the integration of the new factory, Hanmi Semiconductor is targeting an annual production capacity of 420 TC bonding machines by 2025, which translates to an output of 35 units per month. This expansion will solidify Hanmi's position as the largest global supplier of TC bonding machines, catering to the escalating needs of the AI semiconductor market.

The company has set an ambitious sales target of 20 trillion KRW (approximately 14.4 billion USD) by 2026, reflecting its confidence in the market's trajectory and its commitment to meeting the industry's demands. Hanmi Semiconductor's proactive approach to infrastructure and capacity expansion is a testament to its dedication to innovation and leadership in the semiconductor industry.