Creatz3D Delivers 600 Sets of Printed Ceramic Lift Pins to Chipmaker in Six Weeks

On October 30, 2026, Nanjixiong learned that Singapore additive manufacturing company Creatz3D had delivered 600 sets of printed alumina lift pins to a leading global semiconductor foundry. The components have qualified for production use in CVD reaction chambers.



Lift pins support and precisely position silicon wafers in CVD, PVD, and ALD chambers. High temperatures, plasma, and vacuum require dimensional stability, wear resistance, and extremely low particle release. The alumina parts measure approximately 6.5 mm in diameter and 40 mm high, with a base approximately 20 mm in diameter and 4 mm high. The complete production cycle, including printing, debinding, sintering, and finishing, takes six weeks, substantially shorter than conventional lead times of several months.

Creatz3D uses top-down SLA ceramic printers from France's 3DCERAM SINTO. The companies have worked together since 2016 to localize ceramic production in Singapore and reduce foundries' dependence on overseas supply chains.

Nanjixiong's Observations
Ceramic additive manufacturing in semiconductor equipment is advancing from prototypes to production-qualified parts. This validated 600-set delivery is a signal, with local production and short lead times as the principal benefits.

Source: 3D Printing Industry.
Original: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/from-months-to-weeks-3d-printed-ceramic-lift-pins-win-over-a-global-chipmaker-255918/

AI-translated from an article by Kuaixiong on Nanjixiong, originally published on 2026-10-31. Text and images retain the original source attribution.
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