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Suppliers of ZEISS SMT

Successful together

– through a strong partnership

Growing sustainably together, being successful together – through our strong partnership with the suppliers of the ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) segment, we create innovations, enable the success of our customers, and shape technological progress for a connected, digital future.

High-tech for the semiconductor industry is teamwork

As the basis for our collaboration, we have defined supply chain values that we live by in our supplier network. With our supply chain strategy, we design, coordinate, and manage value creation with our suppliers. The foundation for deep and long-term cooperation is the supplier management program SUCCESS.

Highlights from the supplier network

  • >2,500

    suppliers and partners are part of our network. Together, we push the boundaries of what is technologically possible – for smaller, more powerful, and more efficient microchips.

  • ~80%

    of the microchips worldwide are produced using ASML lithography systems with ZEISS optics. The partner network makes a significant contribution to this technological leadership.

  • >30

    years of research and development by several thousand employees, partners, and suppliers for EUV technology.

Cooperation in the SMT supplier network

How SMT suppliers make us strong

High-tech for the semiconductor industry is a team effort of ZEISS SMT together with the international supplier network. Get an insight into the SMT supplier network.

Developing further with the ZEISS Academy SMT

On our learning platform, we provide SMT suppliers with information about the company, technical requirements, and insights into the semiconductor industry.

By sharing relevant information, we continuously support suppliers in their development and promote a deep mutual understanding to further strengthen our partnership and jointly shape the future of the semiconductor industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • With the SUCCESS program (Supply Chain Cooperation Enhances SMT’s Strategy), we design, coordinate, and manage cross-company value creation with SMT suppliers. The program helps to structure the portfolio and identify suppliers that are closely connected with ZEISS SMT, allowing for strategic development of these suppliers.

  • In order for ZEISS to notice you, please fill out the contact form. Your inquiry will then be forwarded to the appropriate contact person at ZEISS. If ZEISS has a need in your area, we will get in touch with you directly.

     

  • On the ZEISS SMT learning platform, we offer our suppliers a wide range of training courses. After a one-time registration, you can take advantage of these benefits:

    • Easy registration for various training courses
    • Overview of available, planned, and completed training courses
    • Certificate upon completion of a training course

    For questions regarding registration, please send an email to academy.smt@zeiss.com.

  • Publicly representing the business relationship with ZEISS SMT and using our name or logo for advertising purposes is only permitted for officially recognized supply chain partners (Managed Suppliers). If you belong to this group, please contact your direct contact person with your specific request before any publication. Only after review and approval of the desired publication may the approved content (texts, images, videos) be published by the Managed Suppliers. All other suppliers are not permitted to do so.

  • Managed Suppliers are suppliers that have a very close relationship with ZEISS SMT and are of high relevance according to the supplier management program SUCCESS.

  • Additional helpful information and documents can be found on the ZEISS Purchasing and Supplier Portal