Key role in semiconductor equipment: Precision ceramic components occupy an important position in semiconductor equipment, especially in key manufacturing links such as lithography machines and etching equipment. The performance of precision ceramic components directly affects the reliability and stability of the equipment2.

Main ceramic materials and their applications: Silicon carbide ceramics, silicon nitride ceramics and alumina ceramics are commonly used ceramic materials in semiconductor equipment. They have excellent physical and chemical properties, such as high hardness, high thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion coefficient, etc.2.

Global and Chinese precision ceramic industry market overview

Global market size: The global precision ceramic market size is about 22.8 billion yuan in 2023, and it is expected that the market size will be close to 31.8 billion yuan by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% in the next six years3.

China's market position: China is one of the largest precision ceramic markets in the world, accounting for about 38% of the market share, and the market size continues to grow3.

Future development trend of the precision ceramic industry

R&D of high-performance materials: With the continuous improvement of material performance requirements in high-end fields such as aerospace, electronic information, etc., the precision ceramic products industry will pay more attention to the research and development of high-performance materials4.

Multifunctional material development: Future precision ceramic products will not only be limited to a single performance, but will develop in the direction of multifunctionality4.

Application of nano-ceramic technology: The development of nanotechnology has brought revolutionary changes to the precision ceramic products industry. Nano-ceramic materials have higher strength and hardness, better wear resistance and corrosion resistance4.

Innovative application of 3D printing technology: The development of 3D printing technology provides new methods and means for the manufacture of precision ceramic products, realizing the free design and manufacture of ceramic materials4.

In summary, the precision ceramic industry is in a stage of rapid development. In the next few years, high-performance material research and development, multifunctional material development, nano-ceramic technology application and innovative application of 3D printing technology will be the key factors to promote the development of the industry.