Nikkei reports Tokyo Electron aims to halve equipment startup time after delivery, starting with new models; CEO Kawai said the company will deploy robotics in production to shorten lead times. He said monthly order volumes are rising and that almost all major customers plan new fabs within the next two years. Tokyo Electron's Tokyo-listed shares showed buying interest today.

2026-07-09

Nikkei reports Tokyo Electron aims to halve equipment startup time after delivery, starting with new models; CEO Kawai said the company will deploy robotics in production to shorten lead times. He said monthly order volumes are rising and that almost all major customers plan new fabs within the next two years. Tokyo Electron's Tokyo-listed shares showed buying interest today.