Shenyang StarLight Advanced Ceramics Co., Ltd. Shines at 2025 Third-Gen Semiconductor Crystal Growth Seminar

Shenyang StarLight Advanced Ceramics Co., Ltd., a pioneer with over three decades of expertise in silicon carbide material innovation, recently participated in the 2025 Second & Third Generation Semiconductor Crystal Growth Technology Seminar held in Chengdu. The event, gathering global industry leaders and academic luminaries, served as a pivotal platform for knowledge exchange and technological collaboration.

Three Decades of Silicon Carbide Leadership

Since its establishment in 1995, StarLight has dedicated itself to advancing silicon carbide-based solutions, from high-purity ceramic components to cutting-edge crystal growth systems. At the seminar, Dr. Zhou, StarLight's Chief Technology Officer, emphasized: "Our 30-year journey in silicon carbide refinement has positioned us to address critical challenges in wafer defect control and large-diameter crystal growth—key bottlenecks for next-gen power devices."

Showcasing Breakthroughs

The company unveiled its latest achievements in two domains:

1. Ultra-Low-Defect 8-inch silicon carbide Substrates: Achieving <0.5 cm⁻² micropipe density through proprietary thermal field designs.

2. AI-Driven Crystal Monitoring: A real-time defect detection system developed with Tsinghua University, reducing production scrap rates by 37%.

3. These innovations sparked extensive discussions with researchers from MIT's Microsystems Laboratory and Nagoya University's Advanced Ceramics Center.

Collaborative Vision for Industry 4.0

During roundtable sessions, StarLight engineers proposed establishing an open-access database for crystal growth parameters—a concept endorsed by Prof. Zhang (Electronic Science and Technology University) and Dr. Hiroshi Yamamoto (Sumitomo Electric). The initiative aims to accelerate R&D cycles through shared industrial data.

Future Roadmap

Looking ahead, StarLight announced plans to:

1. Invest $50M in expanding its silicon carbide R&D campus (Shenyang) by Q1 2026

2. Launch joint development programs with 5 semiconductor equipment manufacturers

3. Host the 2026 Global SiC Industrial Chain Summit

CEO Wang concluded: "This seminar reaffirms our commitment to bridging academic research and industrial applications. As silicon carbide adoption surges in NEV and renewable energy sectors, we're poised to drive technological democratization."

The four-day event concluded with StarLight receiving the Semiconductor Synergy Excellence Award for its contributions to industry-academia collaboration.