Rotterdam’s Nearfield Instruments establishes US subsidiary: Know more

Rotterdam-based Nearfield Instruments, a provider of advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, has established its US subsidiary, Nearfield Instruments USA Inc.

The expansion aims to enhance the company’s presence in North America, improve customer support, and drive the adoption of its metrology technologies in the region.

Nearfield Instruments’ US subsidiary follows the company’s multiple system orders received from a US customer. This expansion supports the company’s growth and reflects increasing market demand for its metrology solutions.

Jeroen Verbiest, VP of Sales & Marketing of Nearfield Instruments, says, “We’re excited to share that our flagship product QUADRA has been selected by our US customer as part of the development of its newest production technology. What a great way to launch Nearfield’s business in the US.”

Nearfield Instruments’s QUADRA metrology system has been chosen for the customer’s latest production technology. This expansion underscores increasing market demand and Nearfield’s growth in North America.

Expansion in the US

Nearfield Instruments USA Inc. provides high-precision, non-destructive metrology and inspection solutions for semiconductor manufacturers. 

Its technology supports process control at the nanoscale, helping optimise manufacturing efficiency and yield as demand for high-performance semiconductor devices increases.

Hamed Sadeghian, CEO of Nearfield Instruments, says, “With the expansion of our operations in North America, we are reaffirming our commitment to supporting our worldwide customers with state-of-the-art process control solutions.”

“The semiconductor industry is evolving rapidly, and our technology enables our customers to push the boundaries of what’s possible with next-generation chip production. We are pleased to have now a commercial and operational presence on all semiconductor-relevant continents.”

Nearfield Instruments USA Inc. plans to open multiple office and technical locations throughout the year to enhance customer support, innovation, and supply operations. The expansion aims to strengthen partnerships with semiconductor companies and industry stakeholders.

Brief about Nearfield Instruments

Nearfield Instruments specialises in semiconductor metrology equipment providing advanced solutions for precise process control in semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from TNO by Roland van Vliet and Hamed Sadeghian, the company addresses the challenges of the nanoelectronics industry.

As electronics evolve with increasing miniaturization and complex 3D chip designs, Nearfield Instruments develops economically viable metrology technologies to ensure accuracy and efficiency in semiconductor production. 

The company’s solutions support the advancement of modern technologies such as cloud computing, mobile communication, and big data by enabling the continued development of next-generation chips.

In July 2024, Nearfield Instruments raised €135M in a Series C funding round, following a previous €27M investment, strengthening its growth and innovation in semiconductor metrology.