Blue Wave Semiconductors
Global leader in developing advanced thin film and nanomaterials deposition systems, tool components,.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
* | $37.5k | Grant | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Founded in 2000 by Dr. R.D. Vispute, Blue Wave Semiconductors, Inc. operates as a specialized manufacturer and supplier of equipment for the semiconductor industry. The company's creation stems directly from the extensive research and expertise of its founder, who serves as both CEO and CTO. Dr. Vispute holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Pune, India, and conducted post-doctoral work at North Carolina State University before joining the University of Maryland, College Park, as a research scientist in 1996. His background, which includes over 90 research papers and 4 patents, has been foundational to the company's direction.
Blue Wave Semiconductors focuses on developing and manufacturing advanced thin film and nanomaterial deposition systems, along with essential tool components. The company serves a client base that includes research universities, federal government entities like the Department of Defense, and industrial partners. Its business model involves both the sale of standardized and custom deposition systems and providing thin film coating and device fabrication services. This dual approach allows the company to cater to R&D needs and to undertake prototype runs for specialized coatings and materials.
The product portfolio is extensive, featuring systems for Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), sputtering, and evaporation. These tools are critical for synthesizing novel materials such as nitrides, graphene, and diamond films. Beyond the primary deposition systems, Blue Wave offers a suite of accessories like substrate heaters and in-situ monitoring tools. The company also provides R&D and coating services for applications in electronic and photonic devices, optical coatings, and sensors. A key achievement was moving to the bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park in 2004, fostering collaboration with the university and supporting student interns.
Keywords: thin film deposition, semiconductor equipment, nanomaterials, chemical vapor deposition, pulsed laser deposition, R&D services, photonic devices, optical coatings, substrate heaters, deposition systems