What is PlanarPad CMP polishing pad?

PlanarPad is PlanarX's non-porous CMP polishing pad for semiconductor wafer planarization. It uses proprietary pore-less polyurethane technology for stable removal rate, 1.4x longer life, and lower defects.

What is PlanarDisk CMP pad conditioner?

PlanarDisk is PlanarX's CVD diamond film CMP pad conditioner. Metal-free design for sub-28nm processes, extended lifespan, stable performance, reduced pad roughness.

Who makes PlanarPad and PlanarDisk?

PlanarPad polishing pads and PlanarDisk pad conditioners are manufactured by PlanarX (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese manufacturer of CMP consumables for the semiconductor industry.

What is the advantage of non-porous CMP pad?

Non-porous CMP pads like PlanarPad eliminate issues from pore size variation during pad wear. Benefits include 30% higher density, 1.4x longer life, consistent removal rate, and improved dishing/erosion performance.

SK hynix Lists on Nasdaq, AI-Driven Memory Chip Demand Surges

Name: PlanarPad™ CMP Polishing Pad
Brand: PlanarX

Date：2026-07-13Source：AP News / ReutersAuthor：PlanarXView： 40次

SK hynix Nasdaq

South Korean semiconductor giant SK hynix officially listed on the Nasdaq on July 10, 2026, marking a major step in the memory chipmaker's global expansion strategy.

CEO Kwak Noh-jung said at the listing ceremony that AI-driven demand for HBM (high-bandwidth memory) and DDR5 is surging. He warned that 2027 could see the most severe memory supply shortage on record, with demand outpacing supply through 2030 and beyond.

SK hynix also announced a KRW 100 trillion (about RMB 520 billion) investment in Cheongju, South Korea, including KRW 80 trillion for a new M17 NAND wafer fab and KRW 20 trillion for P&T7 advanced packaging facilities.

Analysts said the Nasdaq listing will improve SK hynix's global visibility and financing capacity, strengthening its position in high-end memory products such as HBM as AI adoption continues to grow.

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