FormFactor and Keystone Microtech form strategic partnership
FormFactor and Keystone Microtech have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership designed to enhance manufacturing scalability, strengthen regional operational support, and accelerate the delivery of advanced probe card solutions for semiconductor customers worldwide.
As artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), advanced packaging, memory, and high-speed connectivity applications continue to drive new levels of semiconductor complexity, manufacturers require advanced test technologies capable of supporting increasingly demanding device architectures and production requirements. Through this partnership, FormFactor and KSMT will combine complementary capabilities supporting the development and production of next-generation devices. FormFactor will contribute its expertise in probe card technology, design, and semiconductor test solutions, while KSMT will provide design, assembly, test, repair, and distribution capabilities supporting designated products under the partnership.
The collaboration strengthens FormFactor’s presence in Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem, a global center for innovation and manufacturing. It expands FormFactor’s regional footprint, improving support, service capabilities, and responsiveness to customers developing and producing the industry’s most complex semiconductor devices.
Under the terms of the agreement, FormFactor will continue to develop and manufacture its proprietary probe card technologies. Each party will retain ownership of its respective intellectual property, technology, patents, and know-how.
“As semiconductor technologies continue to evolve, the industry’s testing requirements become increasingly demanding,” said Mike Slessor, Chief Executive Officer of FormFactor. Slessor added, “FormFactor has a long history of enabling semiconductor innovation through leadership in advanced probe card and test technologies. This partnership builds on that foundation by extending the operational framework that supports our customers, strengthening our presence in a critical region of the global semiconductor supply chain, and enhancing our ability to provide responsive customer support. We believe the combination of FormFactor’s technology expertise and KSMT’s assembly and test capabilities will help support continued advancement across applications including AI processors and HPC devices.”
“We are excited to further extend our partnership with one of the industry’s leading probe card providers as we work together to further address the growing performance and quality requirements of advanced semiconductor testing,” said Jim Lee, Chairman of Keystone Microtech. “By combining our complementary technologies, expertise, and commitment to innovation, we believe this collaboration will help accelerate the delivery of next-generation solutions for our customers, strengthen our position in key growth markets, and create long-term value for all stakeholders.”
By bringing together probe card technology leadership, manufacturing expertise, and assembly and test capabilities, the collaboration supports the continued advancement of semiconductor technologies serving AI, HPC, and other increasingly demanding applications.
