On February 2, 2026, Osamu Tsuji, Chairman and CEO of Samco Inc., conducted an official visit to the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, to facilitate strategic discussions regarding future institutional cooperation. As a world-leading research organization, ITRI is instrumental in driving semiconductor innovation and the commercialization of advanced technologies. Samco has consistently advanced semiconductor fabrication processes through global partnerships with esteemed research entities.
The discussion concentrated on emerging technical trajectories, specifically focusing on semiconductor processing, Silicon Photonics, Co-packaged Optics (CPO), and chiplet integration. Both organizations reflected on their collaborative history while exploring opportunities for joint research initiatives and bilateral personnel exchanges to enhance mutual technical capabilities.
Discussion during the visit to ITRI, Taiwan
(From left: Osamu Tsuji, Chairman, Samco Inc.; Pei-Zen Chang, President, ITRI; Jwu-Sheng Hu, Executive Vice President, ITRI)
Chairman Tsuji emphasized the significance of this engagement, noting that ITRI remains a cornerstone of global semiconductor research. He asserted that Samco's specialized equipment and processes are indispensable for the realization of next-generation Silicon Photonics and chiplet architectures. By leveraging reciprocal strengths, Samco aims to foster scientific and industrial progress within the Japan-Taiwan technological corridor.
Moving forward, Samco remains committed to expanding its network with international research partners to pioneer cutting-edge solutions in industrial science.
About Samco Inc.
Samco Inc. (TSE: 6387) stands for Semiconductor And Materials Company, is a leading manufacturer of processing equipment for the semiconductor and related industries Founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1979 by Osamu Tsuji, Samco has nearly five decades of experience and has installed more than 5,000 systems worldwide. Its equipment and thin film technologies are widely adopted in the fabrication of semiconductor devices, including SiC/GaN power and RF devices, GaAs VCSELs, InP Laser Diodes, MEMS, BAW/SAW Filters, advanced packaging, and emerging quantum and photonic devices.
About ITRI
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is a world-leading R&D organization dedicated to innovating a better future. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan's industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. Over the years, ITRI has incubated hundreds of startups and spinoffs, including well-known companies such as UMC and TSMC. Headquartered in Taiwan, ITRI also operates offices in the U.S., Germany, the UK, Japan, and Thailand. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.
Company Contacts:
TSUCHIHASHI, Atsushi
Public Relations
Phone: 81-75-621-7841
E-mail: tsuchihashi@samco.co.jp