Selected companies from the Liberec Region involved in the semiconductor ecosystem

The information below is based on materials provided directly by the individual companies as part of a joint initiative of the Liberec Region and ARR to support the region’s visibility in the semiconductor industry. We actively cooperate with these companies to connect them with research, education, and international partners.

CRYTUR, spol. s r.o.

Integrated optoelectronic solutions and precision optical materials

CRYTUR, spol. s r.o. is a leading provider of integrated optoelectronic solutions with more than 80 years of tradition and hundreds of highly qualified employees. The company:

• is a global leader in detectors for electron microscopy,

• is one of the largest European manufacturers of laser rods,

• manufactures precision mechanics with tolerances down to single micrometers,

• has its own cleanrooms (ISO 5–7), thin-film coating capabilities (PVD, sputtering), and top-tier quality control.

CRYTUR combines an R&D team with PhD experts, in-house production of optical materials (garnets, perovskites, silicates, technical sapphire), and a complete technological chain under one roof. Thanks to this, it can deliver complex optoelectronic assemblies for the most demanding applications in the semiconductor industry, especially in the areas of:

• detection and measurement (electron microscopy, X-ray imaging),

• laser applications,

• precision mechanics and optical components.

asphericon s.r.o.

Precision aspheric optics and systems for chip manufacturing

Asphericon s.r.o. is a technology leader in the development and production of precision optics and optical systems. The company designs and manufactures:

• custom optical systems tailored to customer needs,

• precision lenses in a wide range of geometries, materials, wavelengths, and focal lengths.

Thanks to its proprietary manufacturing systems, proprietary control software, and advanced metrology, asphericon can offer:

• high precision and parameter stability,

• flexibility in design,

• cost-effective solutions from prototypes to serial production.

In the semiconductor industry, asphericon is a trusted partner for the development, design, and manufacture of optical elements and systems used directly in chip production, especially for:

• lithography and illumination optics,

• inspection and metrology systems,

• optical components for laser mask writers in the deep-UV range (190–290 nm).

The company supplies advanced optical systems and components to customers worldwide.

UCT Fluid Delivery Solutions s.r.o.

Fluid and gas delivery subsystems for semiconductor production lines

UCT Fluid Delivery Solutions s.r.o. is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Liberec and part of the global UCT group. It specializes in:

• the design, assembly, and testing of highly precise fluid and gas subsystems for the semiconductor industry,

• the production of complex modules and subassemblies for process technologies, vacuum systems, and gas systems.

Key competencies:

• cleanroom manufacturing with stringent requirements for quality, cleanliness, and traceability,

• industrial engineering and process optimization,

• the ability to scale production to high volumes,

• long-term experience with global OEM manufacturers of chip-making equipment.

UCT FDS has many years of experience supplying subsystems to the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturers and participates in both serial production and the ramp-up of new product lines.

Hokami CZ s.r.o.

Electronics Manufacturing and System Integration for the Semiconductor Industry

Hokami CZ s.r.o. has been providing comprehensive Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) since 1997. The company specializes in the manufacturing of electronic assemblies and complete devices, from prototypes and new product introduction through to high-volume serial production.

For customers in the semiconductor and advanced electronics industries, Hokami offers in particular:

• SMT and THT printed circuit board assembly,

• cable assembly and wire harness manufacturing,

• box-build assembly and system integration,

• comprehensive testing and final product assembly,

• support with industrialization and new product introduction (NPI),

• strategic material sourcing and supply chain management.

Key competencies:

• modern, highly automated SMT and THT production lines,

• selective and wave soldering technologies,

• advanced quality control using AOI, X-ray inspection, ICT and functional testing,

• production capabilities ranging from prototypes to stable high-volume manufacturing,

• high flexibility, strong technical know-how and extensive experience in electronics manufacturing,

• the ability to manage the entire manufacturing process, from technical consultation to delivery of the finished product.

Hokami has nearly 30 years of experience with international manufacturing projects, with approximately 85% of its production exported. The company’s electronic assemblies are used in a wide range of applications, including industrial automation, medical technology, energy, railway transportation, automotive, aerospace and space applications.

HARDWARIO a.s.

Industrial IoT platforms, smart edge devices, and custom electronics design

HARDWARIO a.s. is an innovative technology company based in Liberec that designs and manufactures advanced Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices. The company provides a complete hardware ecosystem for system integrators, bridging the gap between physical environments and digital platforms.

For customers across various industries, HARDWARIO offers in particular:

• Modular IoT platforms such as CHESTER and TOWER are tailored for industrial, environmental, and smart city applications

• Custom electronics development with a focus on ultra-low power consumption

• Edge devices communicating seamlessly via LPWAN technologies (NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRaWAN)

Key competencies:

• In-house hardware engineering, rapid prototyping, and firmware development (based on Zephyr RTOS)

• Integration of precision sensors, microcontrollers, and wireless communication modules

• Highly reliable electronics manufacturing in Europe with rigorous testing

• Stable supply chain with components sourced exclusively through authorized distributors

HARDWARIO enables partners in manufacturing, agriculture, utilities, hospitals, and logistics to deploy robust wireless systems rapidly, maintaining full control over their applications, data, and technical roadmaps.

We will continue to add other companies and institutions from the Liberec Region suitable for the semiconductor ecosystem to this page on an ongoing basis, in direct cooperation with them. If you would like to connect with the responsible representative of any of these companies, please contact us at a.soltan@arr-nisa.cz