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- Strategic Collaboration to Support Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing with High-Performance Materials
Sanjay Kotha, Global Business Director, CMP Technologies, Qnity™, DuPont Electronics (left) and SeongHan Kim, EVP, Head of Procurement, SK hynix, participated in the signing ceremony on Oct. 7, 2025, during SEMICON West in Phoenix, Ariz.
Qnity, DuPont’s Electronics business, a premier technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SK hynix, establishing a strategic long-term agreement for the supply of polishing pads for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) in semiconductor fabrication.
The agreement supports SK hynix’s ongoing needs for advanced CMP pads, used for their next-generation semiconductor manufacturing and mass production processes. It reflects the continuation of a longstanding collaboration in enabling CMP materials for SK hynix’s growing memory business.
“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to enabling advancements in the semiconductor and electronics industries through collaboration,” said Sanjay Kotha, Global Business Director, CMP Technologies, Qnity™, DuPont Electronics. “We’re proud to have a key role in supporting SK hynix’s innovation roadmap through our CMP solutions.”
The signing ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 7, was held during SEMICON West in Phoenix, Ariz., and attended by SeongHan Kim, EVP, Head of Procurement, SK hynix; MoonHwan Lee, SVP, Head of Component Procurement & Technology, SK hynix; and Sanjay Kotha, Global Business Director, CMP Technologies, Qnity™, DuPont Electronics.
Qnity is intended to be separated from DuPont on November 1, 2025.* Qnity is a leader in CMP technology, with solutions including leading CMP pad brands like Ikonic™ and IC1000™, CMP slurries, and post-CMP cleans. Qnity recently announced the launch of the Emblem™ CMP pad platform, a next-generation product family designed for the demanding needs of chips for AI and advanced computing, including high-bandwidth memory. Emblem™ pads offer step-out CMP performance and enhanced customization options for emerging CMP process needs.
About Qnity
Qnity, DuPont's Electronics business, is a premier technology solutions provider across the semiconductor value chain, empowering AI, high performance computing, and advanced connectivity. From groundbreaking solutions for semiconductor chip manufacturing, to enabling high-speed transmission within complex electronic systems, our high-performance materials and integration expertise make tomorrow’s technologies possible.
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About DuPont
DuPont is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets, including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare, and worker safety.
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