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# VECO — Veeco Instruments
Sector: Semiconductor Equipment / MOCVD Reactors
Exchange: NASDAQ
Status: NOT in rerate universe — watch list
Thesis fit: Potential CP4 Layer 2.5 — secondary MOCVD equipment player (behind Aixtron)
Mention Log
| Date | Source | Tier | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | Yiannis "Photonics Boom" guide (March 3, 2026) | T3 | Appears in supply chain diagram at MOCVD equipment layer alongside Aixtron. No specific claims made about market share. Full source: sources/photonics-boom-simple-guide-mar2026.md |
Thesis Sketch
Secondary MOCVD equipment maker — same product category as Aixtron (machines that grow III-V semiconductor layers for lasers). If the photonics buildout requires significant MOCVD capacity expansion and Aixtron has constrained supply/export restrictions (China), Veeco could benefit as a Western alternative. US-listed, potentially cleaner from export control standpoint.
Key Unknowns
- Actual MOCVD market share vs Aixtron (Aixtron claimed ~90% in T3 source — implies Veeco is small)
- Revenue mix: photonics III-V vs other MOCVD applications
- Current order book and backlog
Flags
- ⚠️ T3 only — minimal detail in source, diagram mention only
- Monitor in conjunction with AIXA — if Aixtron faces China revenue headwinds, Veeco is the read-through
- Lower priority than AIXA until T2 source establishes market share picture