A manufacturing apparatus includes a first supporting section to support a first tape section. The first tape section has a first surface facing away from the first supporting section. For example, a semiconductor chip can be disposed on the first surface. A second supporting section of the apparatus supports a second tape section in a facing arrangement with the first tape section. The second tape section has a second surface facing away from the second supporting section. For example, a semiconductor chip can be transferred from the first surface to the second surface in a manufacturing process. A ring element is between the first and second tape sections and surrounds a space between the first and second tape sections. The ring element has a port allowing fluid communication between the space and an outlet port.