Film Metrology in Wafer Inspection

For every type of wafer, key prerequisites include uniform substrate and device layer thickness, along with a minimal defect density. Moreover, the wafer’s electrical resistivity must closely align with specified standards. Certain films necessitate characterization, especially for assessing thickness, electrical resistivity, and surface quality and roughness. Reliable and fast measurement technologies help to prevent yield losses by detecting defects in…

Mastering complexity: Overcoming automation challenges in palletizing processes

The automation of palletizing processes is complex due to the varying porosity, dimensions, and shapes of cartons. These factors affect the stability of stacked goods on pallets. To overcome these challenges, sophisticated automation systems must adapt to these variations, provide secure and stable palletization, and be flexible enough to accommodate different carton sizes without compromising efficiency….

Empowering Tomorrow’s Batteries Today!

Demcon industrial systems is the engineering partner of E-magy for the development of their GEN2 casting machine. This machine will produce their unique nanoporous silicon anode material for lithium-ion batteries. In the casting machine, liquid silicon is poured onto cassettes after which it solidifies and acquires its specific properties. Read more

Flow controllers for lab-grown diamonds with chemical vapor deposition technology (CVD)

Good reliability and reproducibility are the main features for Bronkhorst mass flow controllers and pressure controllers that are used in the manufacturing of synthetic, lab-grown diamonds using chemical vapor deposition. After all, a single batch to grow these shiny gems will take as long as 300 to 600 hours, and during this entire period the process conditions need to be the same to obtain a…

The future of flexo 

Flexo printing leader Nilpeter and B&R have jointly developed a revolutionary vision system that reduces waste, improves quality and minimizes labor. It sets a new standard for maintaining color registration accuracy, even with ultra-flexible materials. The system’s microsecond synchronization between motion and vision ensures consistent print quality, making it unique in the marketplace. Nilpeter’s commitment to…