Recent #Metrology news in the semiconductor industry

12 days ago

➀ PI's L-220 series linear actuators deliver sub-micrometer precision for applications in semiconductor testing, optics, and microscopy, with models available for rapid integration;

➁ Featuring travel ranges up to 77 mm, forces up to 125 N, and 0.1µm resolution, they employ closed-loop DC servo or stepper motors and are suitable for vacuum environments;

➂ Widely used in semiconductor fabs and optical labs, these actuators ensure high repeatability and enable fast project responses in industries like semiconductors, photonics, and medical technology.

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5 months ago

➀ The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) hosts the EURAMET General Assembly in Berlin, emphasizing metrology's role in technological progress;

➁ Discussions focus on AI, quantum technologies, and digital transformation, aiming to strengthen European competitiveness through reliable measurements;

➂ The assembly underscores the need for European solidarity to address global challenges and maintain high standards in the face of geopolitical shifts.

AIMetrology
12 months ago
➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) is a key player in microchip manufacturing with its comprehensive range of services from lab to fab. ➁ The institute focuses on memory technologies, sensors, actuators, and MEMS systems, with a strong emphasis on sustainable microelectronics. ➂ Fraunhofer IPMS collaborates with industry leaders and offers a full-service offering for MEMS, MOEMS, and microdisplay technologies, including pilot production and technology transfer support.
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about 1 year ago
➀ The U.S. Chips Act awards $5 million to 17 small businesses for metrology projects under the SBIR Programme; ➁ The funding aims to establish the merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of the proposed projects; ➂ The recipients include companies focused on high-speed cameras, EUV lithography, cryogenic systems, thermal analysis, and semiconductor fabrication equipment among others.
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