This article emphasizes the need for efficient wafer inspection in semiconductor manufacturing to maximize throughput and minimize defects. It highlights that modern methods must combine speed with sensitive defect detection, with advanced machine vision technology being crucial for identifying macro defects early in the production process to avoid costly issues in finished components.
The trends in machine vision indicate a growing need for systems that can manage increased variability, function autonomously, and operate in sectors that have traditionally depended on manual inspection.
3D measurement technology has advanced rapidly, especially in digitization and automation. New scanning equipment and powerful evaluation tools enable quick and accurate handling of complex measurement tasks. Measurement accessories like sublimating scanning sprays and reference points are crucial for achieving efficient and reproducible results.
Ben Linke is the vice president of Industrial Products and CEO of Waygate Technologies at Baker Hughes. He recently wrote an article for Quality about Kaizen.
If you run any manufacturing operation, you already know your most significant expense is your people. And we have all heard that people are also our greatest asset. So why do almost all of us put so little effort into setting them up for success? Here are the top three reasons to stop putting off standard work until tomorrow.
This article discusses the relationship between manufacturing, quality, and metrology in modern industry. Manufacturing creates value, quality ensures it meets requirements, and metrology provides evidence of compliance. It highlights the challenges organizations face in the 21st century.
Jennifer Gray is the senior manager of global supplier quality at Spirit AeroSystems and is very involved with the International Aerospace Quality Group or IAQG. She will also be speaking at the ASSEMBLY Show this month.
Basler AG has acquired a 76% stake in its Indian distribution partner Alpha TechSys Automation, with whom the company has been working successfully for many years.
Optical Gaging Products (OGP®), a division of Quality Vision International Inc (QVI®), celebrates its milestone 80-year anniversary as a manufacturer of optical and precision multisensor metrology systems for industrial quality control.