Laser heaters show promise to impact sustainability in numerous ways, ranging from increased tool efficiency, shorter process cycle time, and lower maintenance and consumables burdens associated with thermal processing, all of which lighten the impact of a process on fab infrastructure.
Editor’s Picks
Precision, Automation, and Beyond: The Role of Advanced Sensors in the Evolution of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Semiconductor fabs are shifting to automated production and sensors are at the core of the transformation, ensuring absolute process control and product quality in today’s challenging landscape.
How Semiconductor Innovations are Transforming Autonomous Vehicles
With advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) becoming more sophisticated and artificial intelligence (AI) pushing the boundaries of vehicle autonomy, semiconductors in the automotive industry are witnessing a revolution.
Multiple Vectors Tackle Memory Bandwidth
Hybrid bonding and new memories are enabling bandwidth gains.
IEDM Researchers Tout Energy Efficiency
The industry has “an insatiable appetite” for high performance.
Bringing AI to Optical Inspection: Using Deep Learning to Solve High-Value Problems in Advanced Node Manufacturing
Novel Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence detection and filtering algorithms are rapidly adopted by advanced node manufacturers to address the ever-increasing challenge of separating yield-killing and nuisance defects.
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Wet Chemicals on Track for Steady Growth
TECHCET is anticipating growth of ~3% for Wet Chemicals and Specialty Cleans used in semiconductor manufacturing in 2025.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 17.9% Year-to-Year in January
Sales hit highest-ever total for month of January; worldwide chip sales decrease 1.7% month-to-month.
Silicon Wafers Market on Track for Growth
TECHCET forecasts a steady improvement for the silicon wafers market, projecting an annual growth of ~7% in 2025, with stronger gains in 2026.
