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Ultrashort pulse lasers are meeting the changing demands of drilling and cutting applications in microelectronics
The electronics industry is characterised by a relentless drive to deliver increased miniaturisation and higher functionality. Read more
How to design a faster, smarter 3D sensor for small parts inspection
In industries such as battery, consumer electronics (CE) and solar, the race for faster scanning, measurement and control is critical to delivering 100 percent inspection of small parts moving at production speed. Read more
Challenges in the laser microwelding of thin metallic materials
In today’s modern industry, there is a growing demand for the efficient mechanical and/or electrical microjoining of thin metallic materials. Read more
Electrons are able to deliver exceptional plasma etching of nanoscale semiconductor devices
In semiconductor fabrication, the traditional approach to dry etching is utilising radiofrequency (RF) plasma to bombard the surface of the wafer with positive ions to remove material between masking layers. Read more