At IES, we’re proud to share success stories from our partners, including Innovent Technologies, whose work is driving real advancements in the nanotechnology industry. This case study highlights how Innovent transformed a groundbreaking ALD process into a scalable, reliable, and manufacturable solution.
The company they partnered with was looking for a strategic ally to validate their ALD process and turn a proof-of-concept laboratory tool into a repeatable and commercially viable electrochemical system. Based in Boston and working in the semiconductor space, they needed not only technical expertise but also a partner who could deliver on efficiency, cost control, and reliability in a high-stakes environment.
Challenges
The project posed several manufacturing challenges. A stringent timeline
The next inflection in semiconductor technology requires ultra-fast, synchronized impedance matching for the rapid pulsing, frequent transitions, and longer recipes of next-gen processes. The NavX™ RF matching network redefines tuning speed, sophistication, and RF generator synchronization for exacting plasma control across the most complex pulsing profiles. Its groundbreaking Advanced Selectable Tuning controls allow accelerated processing for impedance matching to your chosen number of process pulse states.
Vacuum applications tend to be extremely high spec, with certain aspects being beyond compromise. Pumps and vessels must be of high integrity, with the ability to achieve the appropriate level of vacuum without leaks. In this article, we outline some of the key ways of measuring gas leak detection.
Why is Gas Leak Detection Important
Gas leak detection in pressurized and vacuum systems is a fundamental step in the manufacturing process. Maintaining and quantifying the leak tightness of vessels during service, is rarely prioritized which can have serious consequences.
Measurement of leaks is known as the leak rate, a number which is dependent on many factors from the pressure differential to the size of the holes. This rate refers to the amount of the leak that enters or leaves the enclosure per unit of time.
Gas leak detection is an important part of producing high quality products and ensuring quality control. There
Bruker Experiences Growth in Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Market Fueled by AI Demands
BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced the shipment and installation of the 15th InSight WLI 3D optical metrology system to a leading semiconductor manufacturer. The installation is part of a larger order from this semiconductor manufacturer for 27 Bruker optical metrology systems in 2025. This reflects the growing demand for high-performance metrology that can support advanced packaging requirements in the latest generation AI high-performance chip manufacturing processes.
Bruker InSight WLI 3D optical metrology systems measure key manufacturing process steps that enable the production of advanced AI chips.
Unattended Precision: Hiden’s AutoSIMS Revolutionizes Surface Analysis with 24/7 Automation
Hiden Analytical has developed a fully self-contained automatic surface analysis system in the AutoSIMS, an innovative secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) that can perform routine and repetitive analysis with unattended operation. With a fully-automated X-Y stage and expanded holder, the AutoSIMS by Hiden can run hundreds of processes a day during uninterrupted 24/7 operation.
Overview
Hiden Analytical specializes in SIMS instruments for nanoscale depth profiling and quantitative surface analysis of
MFC Pressure Specifications: Why are there so many?
Thermal Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs) control the mass flow (or more specifically molecular flow) of gases. If we are measuring flow rates, why are there so may pressure specifications? This blog will explain the various pressure specifications associated with MFCs.
Cooling Responsibly: Reducing Plastic Pollution with ATC
IES Technical Sales, partnered with Applied Thermal Control, is proud to join the global movement to beat plastic pollution. As a manufacturer of specialist recirculating chillers and process cooling systems, ATC is always looking for opportunities to reduce their environmental impact, not just thought product innovation, but through the materials and practices that theyuse every day.
Electrification and Decarbonization: Optimizing Process Heating Systems
Don’t let the initial setup of electric process heaters deter your move to electrification. With cutting-edge advancements from Watlow, transitioning from traditional gas-fired systems to electric heating solutions is not only feasible—it’s beneficial. Explore the components and benefits of electric process heating and discover how your facility can achieve decarbonization goals while improving performance with electric air heaters, circulation heaters, and band heaters.
The Importance of Electrification and Decarbonization
Industries across the globe are focusing on two core initiatives: decarbonization and electrification. With climate change driving regulatory and societal pressure, companies must evolve their thermal processes to remain competitive and responsible.
Why Decarbonize?
According to the We Mean Business Coalition, more than 700 global companies have committed to lowering
IES Technical Sales Joins with Adenso Industrial Services in New Partnership
IES Technical Sales is happy to announce that we have entered into an agreement with Adenso Industrial Services GmbH Moritzburg/Dresden, Germany to represent their modular robotics solutions for high vacuum applications in the North American market.
“We are thrilled to add Adenso to our list of technology partners,” said Doug Wright, President at IES Technical Sales. “The Adenso wafer transfer modules expand our list of critical subcomponents supporting the ever-growing semiconductor and vacuum processing markets.”
The DLS Series: Three Instruments for Fusion Research
Fusion energy is one of the most ambitious scientific frontiers, with the potential to provide an abundant, sustainable, safe, and environmentally considerate energy source. Unlike nuclear fission, fusion produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions and radioactive waste. However, achieving sustained fusion requires strict control over fuel source purity and stability, making quantitative high resolution mass separation of isotopes an essential analysis capability. Experimental reactors, like tokamaks, stellarators, and inertial confinement fusion (ICF) systems, operate under extreme conditions, where even trace impurities in hydrogen fuel can impact performance.
