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Title: Ensuring Perfection in Semiconductor Manufacturing: IPS, T60 Consulting, and Zeiss Deliver Advanced Mirror Testing Software    

 

Client: Zeiss Semiconductor, in partnership with T60 Consulting    

 

Overview: 

Zeiss Semiconductor, a global leader in optics and metrology, required sophisticated software to automate the testing of precision mirrors used in the manufacture of advanced computer chips. These mirrors demand exceptional flatness, precise shape, and uniform coating to meet the stringent requirements of semiconductor fabrication. To achieve this goal, Zeiss partnered with T60 Consulting, experts in connecting cutting-edge technology solutions with industry needs. T60 brought in IPS, a provider of specialized engineering and software development services, to develop the software solution.    

 

Challenge: 

The challenge was to develop software capable of controlling highly advanced automated testing machines that could assess the mirrors with extreme accuracy and efficiency.    

 

Solution: 

IPS developed a comprehensive software solution that integrates various testing processes, including: 

  • Interferometry: Measuring minute surface variations using the interaction of light waves.    

  • Surface Metrology: Scanning the mirror surface with nanometer-level precision to create a detailed map.    

  • High-Precision Positioning Systems: Controlling the movement of testing equipment with exceptional accuracy.    

  • Environmental Control: Maintaining stable temperature and air purity to ensure measurement integrity.    

Outcome: 

The software solution delivered by IPS ensures that each mirror meets the demanding quality standards of semiconductor manufacturing. The automated system streamlines the testing process, enabling faster production and facilitating innovation in computer chip technology.   

  

Key Benefits for Zeiss and T60 Consulting: 

  • Enhanced quality control through precise and automated testing.    

  • Increased production efficiency and reduced testing time.    

  • Support for the development of smaller, more powerful computer chips. 

    

Ongoing Support: 

IPS continues to provide ongoing support and development for the software, ensuring its long-term effectiveness and adaptability to evolving industry needs. This commitment to support underscores IPS's dedication to client success and its position as a trusted technology partner. 

This case study effectively showcases IPS's expertise in software development and automation, highlighting your ability to partner with industry leaders like Zeiss and T60 Consulting to deliver cutting-edge solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.