As new product development becomes a large part of the microelectronics landscape, and your customer’s requirements become more challenging, it is imperative to keep up just to survive, never mind thrive. Process control has become an important part of everyday life in the manufacturing of microelectronic devices. The devices being built are more complicated and are much more susceptible to process variations affecting performance and yields.
In the past the industry depended highly on qualified operators who were expected to maintain repeatability and control of processes. As processes have become more complex and staffing levels have decreased, this manufacturing method is simply no longer manageable. Answers must be found to augment the simple manual controls that worked in the past but may be causing problems now.
Digital controls and embedded computers have made process repeatability and precise control possible and attainable for most manufacturing facilities. Key benefits include statistical analysis and process flexibility.
When deciding to upgrade your production line equipment and controls you should plan carefully to avoid unneeded costs and loss of production time. How can you do this?
Ultimately, this process should be a team effort and include your outside partners. When you and your team have realistic schedules, expectations and responsibilities, the goals can be met with little or no disruption to ongoing production and customer delivery needs.
SST International has over 50 years of experience in making production-ready equipment and is willing and able to help our partners improve their existing processes and equipment to meet their current and future manufacturing needs
Contact us for more information on upgrade options for SST International processing equipment.
Download these resources for more information:
Model 3130 Data Sheet | Void-Free Die Soldering | Process Development |
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Bruce Wilson
Director of Sales
SST International