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06/04/2019
For even more quality in the production process
Automation, flexibility and visualization of surface measurements Surface measurement techniques are becoming increasingly important in more and more...
05/14/2019
Garbage bags, carrier bags and freezer bags - producing high-performance films with high quality and cost-effectiveness
Packaging films made of plastic in particular are very popular in all areas of life, powerful and hard-wearing. Whether baked goods packaging,...
05/07/2019
Fully automated optical surface measurement opens up potential for your production
Inspection of incoming material, monitoring of individual production steps or quality assurance of finished products – optical surface measurement...
04/30/2019
High tensile steel surfaces with spark erosion
The strength of the material is the decisive criterion for many applications in engine or tool construction. However, the harder the material, the...
04/16/2019
The smallest stumbling blocks in drive technology, identified with surface metrology
Even in a large ship's diesel engine, a few micrometers are often decisive for optimum performance and efficiency, as in almost every engine today....
04/09/2019
We can do it: Determine parameters with hybrid metrology that cannot be measured directly!
Components and measuring tasks in 3D surface metrology are becoming more and more complex. Certain measurement tasks can no longer be solved by a...
04/04/2019
Successful title defense: FRT wins 11th IVAM Marketing Prize
FRT GmbH from Bergisch Gladbach has once again won the IVAM Marketing Prize. The company has been awarded the 11th IVAM Marketing Prize in Dortmund...
04/02/2019
Optical versus tactile - Comparison of measurement methods
Which method is the better one? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Which requirements can be fulfilled with the individual methods? Both...
03/26/2019
Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser - VCSEL technology takes off
VCSEL is one of the future technologies and stands for "Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser". The laser products are particularly interesting for...
03/19/2019
Fully automated measurement up to 220 wafer per hour
Material Handling Unit with dual arm vacuum grabber increases throughput, precision and quality Industrial applications require high throughput...
03/12/2019
How to define wafer and MEMS quality in manufacturing process
Microelectronic components and semiconductors are manufactured on round thin discs, so called wafers. Wafers usually consist of silicon, sapphire or...
03/05/2019
Authentic haptics for modern imitation leather cover in cars
The haptic in cars is also important for you. It is not only the appearance of the matt black imitation leather cover that influences your feeling,...
02/26/2019
Not in ideal shape? Quickly determine lens shapes and lens coatings
Even curved surfaces can be measured very precisely without contact. Today's measuring technology makes it possible to record polished, grinded,...
02/19/2019
3D surface measurement with sub-micrometer vertical resolution
Area sensor for confocal microscopy The confocal measuring principle used in CFM is a well-established non-contact measuring method for very fast and...
02/12/2019
Sharp cutting edge - The resistance of the cutting edge and its service life are decisive
The performance of modern cutting tools has increased enormously in the last years. In order to meet the resulting tool requirements, the cutting edge...
02/05/2019
In the best of health thanks to artificial hips, dental implants or blood sugar strips
Small and fine - this is how minimally invasive medical technology could be described in general terms. The requirements placed on the surface...
01/29/2019
More Moore - highly complex microchips are ubiquitous
Microsystems technology has now become the omnipresent cross-sectional technology and growth continues. It is present in all sectors: whether in...
01/22/2019
Sawing, grinding and polishing - Tolerances and standards in wafer processing
Wafers are the substrate for the production of integrated circuits, light-emitting diodes, micromechanical components and solar cells. The...
01/15/2019
Bye bye bluff packaging - Counterfeit protection protects brands and consumers
Packaging that cannot be counterfeited is a proven means of product and brandprotection. The surfaces are provided with special features, such as...
01/08/2019
Ultra-thin transparent layers prevent scratches and minimize reflection
You all know such scratch-resistant coatings, whether on plastic surfaces or lenses. In addition to functional coatings, finishing layers are also...
12/18/2018
Determine high-precision flatness on large samples
Functional structures and the components on which they are applied are subject to increasingly lower manufacturing tolerances. In addition, the...
12/11/2018
Fast, non-contact surface metrology in the manufacturing of large-area electronics
Large-area electronics is a new way of manufacturing electronics using low-temperature processes such as printing and coating. Totally new electronic...
12/04/2018
Part 8: Metrology for Every Process Step in Advanced Packaging
MicroProf® AP – Flexible Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step in Advanced Packaging As wafer level packaging (WLP) and heterogeneous...
11/27/2018
Part 7: Metrology for Molding of 3D Chip Stacks
Series: Advanced Packaging - Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step A standard method for encapsulating electronic components is molding, in...
11/20/2018
Part 6: Metrology for 3D Chip Stacking
Series: Advanced Packaging - Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step 3D chip stacking is the process of placing several dies on top of each...
11/13/2018
Part 5: Metrology for Wafer Dicing
Series: Advanced Packaging - Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step In the fabrication of integrated circuits, wafer dicing is the process by...
11/09/2018
Headline Autumn 2018
Our Autumn Headline is online! Check it out! You can expect interesting topics about Advanced Packaging and the latest trends at FRT. Find the full...
11/09/2018
FRT GmbH launches integrated metrology solution for microchip production
FRT GmbH introduced the MicroProf® AP to the market in October. The metrology tool is specially developed for demanding applications in 3D IC...
11/06/2018
FRT Metrology - best you can get for 2D and 3D
With the MicroProf® from FRT, a wide range of measurement tasks can be carried out quickly, efficiently and intuitively. As an established standard...
10/30/2018
Part 4: Metrology for Carrier Bonding/Debonding, Backside Thinning and Nail Reveal
Series: Advanced Packaging - Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step Advanced packaging technologies are rapidly evolving in the semiconductor...
10/23/2018
Part 3: Metrology for RDL, UBM and Solder Bump Fabrication
Series: Advanced Packaging - Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step Over the years, the semiconductor industry has increasingly focused on...
10/16/2018
Part 2: Metrology for TSV Fabrication
Series: Advanced Packaging - Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step Three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D IC) and 2.5D IC with Si...
10/09/2018
Part 1: Metrology for Semiconductor Lithography
SERIES Advanced Packaging - Multi-Sensor Metrology for Every Process Step The fabrication of an integrated circuit (IC) requires a variety of...
10/02/2018
IR Microscope - 2D analysis by IR transmission images
The IR microscope acquires transmission images for optical, non-contact and non-destructive 2D analysis of structures in NIR transparent materials....
09/25/2018
Part 5/5: Now even more features in the basic package
SERIES Acquire Automation XT – FRT's Powerful Multi-Sensor Software Our efforts towards constant improvements of the in-house operating software of...
09/18/2018
Part 4/5: Software package for overlay measurement
SERIES Acquire Automation XT – FRT's Powerful Multi-Sensor Software Nowadays 3D IC production consists of a sequence of steps, where, for instance, a...
09/11/2018
Part 3/5: New „Layer Mode“ for Field of View sensors
SERIES Acquire Automation XT – FRT’s Powerful Multi Sensor Software Transparent layers impose challenges in the daily business of topography...
09/04/2018
Part 2/5: Software Package „Lens Shape“
SERIES Acquire Automation XT – FRT’s Powerful Multi-Sensor Software Irrespective of large lenses or micro optics, the systems are becoming more...
08/28/2018
Part 1/5: Hybrid metrology for fast and reliable determination of inaccessible parameters
SERIES Acquire Automation XT – FRT's Powerful Multi-Sensor Software Semiconductors, MST/MEMS/Nano, Sapphire/LED and many other applications - the...
08/28/2018
Diversification of Markets Calls for Hybrid Metrology with Multi-Sensor Technology
Excerpt: It used to be that people thought about metrology for front-end process control and inspection for advanced packaging. As wafer level...
08/21/2018
MicroSpy® FT - High-performance film thickness measuring tool for production control and development
The FRT MicroSpy® FT is used for measuring tasks in production control and in research and development. The MicroSpy® FT is an optical measuring tool...
08/10/2018
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08/07/2018
MicroSpy® Profile - Entry into non-contact 2D and 3D surface metrology
The MicroSpy® Profile is an optical profilometer for entry into non-contact 2D and 3D surface measurement technology. With this FRT surface...
07/31/2018
Measurement of SU-8 photoresist thickness, homogeneity and topography
SU-8 is a high contrast, epoxy based photoresist for microprocessing and other microelectronic applications where a thick, chemically and thermally...
07/25/2018
Versatile optical multi-sensor technology in the production of microfluidic systems
There are many different optical measurement techniques available today, each with its own specific field of application. Where infrared light...
07/17/2018
Fast, non-contact surface measurement in precision engineering
In the field of precision engineering, measuring tools for surface inspection have to perform a variety of measuring tasks, such as recording the...
07/10/2018
Non-contact measurement of foils (thickness, topography, roughness)
For quality assurance during the production of foils, the thickness must be checked. In the case of foils with functional surfaces, it is also...
07/03/2018
Bridging the gap between nanometer and meter
The analysis of roughness and surface structure is becoming more and more technologically important. The demands on components and finished...
06/26/2018
Precise surface measurement of paper industry products
Paper products not only have to fulfill the aesthetical requirements of the consumer, but also special technical specifications. "Good" paper depends...
06/19/2018
Benefit from the comprehensive FRT metrology know-how! Surface measurement as a contract service
Metrology offers enormous optimization potential for companies in a wide variety of fields. Research & development can be accelerated and quality...
06/12/2018
3D surface metrology for process control in the manufacture of spherical and aspherical lenses
Whether large lenses or microoptics, the systems are becoming increasingly complicated and the manufacturing processes have already entered the...
06/05/2018
Process control in the production of artificial leather skins
For the process control during the production of artificial leather skins, the exact transfer of the leather pattern to the artificial leather skin...
05/29/2018
Fast, precise and non-destructive - measurement of thin transparent layers on a wafer
Polymers have become an essential part of modern microelectronics and microsystems technology, microoptics and medical technology. Until now, they...
05/22/2018
With microstructures to better fixed implants
Very high demands are required of the surfaces of implants. For example, hip and knee endoprotheses or dental implants are fixed directly in the bone...
05/15/2018
WLI FL - Powerful white light interferometer for fast, large-area topography measurements with excellent height resolution
The small lateral dimension of structures often is a problem for the measuring techniques, because the optical resolution of the methods is usually...
05/08/2018
Topography measurement on optical lenses
For process control in the manufacturing of plastic lenses, the topography of strongly curved lenses with high resolution is to be measured and the...
04/27/2018
The spring issue of the HEADLINE has arrived!
Learn in this exciting issue a) which award FRT GmbH received for the MircoProf® b) how the new "layer mode" for image field sensors enables the...
03/09/2018
FRT Equipment Supplier of the Year 2018
3D InCites announced FRT as "Equipment Supplier of the Year". 3D InCites was asking to vote 40 nominees from 26 companies and four research institutes...
02/20/2018
Topography measurement under thermal load
In order to always meet current customer demands, we have expanded our product portfolio and offer our surface metrology tools with an optional...
02/13/2018
CWL FT - High precision measurement of thin transparent films in the micrometer range
The CWL FT is an interferometric film thickness sensor especially designed to measure the thickness of products such as films or coatings that are...
01/30/2018
Metrology Know-How: Measuring solutions for all wafer applications
Semiconductors and MEMS are becoming more and more miniaturized. This increases the demands on the metrology used to control the quality of the wafers...
01/23/2018
Intuitive measurement software from FRT – Acquire
Whether for new developments, process control or damage analysis – it is almost always necessary to carry out a large number of different...
01/16/2018
The MicroProf® 100 table-top tool – just as strong as the big ones
The popular MicroProf® 100 from the FRT measuring instrument family sets new standards in optical measurement technology. As a compact table-top tool...
01/02/2018
FRT multi-sensor technology: the non plus ultra for the manufacturing of innovative products in mechanical engineering
The precise measurement of surfaces in mechanical engineering is essential for both R&D and industrial production control. It is important to...
12/12/2017
Competitive advantage in the photovoltaic industry – Optical surface measurement technology optimizes production of new generations of solar wafers
The non-destructive characterization of surface structures on solar wafers is of increasing importance, because it can offer solutions for many ...
12/05/2017
The MicroGlider® series – sensationally sensitive
Surface properties play a central role in almost all areas of industrial or manual manufacturing. Whether a material is optimal for its later use...
11/28/2017
Versatility for laboratory and production – confocal and interferometric measurement technology in one
FRT offers the optimal solution for customers who need more than just confocal microscopy for their measuring tasks. Dual Technology “, or DT for...
11/21/2017
High-precision thickness and TTV measurement for wafer manufacturing
Sawing, grinding, lapping, polishing… These are the typical processing steps that lead from the initial product “Ingot” to high-quality wafers....
11/14/2017
Non-contact metrology solutions for front- and back-end
The trend in technology towards smaller and smaller electronic devices requires new approaches in the production of wafers. Increasingly complex...
11/14/2017
The new issue of the headline has arrived
Just in time for the start of Semicon Europa we publish our magazine Headline, the second issue of our RelaunchYear. Six months have passed since the...
11/07/2017
FRT measuring instruments help to realize ambitious roadmaps in the sapphire and LED industry.
Whatever is produced, no matter from which material and in what quantities – perfect quality can only be achieved by consistently high perfection....
10/24/2017
Comprehensive service guarantees customer satisfaction
FRT GmbH offers 3D surface measurement technology for research, production and quality assurance. With micro- and nanometer resolution, the...
10/17/2017
Optical measurement technology is making a breakthrough in the automotive industry
The modern automotive industry is faced with great challenges with regard to the increasing quality demands of its innovative products. The...
10/13/2017
Confidence in Optical Thickness Measurements
We published an article of confidence in optical thickness measurement in the magazin Optik & photonik. Have a look!
10/10/2017
BGA and solder point measurement with optical 3D surface measurement technology from FRT.
A wide variety of measurement tasks have to be solved in the process-related inspection of BGAs (ball grid arrays) and soldering points as well as...
10/03/2017
Roughness measurement - essential and highly precise
Whether in research and development, process or quality control: an exact roughness measurement of work pieces or finished products is indispensable...
09/26/2017
Metrology for MEMS - more than just a trend
The complexity of integrated circuits is increasing significantly – and is an amazing innovation factor. At the same time, this development presents...
09/19/2017
It is no longer possible without: non-contact surface measurement technology for perfect medical technology
The miniaturization trend in medical technology is progressing rapidly. The focus of the development and manufacture of medical-technical products is...
09/12/2017
In situ surface measurement
Whether it’s a large machine, an inaccessible vehicle cab, a fixed roller or a heavy glass panel: the MicroSpy® Mobile is used when measuring “in...
09/05/2017
Everything tight! Optical measurement technology for quality control of seals and sealing surfaces
Secure sealing is a major technical challenge in many industries. For example, seals are used in the automotive industry, in the chemical industry and...
08/22/2017
Silicon goes 3D - TSVs and Trenches as the key technology of a new generation of semiconductors
Most of the pressure comes from the cost side as usual. But there are many reasons for developments in the area of 3D IC. Moore’s Law goes on for a...
08/15/2017
FRT Mark III – Evaluation platform for comprehensive analysis of topography and image data
Whether for new developments, process control or damage analysis – it is always necessary to carry out a large number of different measurements on...
08/08/2017
In-house FRT software for your automation - Acquire Automation XT
High-tech production can no longer be without industrial automation. It increases the efficiency in production and ensures shorter delivery times and...
08/01/2017
Bottleneck in the field of metrology - does not have to be! Surface analysis as a service
Ideal for newcomers or companies who rarely (yet) measure, or if it is just tight – the service at FRT. Our experts provide their knowledge to our...
07/25/2017
Stress measurements with the MicroProf®
During the production or thermal treatment of thin layers, stress can arise in the layers. This is caused, for example, by different lattice...
07/18/2017
Certainly the desired quality - Impressive imprint thanks to optical measuring technology
Packaging production for branded products is no longer just a question of print quality and repeatability. The quality and features of packaging are...
07/11/2017
Patterned-Sapphire-Substrate Process: Increase your yield with the use of intelligent FRT measurement technology
Whatever is produced, no matter what material and in which quantities – impeccable quality is achieved only by consistently high perfection. And...
07/04/2017
Film thickness measurement with high-performance technology – FRT offers the ideal surface measuring device for every layer
Thin coatings play an increasingly important role in both technical and decorative applications. Depending on the application area, the functionality...
06/27/2017
Measuring inaccessible parameters – FRT has the right solution: hybrid metrology
Semiconductor, MST / MEMS / Nano, Sapphire / LED, Photovoltaic, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Optics, Packaging … – the...
06/26/2017
Headline May 2017
Would you like to know what's new at FRT? Then just look at our magazin Headline.
06/20/2017
Nowadays electronic devices are indispensable – PCBs make it possible
Nearly every electronic device has one or more PCBs that are used to mechanically mount and electrically connect electronic components. We offer...
06/13/2017
When it has to go fast: the FRT SLS
The FRT SLS is a fast optical line sensor for applications where high measuring speeds are required. Typical applications are the determination of 3D...
06/06/2017
Whoever has the clear view is in first place: the right solution for measurement tasks from optics
No matter whether large lenses or micro optics, the systems are becoming more complex, with multiple production processes and have already...
05/30/2017
The MicroProf® family is growing: The MicroProf® TL
The FRT MicroProf® TL is the newest member of the MicroProf® series. Like any other MicroProf®, the ‘TL’ (thermal load) is an optical surface...
05/23/2017
You always know who is putting today: the MicroProf® MHU
For many industrial applications it is necessary to perform measurements fully automatically with high throughput rates. For this purpose an automatic...
05/16/2017
The twin brother: The MicroProf® FE
The FRT MicroProf® FE is our standard tool for automated 2D/3D wafer metrology. It combines the capabilities of the worldwide established MicroProf®...
05/09/2017
The first Metrology Tuesday in the new look with the MicroProf® FS
The FRT MicroProf® FS is a fully automatic device for wafer metrology, which can be adapted to many applications. Flexibility and versatility are key...
05/04/2017
FRT 4.0 – with High Speed into the Future!
In May 2017 FRT GmbH starts its Relaunch Year. FRT has grown up with its very successful 3. generation metrology systems and a new design. Much of the...