SURFACE VISION AND INSPECTION MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

In May 2024, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation  a leading technology solutions provider specializing in advanced analytical instruments, semiconductor manufacturing equipment announced the LS9300AD, a system for non-patterned wafer surface particles and defect inspection on both sides. With its Differential Interference Contrast function, this system significantly enhances dark-field laser scattering detection, allowing the detection of abnormal defects, including shallow and low-aspect ones. The LS9300AD uses the conventional product's wafer edge grip method and rotating stage, offering complete front and backside wafer inspection.

In March 2024, Baumer Inspection GmbH Company advanced optical inspection systems for surface quality control, primarily in the wood, paper, and metal industries announced a new compact multiturn encoder (EB360R) for mobile machines. The new EB360R contactless sensor is specially designed for mobile machines and is maintenance-free even in harsh conditions.

In March 2024, KEYENCE CORPORATION Company a global leader in automation and sensor technology, providing advanced manufacturing and inspection solutions introduced Rugged Industrial Handheld Code Reader; AI enabled decoder. It provides more reliable and faster reading. Moreover, the reader’s wireless charging facilitates longer service life with better safety.

In October 2023, OMRON Corporation a global leader in automation, sensing, and control technology solutions for industrial, healthcare, and social systems partnered with Boldyn Networks, a private networks provider, to enhance automation and connectivity through private 5G networks. Data connectivity challenges prevalent in AMR and real-time process control environments can be addressed by integrating 5G private networks.