Rudolph Technologies receives follow-on order from Micronas for NSX macro defect inspection system
-- Test & Measurement World, 6/30/2008 3:00:00 PM
Rudolph Technologies has announced the sale of an NSX inspection system and Discover in-line defect-analysis and data-management software to Micronas, a supplier of integrated circuits and sensors for consumer and automotive electronics.
The NSX 115 joins an existing NSX 105 system in Micronas’ Freiburg, Germany, fab to provide additional inspection capacity demanded by the 100% inspection requirements of Micronas’ customers in the automotive market. Rudolph’s Discover software will link the systems to provide intelligent sampling strategies and fast identification of actionable events and trends.
Martin Molan, GM of Rudolph’s European business, states, “Discover software has been particularly valuable for the automotive device makers, having demonstrated overall throughput enhancement of over 20% for the inspection and review step necessary to achieve zero defects.”
“This purchase was driven by rapid growth in demand for our automotive products,” commented Nikolaus-Viktor Kaeppeler, VP of operations at Micronas. “Our customers’ requirements for 100% inspection made throughput our top purchase decision criteria.” He added, “…we believe the analysis and reporting features of Discover will help us understand and act on defect issues in a timely manner.”
Micronas
Micronas (SWX Swiss Exchange: MASN), a semiconductor designer and manufacturer with worldwide operations, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge IC and sensor systems solutions for consumer and automotive electronics. As a market leader in innovative global TV system solutions, Micronas leverages its expertise into new markets emerging through the digitization of audio and video content. Micronas also offers a variety of microcontrollers and Hall-sensors for automotive and industrial applications such as car dashboards, body control, as well as motor management and comfort functions.
Micronas serves all major consumer and automotive electronics customers worldwide, many of them in continuous partnerships seeking joint success. While the holding company is headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland), operational headquarters are based in Freiburg (Germany). Currently, the Micronas Group employs around 2000 people. In 2007, it generated CHF 713/USD 596/EUR 433 million in sales.
Micronas, www.micronas.com
Rudolph Technologies, www.rudolphtech.com
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