Semiconductor manufacturing is the process of producing integrated circuits (ICs) and microchips that power the world’s most advanced technologies. From smartphones and high-performance computers to medical devices and electric vehicles, semiconductors form the foundation of modern digital life.
This highly complex process requires nanometer-level precision, contamination control, and continuous innovation. At each stage—lithography, etching, deposition, inspection, and packaging—ultra-accurate positioning and motion control are critical for achieving the performance, efficiency, and miniaturization demanded by today’s electronics.
· Consumer Electronics – Smartphones, tablets, PCs, and wearables.
· Automotive & Transportation – Electric vehicles, driver-assistance systems, and autonomous driving.
· Telecommunications – 5G, satellite communications, and data networks.
· Medical & Healthcare – Imaging systems, diagnostic tools, and implantable devices.
· Industrial & Robotics – Factory automation, AI-driven robotics, and sensors.
· Energy & Aerospace – Renewable energy control systems, satellites, and avionics.
Achieving consistent performance at the nanometer scale requires precise motion control systems. Every wafer, mask, and substrate must be positioned with extreme accuracy and repeatability to ensure proper alignment during the manufacturing process.
Encoders play a key role by providing the feedback necessary for stage positioning, alignment, and inspection systems:
· Magnetic Encoders
Robust and cost-effective for sub-systems exposed to vibration, temperature fluctuations, or contamination.
· Optical Encoders
Delivering ultra-high resolution and stability, ideal for lithography machines, wafer steppers, metrology, and inspection systems.
· Absolute Encoders
Essential for multi-axis systems that require reliable position feedback immediately upon power-up, ensuring zero downtime and consistent throughput.
Semiconductor manufacturing operates at scales measured in nanometers. A single misalignment can result in yield loss, reduced efficiency, and increased costs. This is why motion control technologies—supported by both magnetic and optical encoders—are essential. They ensure:
· Unmatched Accuracy – Sub-nanometer resolution for lithography and inspection.
· Reliability – Stable feedback under demanding environments.
· Productivity – Faster cycle times and higher wafer throughput.
· Yield Optimization – Reduced defects and improved consistency.
We provide encoder solutions tailored to semiconductor equipment, from rugged magnetic encoders for auxiliary systems to ultra-precise optical encoders for critical lithography and inspection applications.
By combining durability, precision, and adaptability, our encoders empower semiconductor manufacturers to meet the growing demand for faster, smaller, and more powerful electronic devices.
Our mission is to deliver the motion control accuracy and reliability that keeps semiconductor innovation advancing—one nanometer at a time.
