Pioneering progress in technology: Wisematic's contributions to the evolution of chip and wafer technologies
Wisematic Tackles Energy Efficiency and Photonics in Chip Manufacturing
Wisematic, a 20-year-old company established at Tampere University, is making strides in the rapidly growing field of energy-efficient technology design and manufacturing. The company's focus is on addressing the challenges faced by the chip and wafer industry, particularly in the effective utilisation of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) alongside traditional silicon and semiconductor chips.
The increasing demand for chips, with every device we use today equipped with a chip, presents a challenge: as the number of devices rises, so does energy consumption. Wisematic is tackling this issue head-on by specialising in small-sized components that many other companies avoid.
In collaboration with Tampere University, Wisematic is developing a system for assembling and quality controlling PICs. The company has developed equipment front-end modules with wafer alignment and positioning, chip-flipping machines for assembling two-layer laser chips, and an automated vertical storage system for wafer carriers.
Wisematic's commitment to quality is evident in their production process, where a customer's solution has over 99% availability. The company frequently utilises machine vision technology, extending beyond visible light to employ shortwave infrared light. This technology is crucial for the advanced, high-precision wafer handling and chip sorting technologies that Wisematic has introduced in recent years.
These technologies emphasise automation and yield improvement, differentiating Wisematic from competitors by integrating AI-driven defect detection and real-time process optimization. The company's robotic cells are designed to be future-proof, anticipating future needs.
Advancements in chip manufacturing technology have led to smaller, faster chips. However, this progress also brings about a new challenge: the energy consumption, both in the manufacturing of the chips and in the chips themselves. To facilitate advancements in light-based data transmission for chips, new technologies will need to be developed.
The EU and the US are pursuing chip initiatives to develop manufacturing capabilities within their regions, with a focus on creating specialized chips. Wisematic is contributing to this effort by focusing on developing devices that integrate these chips, including the light components.
The third challenge in the chip and wafer industry is the energy consumption, both in the manufacturing of the chips and in the chips themselves. Wisematic's collaboration with Tampere University aims to address this issue by developing a system for assembling and quality controlling PICs, which are known for their energy efficiency.
In summary, Wisematic is a pioneer in the field of energy-efficient chip manufacturing, leveraging advanced technologies and collaborations to address the challenges faced by the industry. The company's commitment to automation, quality, and future-proof solutions positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving chip and wafer industry.
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