Advances in process modeling have given industry the tools to better understand the complex operations used to make medicines. The challenge now is understanding how best to combine the various ...

The semiconductor industry continually pushes the boundaries of device performance through advanced process modelling and epitaxial growth techniques. In this context, sophisticated simulation methods ...

Yield and cost have always been critical factors for both manufacturers and designers of semiconductor products. Meeting yield and product cost targets is a continuous challenge, due to new device ...

To remain competitive, manufacturers must utilize "lean manufacturing" — operating with maximum productivity and process efficiency, while generating quality products. Although establishing processes ...

Asymmetries in wafer map defects are usually treated as random production hardware defects. For example, asymmetric wafer defects can be caused by particles inadvertently deposited on a wafer during ...