MEMS or Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems has recently become more popular and statistics and economic indicators suggest that this trend will continue in more years to come. In a plain and simple definition, it pertains to "miniaturized mechanical and electro-mechanical elements that are made using the techniques of micro-fabrication."
MEMS products play an important role in today's different industries most especially for electronics' wherein they are used in a wide array of devices particularly the mobile ones (e.g. phone, tablet, laptop computer).
MEMS etching tools - vital to MEMS systems/production
Etching is an industry process that helps manufacture MEMS / micro-electronic components. This process is done through the use of MEMS etching tools and here are some of them:
Wet bench - available both in manual as well as in fully-automated system; this is used for wet cleaning and etching process. This equipment comes with a number of modules (aka baths) that contain either cleaning or etching solutions. Semiconductor and other high tech components etching is done with the help of this equipment.
Intelligent process station - a technology that provides process control monitoring of wet chemistries used in the wet process. Capabilities of this equipment include concentration monitoring, turbidity control (which identifies the formation of undesirable materials in the liquid tanks), and film thickness monitoring.
Chemical distribution system - used for a systematic management of chemicals used in the wet process. For instance, chemical distribution, chemical dispense, and chemical waste collections are managed using this system.
Market opportunities of MEMS etching tools
Again, the continued growth of the electronic industry fueled by the rapid growth of mobile devices also means growth for MEMS industry. Micro-fabrication, as predicted, will continue to grow at a rate that is faster than has ever happened in the past. As a matter of fact, the MEMS equipment market was predicted to hit USD 500M in 2012 from just about USD 100 million in 2008. Needless to say, good opportunities are waiting for those who are in this industry - should this trend continue.
MEMS products play an important role in today's different industries most especially for electronics' wherein they are used in a wide array of devices particularly the mobile ones (e.g. phone, tablet, laptop computer).
MEMS etching tools - vital to MEMS systems/production
Etching is an industry process that helps manufacture MEMS / micro-electronic components. This process is done through the use of MEMS etching tools and here are some of them:
Wet bench - available both in manual as well as in fully-automated system; this is used for wet cleaning and etching process. This equipment comes with a number of modules (aka baths) that contain either cleaning or etching solutions. Semiconductor and other high tech components etching is done with the help of this equipment.
Intelligent process station - a technology that provides process control monitoring of wet chemistries used in the wet process. Capabilities of this equipment include concentration monitoring, turbidity control (which identifies the formation of undesirable materials in the liquid tanks), and film thickness monitoring.
Chemical distribution system - used for a systematic management of chemicals used in the wet process. For instance, chemical distribution, chemical dispense, and chemical waste collections are managed using this system.
Market opportunities of MEMS etching tools
Again, the continued growth of the electronic industry fueled by the rapid growth of mobile devices also means growth for MEMS industry. Micro-fabrication, as predicted, will continue to grow at a rate that is faster than has ever happened in the past. As a matter of fact, the MEMS equipment market was predicted to hit USD 500M in 2012 from just about USD 100 million in 2008. Needless to say, good opportunities are waiting for those who are in this industry - should this trend continue.
About the Author:
Roy Van Rivero worked for years in the high tech industry before venturing to writing jobs. He leverages his work experience in writing industry-related topics, including mems etching tools and wet bench equipment. To learn more, visit MT Systems, Inc., a wet process solution service provider.
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