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“The only way to understand environmental catastrophes is through data, and we need monitoring capabilities to predict them and protect the people in the field and the civil population.” That’s according to Dr. Andres Diaz, senior research scientist at INFICON and university professor who recently spent an intensive week of testing new emerging technologies for in situ volcanic measurements at Mount Etna. It wasn’t without challenges—which included the actual eruption of Etna on June 2—but it also was a success. It was a collective achievement in collaboration between INFICON and our research colleagues to test our latest in situ gas-sensing technologies, platforms, and sensors to advance the capabilities and data access to gain a better understanding of in situ volcanic monitoring. ➡️ Get all of the details on our research at Mount Etna and how it’s making a difference: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ePrdAKQb #IntelligentSensorSolutions #Innovation

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱? Tool availability is something that people in fabs pay attention to every day. But, as with most things related to fabs, when we dig into the definition of availability, we find hidden complexity. After discussing availability with our customers, we identified a need for two different versions of the numerator for the availability calculation, and two different versions of the denominator. The variations in the numerator depend on whether time that a tool is up but being used by engineering (to perform experiments or recipe-level quals) counts as available time. The variations in the denominator depend on whether we use total time or operations time (which excludes non-scheduled time). These two versions of numerator and denominator result in four definitions, each of which may be relevant for different needs. Read the latest FabTime Cycle Time Newsletter article by Dr. Jennifer Robinson for more details: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dVgh8r9z #Semiconductors #CycleTime #SmartManufacturing #Innovation #FabTime #WaferFabs #IndustrialEngineering #FabPerformance #MetricsStandardization #IntelligentSensorSolutions

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 More than 50 years ago in Balzers, Liechtenstein, something extraordinary began. In the early 1970s, Remo Vogelsang, former lead electrical engineer at Balzers AG, helped create the QMG 511, the world’s first digitally controlled quadrupole mass spectrometer. At a time when electronics were shifting from vacuum tubes to semiconductors, Remo and his team built a fully digital, reliable, and easy-to-manufacture system. This made high-vacuum gas analysis practical for industrial environments. This breakthrough transformed mass spectrometry from a laboratory tool into a robust technology for real-world production. Last week, we hosted an expert exchange at our Balzers site with Remo Vogelsang and Norbert Müller, retired INFICON colleague and long-standing authority in mass spectrometry. During the meeting we handed over an original QMG 511 to Remo as a recognition of his pioneering work on the world’s first digitally controlled quadrupole mass spectrometer. It was a meaningful moment and a celebration of the people behind the innovation. 👉 Read the full story on our website: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eRCEZyuX #INFICON #MassSpectrometry #QMG511 #Engineering #IntelligentSensorSolutions #Innovation #Balzers

From individual tools to factory-wide operations, digital twins are transforming semiconductor manufacturing. INFICON’s tool-based digital twin improves equipment performance through machine learning–driven anomaly detection. At the factory level, our operational digital twin optimizes WIP flow, material usage, and metrology sampling—paving the way for centralized, autonomous control. By connecting these systems, manufacturers can move toward centralized, autonomous control built on data, speed, and precision. We’re collaborating with industry leaders to accelerate this vision. 🔗 Read more in our newsroom: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eCv4dkwr #semiconductor #digitaltwin #smartfactory #IntelligentSensorSolutions #Quality

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 That's the story of Jack Farden, who recently retired after 47 years at INFICON. Jack joined the company in 1978 as a test technician and went on to play a key role in the development and support of products in the areas of residual gas analysis, mass spectrometry, thin film measurement, and chemical identification instruments. As INFICON expanded, brought new technologies to market, entered new markets, and grew organically and through acquisitions, he remained a go-to expert technologist who understood not only the electrical design but the entire system. To honor his extraordinary contributions, Jack has been named an INFICON Fellow, the highest professional designation at the company. Thank you, Jack, for your dedication, curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Read about his journey here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/esFxUvjB #Legacy #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #IntelligentSensorSolutions

To maintain the pace and meet the demands of the latest technological innovations, the role of advanced packaging in next-generation technology nodes becomes increasingly important. The shift to multi-chip and chiplet-based designs represents a significant departure from traditional approaches, enabling continued innovation even as transistor scaling slows down. By leveraging advanced technologies, manufacturers can create more powerful, efficient, and flexible systems that meet the demands of the future. Get the download from INFICON here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dBDSqEDj #IntelligentSensorSolutions #Innovation #semiconductornodes

📊 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆? One test doesn’t fit all. Let us help you select the right system for your production setup— whether you're testing cylindrical, pouch, or prismatic cells. 🎯 Find your match: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dSYTvTJj #BatteryEngineering #LeakDetectionStrategy #3CMarket #SmartChoices #LeakDetection #Quality

𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 As the world pushes to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, the urgency to 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 grows exponentially. Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) technologies are central to this mission—helping industries find and fix leaks quickly to meet environmental standards and advance sustainability. While large-scale solutions like satellites, drones, and sensor networks provide critical oversight, ground-level precision is indispensable. 💡 Why does leak detection in the field matter? ✅ Many leaks come from small, hard-to-monitor components—valves, seals, flanges—that demand handheld tools for accurate detection. ✅ Operators must locate and verify leaks precisely, supporting faster repairs and reducing emissions. ✅ Field detection complements large-scale monitoring with reliable, actionable data. IRwin methane leak detector is designed specifically for demanding field conditions and delivers fast, precise detection at the component level, filling the critical gap left by remote technologies. Read more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/dY-nreqH #LeakDetection #Innovation #Sustainability

🎓 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📊 Understanding cycle time is key to improving fab efficiency and throughput. INFICON explores how education on this crucial metric can lead to smarter decision-making and better results. ➡️ Learn how cycle time education can transform your operations! Read more here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e4tqTyB6 #Semiconductors #WaferFab #FabTime #CycleTime #Efficiency #ManufacturingEducation #INFICON #IntelligentManufacturingSystems

🔍 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 In semiconductor manufacturing, a depleted precursor ampoule or a small air leak can jeopardize entire batches of wafers. That’s why fabs use SemiQCM® sensors from INFICON for real-time precursor monitoring and air leak detection. Installed on the foreline of CVD and ALD tools, these sensors use quartz crystal microbalance technology to: ✅ Detect ampoule depletion in as few as one wafer ✅ Identify precursor delivery issues before impacting film quality ✅ Detect air leaks that can lead to costly wafer scraps From molybdenum precursor monitoring to air leak detection, the SemiQCM sensor gives fabs the data they need to act fast before yield takes a hit. 📄 Read our article and download the application note: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e5TDiKrH #Semiconductor #ProcessControl #ThinFilm #INFICON #SmartManufacturing #IntelligentSensorSolutions #SemiQCM #Quality