Overview
Founded in 2016, Advancete Limited is pioneering applied laser solutions for advanced manufacturing, transforming the way thick and brittle semiconductor wafers are diced and drilled. Its proprietary technology, AquaLase®, features a regulated, liquid-assisted thermal management system that enables precise thermal gradient control—enhancing the quality and speed of laser processing.
AquaLase® has demonstrated that it is feasible to significantly improve production yields in devices made from thick and brittle wafers such as compound semiconductors (e.g. silicon carbide, gallium nitride, gallium arsenide and indium phosphite), lithium niobate, lithium tantalate, sapphire, glass and diamond. This improvement is achieved by eliminating cut-edge chipping and collateral damage such as the fracturing of surrounding material.
The company’s solution has been demonstrated and trialled in the laboratory. The first prototype system at TRL5 is set to launch in summer 2025.
Advancete has benefited from funding from Innovate UK, the EU H2020 Pulsate Programme and recently concluded a feasibility project with ITRI’s Mechanical & Mechatronics Systems Research Laboratories (MMSL) with the support of the British Office Taipei Innovative Industries Programme (I2P).
UK, International PCT, and Taiwanese patent applications for AquaLase® have been filed.
With strong interest demonstrated from previous visits, Advancete is keen to explore collaborations, partnerships and investment opportunities to accelerate its expansion into Taiwan.
Seeking:
• Companies with dicing or drilling challenges to collaborate and showcase AquaLase® capabilities via targeted pilot trials that could lead to commercial opportunities in the medium term
• Investors and corporate partners to accelerate the commercialisation of AquaLase®
• To strengthen existing relationships with ITRI and define additional collaboration opportunities
• Partners for UK-TW bilateral R&D grant