North Carolina, US, July 8, 2024 – Oerlikon, a leading provider of surface technology and additive manufacturing solutions, unveils breakthrough additive manufacturing solutions at SEMICON West 2024, revolutionizing semiconductor equipment manufacturing with efficiency and precision
At this year's SEMICON West trade show, taking place on July 9 – 11 at the Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, United States, Oerlikon AM is proud to introduce its latest advancements in Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology, set to revolutionize semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
Additive Manufacturing is transforming the industry by offering capital equipment manufacturers unprecedented design flexibility and a seamless transition from prototyping to customized part production. This breakthrough is delivering immediate benefits and a significant competitive edge.
One of the standout advantages of Oerlikon AM is the improved thermal management of critical components, such as pedestals or chucks. This enhancement leads to greater equipment accuracy, faster processing speeds, and increased overall lifecycle value. Additionally, Oerlikon’s AM technology is optimizing fluid flow within complex manifolds, further elevating equipment performance.
Oerlikon's 3D printing technologies enable structural optimization, producing lightweight, high-strength components that offer an improved strength-to-weight ratio. These components are also corrosion-resistant, enhancing durability and extending the lifespan of equipment. Moreover, Oerlikon AM streamlines the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for labor-intensive brazing and multipart assemblies. This simplification not only reduces production time but also lowers costs, accelerating time-to-market for new semiconductor equipment.
With over 85 years of experience in materials development and production, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of metal powders for Additive Manufacturing. These high-quality powders include Nickel, Cobalt, Iron, and Titanium alloys, each rigorously designed, tested, and manufactured to meet exacting industry standards.
"Oerlikon's pioneering AM solutions represent a game-changing advancement for the semiconductor industry," states Dan Haller, Head of Commercial, Additive Manufacturing. "We're setting new standards for efficiency, precision, and innovation, and we’re excited to bring these innovations to the semiconductor market."
To learn more about these new potentials in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, meet with Oerlikon’s surface solutions experts at SEMICON West. The exhibit is located in the North Hall at the Moscone Convention Center, booth #5758.
For further information, please contact:
Anja Goller
Head of Marketing & Communications, Additive Manufacturing & Materials
T +49 89 203015 126
https://www.oerlikon.com/am
About the Oerlikon Surface Solutions Division
Oerlikon is a leading global provider of surface and additive manufacturing solutions and services. The division offers an extensive portfolio of market-leading thin-film, thermal spray and additive manufacturing technologies, equipment, components and materials. Emission reduction in transportation, maximized longevity and performance of tools and components, increased efficiency and intelligent materials are hallmarks of its leadership. Pioneering technology for decades, the division serves customers with standardized and customized solutions across a worldwide network of more than 170 sites in 37 countries.
With its technology brands – Oerlikon Balzers, Oerlikon Metco and Oerlikon AM – the Oerlikon Surface Solutions division focuses on technologies and services that improve and maximize performance, function, design, reliability and sustainability, which are innovative, game-changing advantages for customers in the automotive, aviation, tooling and general industries and in the luxury, medical, semiconductors, power generation and oil & gas markets.
The division is part of the publicly listed Oerlikon Group (SIX: OERL), headquartered in Switzerland, which has more than 12 600 employees and generated CHF 2.7 billion in revenue in 2023.
For more information see:
www.oerlikon.com/surface-solutions