Used GL AUTOMATION IDScope #9124331 for sale

GL AUTOMATION IDScope is a fully automated wafer handler designed to minimize manual labor and ensure the highest level of efficiency. It is ideal for wafer-level fabrication processes such as sputtering, etching, and thinning. IDScope's main mechanism is a robotic arm with a special magnetic gripper and alignment equipment built to accurately grab, handle, and position wafers. The arm is able to manipulate wafer size, orientation, and position in order to align it with the various processes. Additionally, the mechanism is equipped with a vision system that uses a light guide and camera combination to locate and assess wafer defects. The tool also includes a wafer cassette unit (standard and/or extended), allowing for automated cassette mounting or unmounting. This means that the wafers are loaded into or unloaded from the machine directly from/to the cassettes. GL AUTOMATION IDScope can handle up to twelve 8" wafers or six 12" wafers at a time and, depending on the configuration, can offer sequential, random, or semi-random cassette access. Additionally, wafers can be loaded/unloaded from storage and fabrication areas. To ensure optimum results, IDScope is built with automated wafer alignment systems. These systems ensure that the wafers are accurately placed in the tool, as well as reduce misalignment-related errors. They work by sensing the differences in wafer shape, size, or contour and measuring the differences with the robotic arm. By continuously updating its wafer alignment and reference points, GL AUTOMATION IDScope is able to accurately align wafers for each and every step it takes in a fabrication process, thereby minimizing operator time and errors. The asset also has safety features to protect both operators and equipment. For instance, whenever there is an unexpected power interruption, the model can be initialized with the built-in emergency interlocked door. In addition, to prevent irreparable wafer mishandling, the equipment has an "all-or-nothing" grasp and positioning system. This will not place any wafers in the unit until all of the wafer's characteristics have been properly aligned. All in all, IDScope is an excellent wafer-handling tool that ensures both accuracy and safety. Its automated design ensures that less time is spent manually handling wafers and decreases the risk of errors. By utilizing the robotic arm, alignment machine, wafer cassettes, and safety features, GL AUTOMATION IDScope drastically increases manufacturing efficiency.