Drive systems for the semiconductor industry
The raw material for digitalization.
Industrial systems in the semiconductor industry operate with cycle times of a second and under. High dynamics and precision are therefore crucial to success. We develop and produce turnkey drive systems for maximum performance in the production of wafers and microchips.
Microchips are driving the world.
Every year, more and more chips are produced for the Internet of Things, wireless communication, and artificial intelligence, while the feature sizes of the chips become smaller and smaller. An efficient, high-volume manufacturing process requires complex machines and devices.
We produce around 200 000 maxon drives every year for a variety of applications in the semiconductor market. The trend is clearly upwards.
Drives for the semiconductor industry
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Gain insight into our specialized production location in the Netherlands and learn which high-precision mechatronic drive systems from maxon are successfully used in processes like wafer lifting, etching, polishing, and lapping as well as pick and place.
Dr. Alain Codourey
Founder of Asyrils
“To keep the mass inertia low, all components were designed to be delicate and light-weight. A big advantage of the Delta configuration is the fact that, although the maxon motors are responsible for the movement of the kinematic elements, the motors themselves are not moved. Instead, the motors are attached to the support frame and transmit the movement directly to the structure.”
Frequently asked questions
Does maxon have the capability to build and deliver complete systems?
Yes. At maxon, you have access to standard solutions straight off the shelf composed of DC motors, sensors, position and multi-axis controllers as well as frameless direct drive solutions. In addition, we develop and produce custom solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Is maxon able to assist in the design and production of entire drive systems (movements in the device)?
Yes. maxon’s many years of experience means it is able to assist in the design of entire translatory movements and can help to optimize devices in terms of costs or performance.
What are the advantages of using a maxon controller?
The inductance required for ironless motors is already integrated into maxon controllers. In addition, the EPOS and ESCON software offers the advantage of fully automatic tuning of maxon drives. Thus the drive is optimally matched to the controller. The simple GUI enables measurements and fine tuning on the motor.
Can maxon systems be adapted to the environment conditions of the applications?
Yes. maxon has lots of experience with conditions found in the semiconductor industry (e.g., vacuum, clean room).
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