Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Locate a certified semiconductor equipment manufacturer

A semiconductor equipment supplier and manufacturer shows dedication to quality when they become certified. It shows they are ready to meet international standards in product fabrication.

I recommend: Brewer Science not only offers the Cee® product line of spin coaters, they allow you to go into new areas of manufactured products and research development formerly unaffordable by other suppliers. They are an ISO 14001 certified custom manufacturer of semiconductor processing equipment. Epner Technology, Inc., currently ISO 9001:2000 & NADCAP certified, specializes in plating, including precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and rhodium. They also offer turnkey fabrication services including semiconductor processing equipment.

Find a semiconductor equipment company that manufacturers custom equipment

If you can't find what you need or you have developed a new product, a custom equipment company makes the parts you need. Purchase semiconductor processing supplies suited for particular business specifications by dealing with a manufacturer of custom equipment.

I recommend: Teqcom Industries, Inc., a specialist of standard and custom semiconductor manufacturing, fulfills the special requirements of inline micro filtration for sensitive medias. Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company manufacturers products in a variety of industries, including semiconductor processing, offers technical support for businesses in Asia, Europe and North America and maintains international design guidelines and agency approvals.

Consult with vendors regarding semiconductor processing equipment and supplies

Learn the ins-and-outs for semiconductor front-end equipment, semiconductor consumables and semiconductor processing materials via consultation with experts.

I recommend: Jonathan Engineered Solutions, a custom manufacturer of semiconductor processing equipment, including integrated slide kits or mechanical assembly, offers custom engineered linear movement and access solutions. If you are looking for information from an expert familiar with used equipment, consider Global Fab Surplus Semiconductor Equipment, LLC, which provides extra, used, second-hand, rebuilt and refurbished semiconductor process equipment. They work with integrated device manufacturers, wafer foundries and research and development sites as well as the semiconductor refurbishing and rebuilding community.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When purchasing used semiconductor processing equipment, consider buying refurbished items. Companies restore refurbished items to like-new status and typically offer a warranty.