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  • How the Laminator System Increased Semiconductor Productivity by 40%! “Huvics Success Case”

    How the Laminator System Increased Semiconductor Productivity by 40%! “Huvics Success Case”

    Innovation in Semiconductor Manufacturing, Huvics Laminator System Success Case

    Data shows that 68% of semiconductor manufacturers face difficulties at the initial stages of introducing new equipment. This is due to factors such as the complexity of the equipment, integration issues with existing processes, and unexpected technical problems. Amid these challenges, Huvics presents innovative possibilities in semiconductor manufacturing processes through its groundbreaking laminator system, significantly enhancing clients’ production efficiency and quality.

    Recently, Company A faced two critical challenges in its semiconductor packaging process: increasing production output and stabilizing quality. The existing lamination process heavily relied on manual work, resulting in low productivity and quality variation depending on the workers’ skills. Ensuring consistency during the thin-film bonding and UV curing processes was particularly challenging. A representative from Company A commented,

    “It was difficult to meet the surging demand with the existing equipment, and the high defect rate was a major concern. A new solution was desperately needed.”
    Given this situation, Company A evaluated solutions from various providers and decided to implement Huvics’ laminator system, which received top evaluations for technical superiority and customizable support potential. This decision was primarily influenced by the expectation of Huvics’ one-stop lamination process, which integrates Expander, Lamination, Tape Mounter, and UV Curing functions into one system to reduce process time and increase efficiency. Additionally, the flexibility offered by Semi-Auto and Manual options to meet diverse product and production demands also appeared attractive. Enhancing adhesive strength and process stability through the Lamp/LED UV Curing system was another crucial consideration.

    Huvics accurately identified Company A’s issues and proposed an optimized laminator system through an analysis of their existing processes. The key was to automate all processes from the Expander to UV Curing, minimizing the workers’ intervention while maintaining consistent quality. The product is named the Huvics Laminator System, with core functions including integrated processes of Expander, Lamination, Tape Mounter, and UV Curing. The system consists of an Expander that extends the wafer or substrate, a Lamination that attaches thin films, a Tape Mounter (Semi Auto / Manual) that secures them using tapes, and a UV Curing (Lamp / LED) that cures adhesives with UV lamps or LEDs. Huvics customized the system to meet Company A’s specific requirements, supporting seamless integration with their existing production line. Huvics engineers stayed on site at Company A to support system installation and initial operation, providing continuous technical support and training to enable Company A’s staff to fully understand and utilize the system. Furthermore, Huvics contributed to improving Company A’s productivity by analyzing production data to identify process improvements and offering consulting for system optimization. Such proactive support played a decisive role as Company A successfully implemented the laminator system and exceeded expected results.

    After adopting Huvics’ laminator system, Company A achieved a 40% increase in productivity. While previously producing an average of 500 units per day due to manual work, the automated system now allows production of over 700 units daily. Furthermore, the quality defect rate decreased by 50%. The variability in quality due to workers’ skill levels reduced, allowing for consistent quality maintenance. A production manager at Company A shared,

    “Previously, the quality of the output varied by worker, which was a challenge, but after implementing the Huvics system, everyone can produce the same quality of products. The previous product had frequent lamination defects, but the defect rate has significantly decreased with this one.”
    He expressed satisfaction. Beyond these, Company A benefited from reduced Tact Time, labor cost savings, and an improved work environment. The workload for workers decreased with the introduction of the automated system, allowing for safer and more comfortable working conditions. Company A’s management appreciated both the increase in production efficiency and quality improvement achieved through the implementation of Huvics’ laminator system, expressing gratitude to Huvics.

    This success case of Company A demonstrates the significance of automated system adoption in semiconductor manufacturing processes. Huvics’ laminator system is distinguished by not just selling equipment, but precisely identifying customers’ problems and providing tailored solutions to support customer success. Huvics intends to contribute to the advancement of the semiconductor industry through relentless technological developments and customer-oriented service offerings. Moreover, Huvics plans to further strengthen cooperative relations with Company A to provide ongoing support for enhancing their productivity and quality. Huvics will strive to demonstrate the excellence of its laminator system to other semiconductor manufacturers, enabling more clients to achieve success through Huvics solutions.

    Huvics’ laminator system helps reduce Tact Time and increase productivity through the integrated processes of Expander, Lamination, Tape Mounter, and UV Curing. Additionally, it offers Semi Auto and Manual options to flexibly respond to diverse product and production demands. The Lamp/LED UV Curing system effectively enhances adhesive strength and improves process stability. These features enhance the efficiency of semiconductor manufacturing processes and enable high-quality product production. Huvics plans to further develop these strengths to grow into a leading company driving innovation in the semiconductor industry.

    Huvics provides comprehensive services, including technical support, training, and consulting, for customers’ successful system implementation and utilization. Huvics engineers reside at customer sites to support system installation and initial operation, offering ongoing technical support and training to help customers fully understand and utilize the system. Additionally, Huvics contributes to improving customer productivity by analyzing production data to draw process improvement points and offering consulting for system optimization. Such comprehensive services enhance the value of Huvics’ laminator system.

    The most significant lesson from this case is that accurately identifying customer needs and providing tailored solutions is key to success. Huvics precisely identified Company A’s issues and proposed an optimized laminator system through an analysis of existing processes. Additionally, by customizing the system to meet Company A’s specific requirements, Huvics supported seamless integration with existing production lines. Huvics’ efforts played a crucial role in Company A’s successful implementation of the laminator system, exceeding expected results. Huvics will continue to prioritize customer needs, striving to help clients succeed through tailored solutions.

    In conclusion, the implementation of Huvics’ laminator system provided Company A with an opportunity for innovation in production methods and competitive strengthening, beyond just a simple equipment replacement. This result is a combination of Huvics’ customer-centric values and technological innovation, expected to bring successful changes to more customers in the future. Huvics will contribute to the development of the semiconductor industry through ongoing technological advancement and customer support, becoming a reliable partner for customer success.

    This success case vividly demonstrates the precision and process stability significance of the laminator system in semiconductor manufacturing processes. Huvics is making substantial contributions to clients’ productivity and quality assurance, built on advanced technology and close field support.

    Huvics is an advanced technology company that develops and manufactures automation equipment and production systems across the semiconductor, LED, Mobile, and Cosmetic industries.
    With top talent and continuous technological innovations, we support our clients in enhancing productivity and securing quality competitiveness.

    Huvics Co., Ltd. Contact Information

    Phone: 031-374-8285
    Email: sky@huvics.com

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  • Maximizing Production Efficiency: Introduction of Huvics Grinder Reduces Defect Rate

    Maximizing Production Efficiency: Introduction of Huvics Grinder Reduces Defect Rate

    Innovative Semiconductor Grinder System Reduces Defect Rate and Maximizes Production Efficiency: Success Story of Huvics

    According to data, up to 68% of consumers experience disappointment with their first product choice. In the semiconductor manufacturing industry, even a small defect can diminish the efficiency of the entire production line and lead to significant losses, making the optimal system setup critically important. Here, we introduce the case of Huvics, which overcame existing system limitations and enhanced production efficiency and quality simultaneously through technological improvements by introducing its grinder system.

    Constant Defect Occurrence: Dilemma of Operating Production Lines

    Semiconductor manufacturer Company A continuously strived to produce high-quality semiconductors but faced issues with defect rates due to uneven wafer thickness and surface contamination. The existing grinder system lacked precision, making it challenging to uniformly grind wafer surfaces, directly impacting product performance. Furthermore, residues left during the cleaning process were major causes of reduced product lifespan. The production team leader at Company A noted, > “Even with skilled operators, maintaining consistent quality with the old system was challenging. Persistent defects made it difficult to meet production targets.”

    Additionally, the low level of automation on the production line resulted in significant deviations influenced by the skill level of workers, further affecting overall production efficiency. Frequent equipment failures and maintenance also troubled Company A. As downtime increased, production disruptions became more severe, leading to concerns about potential delivery delays and decreased customer satisfaction. Company A began actively considering the introduction of a new grinder system to resolve these issues.

    Huvics Proposes High-Precision Grinding and Optimized Process Solutions

    Huvics identified Company A’s issues and proposed a tailored solution based on high-precision grinding technology, process optimization, and high-performance cleaning technology. The Huvics PKG grinder, equipped with a precision stage and diamond wheel, enables micron-level precision machining. This helps maintain uniform wafer thickness and reduces the likelihood of defects. Additionally, it supports various package types such as FCBGA, WLCSP, QFN/DFN, Solar Cell, providing flexibility to Company A’s production line.

    Especially, Huvics built a Full Auto type grinder system considering Company A’s production environment and product characteristics to realize production line automation. This allowed for stable quality assurance without relying on operator skill levels. > “Even the same wafer requires slightly different grinding conditions depending on the material and thickness, and the Huvics system automatically sets the optimal process conditions to accommodate these changes, which was very convenient.” as noted by a Company A production team member, indicating an increase in production efficiency through automated process control.

    Moreover, Huvics improved overall production process efficiency by providing a laminator system integrating processes like Lamination, Tape Mounting, and UV Curing. The One-Stop Lamination process from Expander to UV Curing contributed to Tact Time reduction and productivity improvement. Lastly, the cleaner system utilizing multi-step cleaning technologies such as Micro Bubble, Water Jet, Air Knife enhanced wafer surface contamination removal performance and increased product reliability.

    Achieving Notable Results with Reduced Defect Rates and Increased Production

    Following the introduction of the Huvics grinder system, Company A saw visible results. The most significant change was the reduction in defect rates. As issues with slight thickness irregularities and surface contamination present in the previous system were resolved, the overall defect rate noticeably decreased. The production team leader at Company A expressed satisfaction, stating > “Three months after introducing Huvics, the defect rate reduced by nearly 40%. This led directly to reduced production costs and improved profitability.”

    Furthermore, production volume also increased. The automated process system sped up work and reduced downtime, significantly enhancing overall production efficiency. Using the increased production capacity, Company A could adhere to delivery schedules and improve customer satisfaction. The stability of the Huvics system also contributed to maintenance cost savings. With reduced production disruption from equipment failures, Company A could focus on core production activities.

    Company A’s management expressed positive impressions, not only of Huvics’ technology but also of their customer support services. Even after system implementation, Huvics provided training programs to A’s staff to assist in effective system utilization.

    Partnership for Quality Innovation and Sustainable Growth

    The case of Huvics’ grinder system introduction shows that securing quality and improving productivity can be achieved simultaneously in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The integration of cutting-edge precision machining, process optimization, and high-performance cleaning technologies is highly indicative.

    The example of Huvics, which achieved customer satisfaction through customized technical proposals reflecting customer production environments and requirements and ongoing technical support, can be an important reference for other companies.

    Huvics will continue to contribute to developments in the semiconductor manufacturing industry through ongoing technological development and customer-focused services. Through close collaboration with customers, Huvics plans to support their success by enhancing process efficiency and providing even more innovative solutions. Huvics promises to be the optimal technological partner for not just equipment supply but also for the growth and development of its customers.

    Huvics’ professional engineers regularly inspect customers’ production lines, anticipating potential issues in advance for preventive action. Additionally, continuous maintenance and upgrade services are provided to maintain system performance consistency and ensure the stability of the production site.

    Enhancing Productivity and Reducing Labor Costs through Automation Systems

    Since the introduction of the Huvics grinder system, Company A has achieved not only labor cost savings through automation of production lines but also improvements in the work environment. Numerous processes previously handled manually by workers were automated, reducing work intensity and improving overall industrial safety levels.

    Workers were able to focus on more high-value-added tasks, which improved overall work efficiency.

    The case of Company A illustrates Huvics not merely as an equipment supplier but as a provider of technology-based solutions for customers’ business success. Huvics will continue to identify precise needs through ongoing collaboration with customers and present optimal technical models accordingly.

    Huvics will further establish its role as a trustworthy partner for realizing customers’ successful business achievements.

    Through this case, it was possible to confirm the contribution of precision machining and automation systems to productivity improvement and quality stability assurance in semiconductor manufacturing processes. Based on its advanced grinder system, Huvics provides practical assistance in improving process reliability and performance in the semiconductor industry.

    Huvics is a high-tech company developing and manufacturing automation equipment and production systems across Semiconductor, LED, Mobile, and Cosmetic industries.
    With top talent and continuous technological innovation, Huvics supports the improvement of customers’ productivity and quality competitiveness.

    Contact Huvics Co., Ltd.

    Phone: 031-374-8285
    Email: sky@huvics.com

    Contact Huvics