Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technologies – from AI applications to vehicles and high-end electronics. The industry is constantly placing higher demands on smaller and more powerful microchips. For manufacturers of semiconductor production equipment, this means an uncompromising focus on ultra-high precision in the micrometer range and innovative manufacturing processes. SCHAEFER Precision Manufacturing has been a manufacturing partner for the mechanical heart of production equipment for high performance chips from leading manufacturers for over 40 years. Our decades of experience in precision mechanics combined with state-of-the-art CNC technology, material and surface expertise and an assembly division tailored to the requirements of the semiconductor industry make us a reliable manufacturing partner for leading international manufacturers in the fields of lithography and wafer bonding.
We know the high demands of the semiconductor industry in terms of complex geometries, precision, temperature control, cleanroom readiness and delivery reliability and can turn these into reality – quickly, reliable and to the highest quality. Our manufacturing portfolio in the field of lithography ranges from chucks and chuck carriers, mask holders, adapter systems and end effectors to stamp holders, alignment tables, base plates and many other complex individual components and assemblies. In the field of wafer bonding, for example, we manufacture chuck carriers, vacuum grippers, thermal platforms, XY tables and bond frame holders (substrate holders).
We support you with the design as early as the development phase and contribute our practical material and manufacturing expertise. In this way, we ensure that your requirements are met – while at the same time optimizing production costs and maximizing efficiency. Our manufacturing expertise ranges from classic materials such as aluminum and (stainless) steels to titanium, ceramics, quartz glass or non-conductive high-performance plastics such as PEEK. With our partner network, we also offer all common surface coatings as well as special coatings relevant to the semiconductor industry such as PVD/CVD coatings or chrome. Thermal stability, corrosion resistance, insulation capability, wear resistance and cleanroom suitability are the main considerations here.
