Semiconductor 3D Printing
If you need to manufacture semiconductor industry-related equipment and products, but need to validate the design of a custom product, 3D printing may be your best option. With 3D printing, you can design and print complex semiconductor-related equipment parts using plastic or metal powders. You can create a wide range of products and equipment using this method. Contact us now for a free instant quote.
Semiconductor 3D Printing Manufacturer
Elimold is one of the first manufacturers worldwide to 3D print highly complex parts for the semiconductor industry. As your development and manufacturing partner, we not only offer prototypes or Low volume production of 3D printed semiconductor components, but also a supporting digital value chain, including 3D CAD/CAM drawings, numerical simulations or targeted optimization of component topology. In addition, we can also provide numerous finishing options, such as polymer or liquid silicon infiltration, to produce components with individual material properties according to your requirements.
Semiconductor 3D Printing Solutions
If you need to manufacture semiconductor industry-related equipment but need to verify the design of customized products, 3D printing may be your best choice. With 3D printing, you can design and print complex semiconductor-related equipment parts using plastic or metal powders. You can create a variety of products and equipment using this method.Semiconductor industry-related manufacturers can now turn to additive manufacturing to increase production and bring new products to market faster, shorten product cycles, meet new consumer expectations, and cope with the pressure of a more turbulent market environment. In addition, 3D printing enables semiconductor equipment manufacturers to reassess and broaden the scope of feasibility. 3D printing has great potential to help overcome semiconductor scarcity and strengthen the supply chain.Traditional manufacturing methods have some limitations when it comes to rapidly increasing production. 3D printing can eliminate these limitations, allow greater design freedom, and achieve a smooth transition from prototyping to Low volume manufacturing of custom products. At present, 3D printing technology is mature and can ensure the authenticity and quality of products.
Ultra-precision semiconductor advanced additive manufacturing solutions
The 3D printing technology developed by Elimold for the semiconductor industry is an advanced additive manufacturing solution based on Projection Micro Stereolithography (PµSL) technology. Many leading semiconductor companies around the world are using Elimold’s PµSL to 3D print real semiconductor microstructure parts with ultra-high printing resolution (2µm~50µm) and printing tolerance (+/- 10µm ~ +/- 25µm). Micro-precision 3D printing is the best manufacturing process for a variety of equipment parts required by semiconductors around the world. Elimold provides companies with complete design freedom, enabling them to create geometries that cannot be manufactured by other means. The combination of ultra-high resolution, accuracy and precision allows for the manufacture of more complex, precise and reproducible parts, with scale and tolerances matching those of micro injection molded parts.
Semiconductor Micro-Precision 3D Printing
Elimold’s process also simplifies the manufacturing process of related devices by printing directly into customizable and replaceable semiconductor parts, eliminating the need for multiple components and reducing complexity and cost. The technology we provide is significant. Finer pitch testing means more effective chip area, improved yields, and lower chip and consumer device costs. Our company’s template-free 3D printing process is highly adaptable and excels in producing high-aspect ratio, free-standing structures and can contact a variety of pad, bump and ball structures. In addition, our μ3D printing technology uses pure metal local electrodeposition technology to open up new horizons for part manufacturing with pitches below 20 μm and is a game-changing solution for any application that requires fine pitches beyond the current semiconductor industry capabilities.
Our Manufacturing Services
Elimold offers best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, ideal for rapid prototyping and custom production orders. With our own facilities and extensive manufacturing network, we are able to efficiently deliver complex, high-quality parts.
Stereolithography (SLA)
Selective Laser Sintering(SLS)
PolyJet
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)
Digital Light synthesis(DLS)
Fused DepositionModeling (FDM)
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)
P3 technology (DLP)
Solidscape (wax deposition)
Full range of semiconductor 3D printing services
Our semiconductor 3D printing services are a game changer for all types of manufacturing, with the ability to design parts in unlimited shapes. If engineers can imagine it, we can create it. Elimold’s 3D printing team has semiconductor expertise and can work with semiconductor manufacturers to perfect product designs. With our additive manufacturing services, semiconductor companies can design any custom part, and Elimold’s new facility is now more powerful and more reliable.
- Global manufacturing capabilities meeting the needs of semiconductor supply chain
- Materials developed specifically for the semiconductor industry (corrosion resistant)
- Surface post processing know-how targeted for semiconductor needs including coatings
- Experience with cleaning processes meeting semiconductor manufacturing requirements
Additive Manufacturing of Semiconductor Devices
3D printing can print top-of-the-line custom component solutions for the semiconductor market with outstanding properties such as high temperature resistance, chemical stability, and excellent mechanical strength. These properties make custom semiconductor 3D printed parts ideal for use in harsh operating environments, where they can withstand extreme temperatures and corrosive chemicals. In addition, 3D printing technology is able to produce complex and custom-designed parts that are not possible through traditional manufacturing methods, providing more design freedom and flexibility to semiconductor companies around the world. With its combination of technical performance and manufacturing versatility, additive manufacturing is the best solution to meet the demanding requirements of the semiconductor industry.
Transforming semiconductor production of complex parts and components
3D printing will play an important role in promoting the trend of semiconductor equipment to become more complex. The use of 3D printing to manufacture semiconductor equipment meets the development trend of related products to become more compact, efficient, modular, and multi-material. In particular, 3D printing has advantages that traditional manufacturing technologies do not have for processing special shapes, integrated structures, thin walls, thin fins, microchannels, very complex shapes, lattice structures, etc. Through additive manufacturing, more complex fluid manifolds or cooling structure designs can be constructed, with function as the priority, without the need to compromise like traditional designs. In the end, smooth channels or channels without right-angle bends will be obtained to improve dynamic performance. 3D printing additive manufacturing technology can realize integrated components of semiconductor industry equipment structures, and new design concepts can be quickly iterated, which can also save the cost and time of reordering different parts, which will enable designers to obtain the desired functional advantages faster.
Additive Manufacturing of Semiconductor Equipment
Semiconductor lithography and wafer processing equipment needs to continue to innovate to meet the precision, speed, reliability and productivity requirements of increasingly complex microchip production. Therefore, the need to continuously improve the quality of semiconductor equipment parts, reduce equipment production costs, shorten time to market and minimize supply chain disruptions remains.
With many years of expertise in semiconductor additive manufacturing and a dedicated team, Elimold understands these challenges and can help semiconductor industry OEM and suppliers overcome them. As a complete solutions provider, we will work with you on equipment and application development, helping you transition from prototype to production and realize your own equipment design.
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You’ve come to the right place! At Elimold, we’re committed to ensuring our customers get the top semiconductor industry related products they need. We’ve been in business for years, which means you can rest assured that our cutting-edge knowledge always keeps us ahead of our competitors. Have any questions about what we can do for you? Want to get a quote on a part designed specifically for your needs?
Additive Manufacturing Revolutionizes Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing has transformed equipment manufacturers in the semiconductor industry with immediate benefits. Equipment manufacturers gain significant advantages with the design flexibility of additive manufacturing and the seamless transition from prototyping to custom part production. Thermal management of key components such as wafer stages is improved, thereby increasing the accuracy, speed and overall life cycle value of the equipment. Another key application involves optimizing fluid flow within complex manifolds. 3D printing technology also provides structural optimization through lightweight, high-strength components, improving strength-to-weight ratios, corrosion-resistant materials, and time to market. In addition, AM simplifies the manufacturing process, eliminating the need for labor-intensive brazing and multi-part assembly.
Unlock value through rapid manufacturing throughout product development
Speed is a key requirement in semiconductor manufacturing, and it’s where 3D printing offers the biggest advantage. With Elimold’s 3D printing technology, engineers can reduce the barriers between ideas and functional ESD-safe parts. Whether it’s shortening design cycles, making more iterations, accelerating tool development, or building more optimized final parts, increased efficiency has powerful advantages throughout the semiconductor product manufacturing process. With our semiconductor 3D printing services, customers can get production-grade parts on the same day to model and validate new concepts at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing. Win new business by quickly machining and producing proof-of-concept parts with ESD-safe materials. Speed up assembly and simplify heavy work tasks with ergonomic custom fixtures. Accelerate time to market and enable engineers to improve prototypes and production tools with more iterations, resulting in better products to meet customer requirements.
How can Elimold help you with your semiconductor parts needs?
Leading semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturers require their suppliers to be certified to ensure the highest quality levels. We work hard to help multiple chip manufacturing equipment manufacturers obtain and maintain these certifications. Elimold has a reputation for helping semiconductor companies bring their innovative products to market quickly and cost-effectively.
- Provide you with engineering assistance to help you optimize your designs for manufacturability, reliability, and durability.
- Help you select the best material for each component to ensure it provides optimal performance and life in your critical applications.
- Support you throughout the product lifecycle, from rapid prototyping of new part designs to bridge and production manufacturing.
Partner for Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing and Product Development
Elimold reports that 3D printing services can disrupt the semiconductor industry by accelerating production and reducing production costs, and creating a more resilient supply chain. Our 3D printing services can streamline the production process of precision semiconductor parts without the need for clean rooms, creating the potential for larger production scales and new applications. Our services can print any material at scale, which can improve the speed, accuracy and cost of producing innovative products for the semiconductor industry. Elimold’s additive manufacturing services can reduce its complexity, high costs and high water and energy consumption while providing the required high resolution. It can also scale up semiconductor production to a level with unparalleled reliability and repeatability. The semiconductor industry needs to innovate continuously to meet the complex challenges of microchip production. Our additive manufacturing (AM) services can significantly increase design freedom, resulting in faster and more accurate systems while reducing costs. This ensures that you stay at the forefront of technological advancements and the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry. Whether you are just starting out or fully engaged in production, Elimold will provide expertise and support at every stage of your additive manufacturing journey. You will get a true manufacturing partner.
Benefits of 3D Printing Integration for Semiconductors
Adopting 3D printing technology opens the way not only for prototyping but also for end-use part production. Traditionally, there was no one-size-fits-all part for such chip trays. As a result, the supply chain cycle from validation to manufacturing became cumbersome – costing more time and money, limiting part design. With 3D printing integration, semiconductor manufacturers can:
- Perform design iterations and bring optimized parts from design to printing in a short period of time.
- Get replacement parts without MOQ restrictions at a fraction of the cost.
- Minimize the potential contamination of trays due to storage.
- Unlock digital inventory – keep physical storage space lean and save space costs.
Specialty Materials Options
Our specialty printing materials for 3D printing semiconductor products include:
- Standard thermoplastic filament for insulating layers (extrusion)
- Dielectric inks for insulating layers (extrusion, material jetting)
- Conductive composite filament (extrusion)
- Conductive paste (extrusion)
- Nanoparticle metallic inks (extrusion, material jetting)
- Nanoparticle carbon inks (material jetting)
- Semiconductor inks (material jetting)
Conventional Materials
Elimold’s semiconductor 3D printing service can manufacture conventional materials for various applications for customers.
- Copper (Cu)
- Aluminum (Al)
- Titanium (Ti)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Silver (Ag)
- Gold (Au)
- Tungsten (W)
- Stainless steel
- Cobalt-chrome (CoCr)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Tantalum (Ta)
- Platinum (Pt)
- Palladium (Pd)
- Indium (In)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Ceramics
- Silicon
- Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
- Polyimide (PI)
- Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)
- Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
- Liquid crystal polymer (LCP)
- Epoxy resins
- SU-8 photoresist
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
- Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Cyclic olefin polymer (COP)
- Silicon carbide (SiC)
- Gallium nitride (GaN)
Surface Finishing Options
We offer a variety of surface finishing processes for specialty or general applications in the semiconductor industry.
- Oxygen plasma treatment
- UV ozone treatment
- Wet chemical cleaning/etching
- Vapor polishing/smoothing
- Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP)
- Laser annealing
- Ion beam etching
- Electropolishing
Special Applications
Our 3D printing technology can be used to manufacture a variety of semiconductor components and parts, including:
- Conductive traces and patterns (PCB printing)
- Electrodes
- Capacitors
- Transistors
- Supercapacitors
- RFID tags
- LED
- Touch panels
- Antennas
Conventional applications
Elimold’s semiconductor 3D printing services can manufacture conventional applications for customers.
- Heat sinks
- Connectors
- Casings
- Clips
- Brackets
- Springs
- Sensors
- Microfluidic channels
- Interposers
- Lead frames
- Waveguides
- Antennas
- Gears
- Fasteners
- Cooling channels
- Busbars
- EMI shielding components
- Substrates
- Microactuators
- Probes
Why choose Elimold?
- We have the technical expertise to deliver high-performance, cost-effective parts that meet your critical requirements.
- We offer unmatched manufacturing technology (made in-house, not through third parties) to meet all your needs, including sheet metal forming, precision CNC machining and injection molding. We also offer years of expertise in industrial 3D printing services and multiple additive technologies to meet your needs.
- We specialize in prototyping and small to medium-volume production. We are committed to helping you accelerate your design cycle, reduce new product development costs and bring new products to market faster.
- We are problem solvers. Give us your complex geometries, short-run/high-mix parts and “impossible” projects. We will help you get the job done!
- We have a long history of success, providing high-quality parts to several leading manufacturers in chip manufacturing equipment and the semiconductor industry.
- High quality and accuracy in cleanroom environments, our metal additive solutions ensure high material quality and part accuracy, producing parts in inert gas with stable and very low oxygen content and using proprietary processes for optimal particle cleanliness. This way, metal parts meet cleanroom requirements and are suitable for use in high vacuum environments.
- Scalability and risk reduction, our manufacturing facilities provide increased capacity, flexibility and reduced inventory. We can help OEM eliminate supply chain risk through technology transfer by replicating our manufacturing processes and certifying your suppliers.
Request Your Free Semiconductor 3D Printing Quote Today
After receiving your drawings, our engineers will analyze your custom Semiconductor 3D Printing parts right away. We actively work with you to clarify all details before providing a quote that is both economical and accurate.