Enabling Precision Manufacturing with Additive Solutions for Semiconductors

The semiconductor industry is cautiously embracing additive manufacturing, with adoption currently in its early stages. Companies are beginning to explore AM’s potential for producing specialized components with complex geometries, such as custom cooling systems and intricate parts for advanced manufacturing equipment. As the technology demonstrates its ability to meet the industry’s stringent precision and cleanliness requirements, adoption is expected to accelerate. Ensuring the highest quality of AM parts is critical; rigorous testing for dimensional accuracy, functionality and contamination control is mandatory. Standards like ISO/ASTM 52920, which outlines requirements for establishing quality-assured AM processes and production sites across all technologies, provide valuable guidance. Qualified AM supports semiconductor manufacturers in aligning their AM supply chains with these international standards, helping to facilitate adoption while maintaining excellence in quality and precision.