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Next-Generation Semiconductor Precursors and Their Challenges
Navigating the Complexities of Next-Generation Precursor Gas in Semiconductor Manufacturing Author: Frank Horvat, PhD, Senior Scientist, Swagelok Company Artificial intelligence (AI) grows more advanced by the day—and as a result, new demands are causing major shifts in the semiconductor industry ...
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How to Optimize Semiconductor ALD Processes
How the Right Valve Can Improve Accuracy and Consistency in Your ALD Process The challenge of maximizing throughput combined with the increasingly complex and precise processes needed to manufacture the latest microchip is driving semiconductor manufacturers to pursue tighter and tighter process c...
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Pitting Corrosion vs. Crevice Corrosion in Stainless Steel
How to Recognize and Prevent Pitting Corrosion and Crevice Corrosion Buddy Damm , Senior Scientist, Swagelok Corrosion—the deterioration of engineered materials by chemical interaction with their environment—is an extraordinarily costly problem. The global cost of corrosion is estimated at approxi...
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Fluid System Leak Detection and Inspection
Common Causes and Costs of Fluid System Leaks Fluid system leaks are a common occurrence in most plants. Because you’re charged with maintaining your plant’s safety and profitability, even the smallest leak can present an issue. That’s why it’s helpful to understand how and why leaks occur, how to ...
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Optimize These Applications for More Profitable Semiconductor Fabs
Three Fluid System Focus Areas for More Profitable Fab Operations The global semiconductor market continues to experience dramatic growth. As of February 2023, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported global semiconductor industry sales totaling $573.5 billion in 2022, the highest-eve...
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Steam Heat Exchangers and Tracing Systems: Best Practices for Design Engineers
Steam Heat Exchangers and Tracing Systems: Best Practices for Design Engineers Alex Chu, Industrial Steam System SME, Swagelok Field Engineering Designing a proper steam heat exchanger or steam heat tracing system first requires a full understanding of the operational characteristics where the sys...
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How Proper Hose Installation Can Reduce Semiconductor Fab Costs
Small Changes to Hose Installation Practices Can Mean Big Semiconductor Manufacturing Savings Maintaining precise temperature control in semiconductor manufacturing processes is crucial. The chemical reactions that take place during atomic layer deposition (ALD), atomic layer etch (ALE), and other ...