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CoreFlow’s innovative aeromechanical non-contact solutions significantly improved yield and production performance at a world-renown FPD manufacturer.
The Challenge
When we first met with our customer, an Asia-based FPD manufacturer, they were operating non-CoreFlow air-floating platforms for conveying and inspecting glass substrates. They were experiencing instability of the floating glass, leading to the following difficulties:
- Frequent scratching of the glass substrate, due to contact with the conveyor.
- Poor production yield as a result of the high reject rate.
- Inefficient pressure supply, leading to high energy costs.
Following a series of meetings, the customer agreed to test CoreFlow’s high-precision air-floating solution for handling glass substrates of a variety of sizes and thicknesses and was highly satisfied with the results.
The Solution
In 2018, the customer kicked-off a 3-year program to upgrade their existing conveyor lines with CoreFlow’s solution. The improved stability enabled the customer to use the conveyor for glass substrates of a variety of sizes and thicknesses.
To simplify the upgrade, Coreflow designed special PA and PV air bars in accordance with existing form factors, allowing for a seamless retrofit that required no support frame modifications. “The exceptional added value of our non-contact system is that it can be utilized to support glass substrates of multiple dimensions and thicknesses using the same conveyor”, explained Ami Herman, CoreFlow’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “This outstanding capability is achieved thanks to CoreFlow’s solution-oriented approach, based on the SmartNozzle™ technology, which is at the heart of CoreFlow's non-contact air floating systems.”
Results
The customer has reported the following achievements since implementing the CoreFlow solution:
- Zero scratches!
- Improved production yield due to elimination of substrate damage.
- Decrease of 80% in operating costs, thanks to the reduced air pressure requirements.
The customer plans to continue to upgrade additional lines with CoreFlow solutions, and in parallel, intends to build new lines using CoreFlow systems as well.
“This successful joint process illustrates the value we place on the establishment of close cooperation with our partners,” said Mr. Herman. “It all starts with studying the requirements and understanding the existing challenges in order to design and deliver advanced, customized substrate-handling solutions. Working closely with our partners, understanding their current and future needs, and designing the solutions to address them is a key to a successful long-term relationship”.
CoreFlow HQ, Jan 6, 2021 – CoreFlow Ltd., a world-class solution provider of high-accuracy aeromechanical handling and conveying solutions for the semiconductor and flat-panel display (FPD) industries, announced the opening of its new demonstration center near Tokyo, Japan.
The new demonstration center allows CoreFlow to work closely with customers in order to meet new challenges that arise - from the early stages of development to the product delivery stage.
Customers that visit our center can get an in-depth look at a variety of unique and advanced aeromechanical solutions which are specifically designed for the Semiconductor manufacturing processes, allowing them to experience first-hand the added value of CoreFlow’s solutions.
The demonstration center is managed and operated by Mr. Akira Yabe – CoreFlow’s support representative in Japan. To arrange a visit to the demo center, please contact Mr. Yabe at the following email: Email住址會使用灌水程式保護機制。你需要啟動Javascript才能觀看它 .
The CoreFlow demonstration center is located in Sagamihara, Japan. For directions to the center, please visit the following link.
CoreFlow HQ, August 26, 2020 – CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solution provider of non-contact advanced handling and conveying systems, announced the successful testing of CobraMotion™ - a newly-developed technology designed to prevent damage to the edges of glass substrates in flat-panel display (FPD) fabrication.
As glass substrates become larger and thinner, new and innovative non-contact handling and conveying techniques are needed to protect them from damage. The primary challenge is to ensure that the leading and trailing edges of the substrate, which naturally tend to bend toward the handling platform, will not contact the platform – thus avoiding scratches and breakage.
CobraMotion™ is a unique pressure/vacuum (PV) technology designed to avoid contact between a PV stage and the warped glass substrate. With CobraMotion™, the vacuum force and mass flow rate (MFR) applied to the leading edge and the trailing edge of the glass are reduced, while the vacuum force and MFR applied to the center of the glass remain constant. As a result, the equilibrium height of the glass is higher at the edges than in the center, thus preventing damage to the edges of the substrate, and improving yields.
“CobraMotion™ is a unique solution that was developed by CoreFlow to give our customers a competitive edge and outstanding product yield and quality," said Eric Joely, CoreFlow’s CEO. "We are proud to develop leading-edge technologies and solutions, and to help our customers meet the growing demands and challenges in the FPD industry"
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the FPD and Semiconductor industries. The company develops, manufactures, and markets handling, conveying, and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow Announces New Stage Blockage Monitoring System for PV (Pressure Vacuum) air-floating stages
CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of non-contact advanced handling and conveying systems announced the successful testing of the newly developed monitoring system for Air Floating stages.
Stage blockage events reduce manufacturing system performance, harming substrate floating height precision. In extreme cases, blockages may cause direct contact between the substrate and the stage surface, damaging the substrate.
The system, monitors the stage supply in the process area, enabling alerts in a short time after a blockage occurs. This indication allows the production team to pinpoint an occurring event faster after one glass cycle time, significantly reducing troubleshooting time and increasing production yield.
The Stage Blockage monitoring system is compatible with CoreFlow PV Air Floating or Vacuum stages. For example, it can be used on coating systems, inspection systems, inkjet printers, and it is scalable to any substrate size with any nozzles pattern distribution like orthogonal in two axes, staggered distribution in one axis, axis-symmetric, or random distribution. The system can set to monitor all vacuum nozzles in the system or only part of them.
"The Stage Blockage Monitoring System that was develop by CoreFlow’s leading engineering team, brings our customers a competitive edge and a great value in their product yield and quality," said Eric Joely, CoreFlow CEO. "We are proud to continue and develop leading-edge products for our customer to support the growing challenges and demands in the FPD industry"
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CoreFlow’s innovative Selective Vacuum technology was recently selected by a major semiconductor inspection machine manufacturer to serve as its handling platform.
Selective Vacuum enables effective and reliable handling of semiconductor wafers in applications where the wafers are often of irregular shape and thickness. “Semiconductor back-end, offline applications such as this, represent a real challenge to our customers and therefore an opportunity for us,” said Ami Herman, Core Flow’s VP of Sales and Marketing.“CoreFlow was selected by an inspection machine manufacturer following a long and comprehensive collaborative process, in which we were able to address our customer’s challenges in an optimal way. Our product was compared with the competition in terms of handling reliability, cleanliness, simplicity, and price.” “At CoreFlow, we keep are constantly striving to offer unique solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers to increase uptime, yield, and improve ROI.”
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow provides high-precision, air-floatation solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor, FPD, and other industries. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and supports handling, conveying, and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of advanced, aeromechanical-based handling and conveying systems announced the availability of a Flow Rate Calculator for its Pressure-Atmospheric (PA) handling solutions. The calculator can be accessed on the company’s web site using the link:
The calculator, which allows Air Floating (PA) system users to accurately compute air pressure supply requirements, improves system efficiency, and reduces energy expenses. To use the calculator, the user simply enters a set of parameters including system size, substrate thickness, and air gap requirements. The online tool, which performs calculations for both “Flat” and “80-degree” PA systems, responds with highly accurate MFR (mass flow rate) and input powering requirements.
CoreFlow's customers, who are constantly striving to maintain a competitive edge in their manufacturing operations, can use the calculator to improve operational efficiency and reduce energy costs. The online calculator allows them to quickly and easily perform MFR computations, which can then be used to optimize system performance, applying exactly the power level needed to achieve the required air gap.
Once the parameters are entered on the calculator main page, the user can view the calculated results online for various types of air-bars and can distribute the results by email.
To use the calculator, access the page:
https://coreflow.com/calc/
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow provides high-precision, air-floatation solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor, FPD, and other industries. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and supports handling, conveying, and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of advanced, aeromechanical-based handling and conveying systems recently installed a large air-floating stage at the Institute of Space Systems (IRAS) at Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany.
The air-floating stage enables the operation of experimental satellites in a simulated weightless environment. Unlike existing air-floating stages, in which the satellite requires a supply of compressed gas to create its own air cushions, CoreFlow's air-floating stage at provides the cushion, freeing the experimenters to focus on the testing of spacecraft attitude and orbit control.
CoreFlow’s air-floating stage provides a 4 x 7-meter platform that supports a 30-kilogram satellite mockup at a minimum floating height of 50 microns above the platform surface.
"CoreFlow’s air-floating stage enables us to perform experiments involving rotational and translational degrees of freedom," said Prof. Enrico Stoll, Head of IRAS, "Orbital debris is a growing concern in spaceflight. Thanks to the CoreFlow system, we are coming closer to our goal of developing new technologies for active debris removal."
CoreFlow invites research institutions to inquire about our unique air-floating experimental platform. For further information, contact: Yaron Baron - Email住址會使用灌水程式保護機制。你需要啟動Javascript才能觀看它
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About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow provides high-precision, air-floatation solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor, FPD, and other industries. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and supports handling, conveying, and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of advanced, aeromechanical-based handling and conveying systems, announced a non-contact chuck for silicon wafer processing applications.
The demand for smaller, faster, more efficient semiconductors has accelerated the need for ultra-clean production environments. The CoreFlow non-contact chuck was developed in response to this demand. Employing CoreFlow's patented SmartNozzlesTM technology, the silicon wafer is pneumatically clamped, floating over the chuck’s surface at a precise and stable height. The chuck improves yield and throughput by virtually eliminating backside particle contamination, and protecting the backside surface from damage.
In benchmark tests performed on the non-contact chuck at a customer production site, the wafer fly height was set to 30µm and maintained an accurate vertical position of ±3µm. The wafer backside contamination was then compared to a process utilizing a standard chuck. The resulting measurements indicated that the non-contact chuck particle count was reduced by a factor of more than 100 (!), easily conforming to the most exacting industry requirements.
The clamping stability provided by the non-contact chuck allows for high-magnification optical inspection, metrology, overlay, and more. In addition, the physical separation eliminates the transmission of high-frequency interference between the chuck and the wafer, and prevent thermal stresses.
Since its introduction to the market, the chuck has been adopted by major semiconductor equipment manufacturers and is used in production at numerous semiconductor fabs.
For more information about CoreFlow’s non-contact chuck, visit the page:
https://www.coreflow.com/solutions/semiconductor-industry/non-contact-chuck-for-semiconductor
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow provides high-precision, air-floatation solutions for critical processes in the semiconductor, FPD, and other industries. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and supports handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of advanced, non-contact handling and conveying systems, announced a selective vacuum solution for the semiconductor industry that addresses the challenges of handling warped or bowed wafers.
Standard vacuum chucks and gripping systems, when handling a warped wafer, often fail to maintain a grip on the wafer, and may drop it, thereby wasting material, machine time, and human resources.
CoreFlow’s Innovative Selective Vacuum Technology
Utilizing its SmartNozzle™ technology, CoreFlow’s handling mechanism acquires the bowed wafer even when only a fraction of the vacuum array is covered. The selective vacuum method employs flow resistors that choke the flow at the uncovered vacuum ports, ensuring that the covered ports maintain the required vacuum level.
When comparing a CoreFlow end-effector employing the selective vacuum solution to a conventional product, it was demonstrated that when losing contact in two out of four vacuum pads, the CoreFlow end-effector maintained a vacuum level of slightly over -700 mbar while the standard product generated a level of -50 mbar only! CoreFlow’s selective vacuum pads retained the wafer at a force that is 14 times more powerful than the force generated by the standard vacuum.
CoreFlow’s unique solution helps semiconductor manufacturers quickly and safely handle wafers, thereby increasing throughput, raising production yields, and improving ROI.
For more information on CoreFlow’s SmartNozzle® technology and selective vacuum solutions, visit the page:
https://www.coreflow.com/solutions/semiconductor-industry/selective-vacuum
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow provides high-precision, air-floatation solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor, FPD, and other industries. The company develops, manufactures, markets, and supports handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow is proud to participate in a venture of the “Tassiyeda” Industry Volunteers for Advanced Education association and the “Reali” Technical High School in Haifa. In this venture, CoreFlow’s team of mentors works with students majoring in system engineering, providing guidance in the process of new product development, and in project management.
In this program, mentors from CoreFlow guide groups of students through the entire product development process, accompanying them from the conceptual idea stage, through the development process, and to the product introduction stage. In the course of the mentoring process, students identify the needs and problems underlying the demand for a new product, perform market research, present possible solutions, practice decision making, implement the proposed solution, and then present their product.
“We at CoreFlow are excited to participate in this educational venture, in which students are encouraged to join Israel’s industrial sector and are provided with real-world experience in the realms of product development and project management,” said Eric Joely, CoreFlow CEO. “This venture allows the students to combine their theoretical engineering studies with practical experience in the industry.”
“The partnership with CoreFlow’s experienced mentors introduced our students to field-proven work processes and project methodologies”, said Einat Sharf, the coordinator for the northern chapter of the “Taasiyeda” organization. “The professional guidance provided by CoreFlow’s mentors helped to improve the students’ effectiveness in their management of the project – from the idea stage to the introduction of the new product.” added Gilad Benski system engineering department supervisor.
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high-precision, air-floating solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
About Tassiyeda association
“Taasiyeda”, supported by the Israel Manufacturers Association and the Ministry of Education, is a voluntary organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of industry-related scientific knowledge within the Israeli educational system and in the general community at large
The Hebrew Reali School in Haifa
Founded in 1913, Reali vision is to be a first-rate educational institution, a leader and pioneer which encourages and prepares its pupils to be worthy and decent human beings, engaged and critical citizens contributing to and inspiring Israeli society.
CoreFlow's HQ, Nov 20, 2019 – CoreFlow will exhibit at SEMICON Japan, its advance solutions for non-contact handling in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The show will take place Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan on Dec 11-13, 2019.
Please come visit our booth: #2455 in West Exhibition Hall 1, to see a live demo of our advance solutions.
CoreFlow will participate in the Exhibitor Seminar in SEMICON Japan 2019, presenting "Advanced Technologies For Reliable Warped Wafer Handling". The presentation will be held in the Exhibitor Seminar Room 1（West 1 Meeting Room) on Friday, Dec 13, 2019, between 11:20 to 12:10 .
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
About SEMICON Japan
SEMICON Japan takes place in the heart of the semiconductor supply chain with more than 750 exhibiting companies from Japan and other regions, showcasing innovative solutions for your technology challenges and business success more about.
CoreFlow HQ, Oct 31, 2019 – CoreFlow Ltd., is a world-class solution provider of high accuracy handling and conveying aeromechanical systems to the semiconductor and FPD industries have signed a distributor agreement with EURIS Semiconductors GmbH (www.euris-semiconductor.com), a global supplier of product into the semiconductor market.“The equipment market in Europe is a prime target for CoreFlow”, says Ami Herman, CoreFlow’s VP of sales. “Having a local partner is always advantageous when it comes to bridging gaps such as language and culture. With many years of operation in this market and rich history of past and current customers, EURIS serves as an excellent channel into this market for CoreFlow.The combination of CoreFlow design and manufacturing with EURIS sales and support will benefit both companies and accelerate market penetration.”
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high-precision, air-floating solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
About EURIS
Euris is a European Equipment and Materials Distribution Company servicing the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry. EURIS provides Full coverage of Europe with offices in France, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Euris offers its customers new opportunities to continuously improve and accelerate their performance and enhance their competitive advantage.
By covering the marketing and sales aspects of their businesses, Euris helps strengthen it's principal's competitive advantage by focusing on design, process and equipment reliability.
CoreFlow's HQ, Oct 27, 2019 – CoreFlow will be exhibiting in the coming SEMICON Europe, it's advance solutions for non-contact handling in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The show will take place on 12 - 15 November 2019, in Messe München, Munich, Germany.
Please come visit us at our European distributor booth: #351 in Hall B1 (EURIS Semiconductors GMBH), to see live demonstration of our various solutions.
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow's HQ, Aug 27, 2019 – CoreFlow will exhibit at SEMICON Taiwan, its advance solutions for non-contact handling in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The show will take place in TWTC NAGANG HALL, Taipei, Taiwan ROC on September 18-20, 2019.
Please come visit us in booth: #I2308 on 1st Floor (Jheng Han Electronic Technology Co. booth).
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
About SEMICON Japan
SEMICON Taiwan is not just a platform that connects Taiwan and global microelectronics ecosystems but also a bridge that facilitates smooth collaboration between the industry, the government, the academia, and research institutions more about.
CoreFlow HQ, Israel, August 22, 2019 -- CoreFlow's CEO, Mr. Eric Joely, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Ami Herman, will present the company’s family of advanced aeromechanical handling and conveying solutions for the Flat Panel Display and the Semiconductor industries at the Samsung Display Fair 2019 in Suwon, Korea on August 22-23, 2019.
This unique event is hosted by Samsung and is limited to 30 selected suppliers, who will present their solutions at the fair. "Being selected by Samsung to attend this important event is a great honor, and is a testament to the importance of CoreFlow’s role in some of the most critical processes in the production of Flat Panel Displays in Samsung’s fabs," said Eric Joely.
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the FPD and Semiconductor industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow HQ, Aug 18, 2019 – CoreFlow Ltd., a world-class solution provider of high-accuracy aeromechanical handling and conveying solutions for the semiconductor and flat-panel display (FPD) industries, announced today the opening of its new demonstration center in Zhubei, Taiwan.
At the new demo center, customers can review and test CoreFlow's advanced aeromechanical products, which are specifically designed for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing processes. The new office also supports activities such as product assembly and provides technical services to the local customers.
"Our key advantage is our close relationship with our customers – which allows us to work with them on their projects from the inception stage to the delivery of the product to the end customer" noted Ami Herman, CoreFlow's VP of Sales & Marketing. "The new demo center will enable our customers to actually see and feel the added value of our solutions.”
“CoreFlow's decision to invest resources in the Southeast Asian market is a strategic one,” said Eric Joely, Coreflow CEO. "Requests from semiconductor and FPD equipment manufacturers are arriving more frequently and are becoming increasingly demanding. The new office allows us to quickly meet new challenges, and to accelerate the proliferation of Coreflow’s products.”
Celebrating 20 years of excellence in the field of flow-based handling systems. CoreFlow is very proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer.
With over 800 systems installed in major flat panel display (FPD) and semiconductor fabs, Coreflow is recognized as a true market leader.
"Our SmartNozzle™ is at the core of our technology. Our SmartNozzle™ flow-based approach and relentless persistence have made us what we are today”, noted Eric Joely, CoreFlow CEO. “We trust our customers to tell us what they need and provide their feedback after they have tested our solution. This type of close cooperation means delivery of quality solutions (rather than just a product) on time and in spec.”
“Our growth is based on responding to customers’ needs while also developing next-generation products.
This balanced approach has put us in the pilot seat over the years.”
“CoreFlow’s deployment in markets like South East Asia allows us to provide timely support”, adds Ami Herman, Coreflow sales and marketing manager. “Our customers know that not only can we solve their technical issues, but we are also the first ones to respond to their needs. Fab operation is very costly and every second counts. Our ability to act swiftly matters.”
CoreFlow HQ, ISRAEL, June 24th, 2019 -- CoreFlow Ltd., a leading supplier of advanced aeromechanical handling and conveying solutions, recently launched its newest product, a semiconductor robot end-effector.
Coreflow’s selective vacuum-based end-effector is specifically designed to address the growing market of non-standard warped wafers.
The new requirement came from an existing customer that has been utilizing another CoreFlow product successfully. Thanks to effective collaboration between the parties and the unsurpassed performance of the CoreFlow product, the customer turned to Coreflow to design this latest end-effector.
When asked “Why CoreFlow?”, the customer noted: “Coreflow was and is my logical option when it comes to solving wafer handling challenges”.
“Our selective vacuum-based handling platform enables us to address applications where standard vacuum systems had failed”, said Eric Joely, Coreflow’s CEO. "20 years of specializing in flow-based technologies allow us to tailor “out of the box” solutions which help our customers face today’s and tomorrow’s challenges”.
“The fact that many of these inquiries come from existing customers”, he adds, “tells us that not only do our existing products perform well but that we are also considered a one-stop-shop solution provider”.
CoreFlow's HQ, Sep 27, 2018 – CoreFlow will exhibit at SEMICON Japan, its advance solutions for non-contact handling in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The show will take place Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan on Dec 12-14, 2018.
Please come visit our booth: #5523 in East Exhibition Hall 5.
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the Semiconductor and FPD industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
About SEMICON Japan
SEMICON Japan takes place in the heart of the semiconductor supply chain with more than 750 exhibiting companies from Japan and other regions, showcasing innovative solutions for your technology challenges and business success more about.
12th International Conference on Advances in Fluid Mechanics, July 10-12 2018, in Ljublijana Slovenia
Dr. Boaz Nishri, CoreFlow CTO, and Mr. Ronen Lautman, CoreFlow System Engineer, present at the 12th International Conference on Advances in Fluid Mechanics, (AFM 2018), which was organized by the Wessex Institute and was held this year in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Dr. Nishri presented CoreFlow's exclusive development, "1D Analytic Model for PV Aeromechanical Systems”. The 1D Analytic Model is based on the analogy between airflow and electric current and was compared in this work with a 3D CFD model. The results prove minor differences only (~3%) between the 1D analytic model and the full CFD analysis while benefitting from very fast performance calculations and low cost of ownership.
Mr. Lautman presented "The Effect of Nozzles Characteristics on PV Aeromechanical Systems". It was found that the nozzles' characteristics play a major role in determining PV performance. Vacuum (V) nozzles should be designed for viscous-dominant performance, while pressure (P) nozzles should be designed for inertial-dominant performance.
CoreFlow's R&D team, led by Dr. Nishri, develops leading-edge aeromechanical technologies and processes that address the growing challenges faced by the FPD and Semiconductors industries, and provide CoreFlow customers with efficient, innovative solutions.
For more details about the 12th International Conference on Advances in Fluid Mechanics, (AFM 2018) visit at:
https://www.wessex.ac.uk/conferences/2018
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the FPD and Semiconductor industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
CoreFlow's CEO – Mr. Eric Joely – present at the DISPLAY WEEK 2018 Business Conference in Los Angeles Convention Center USA on May 21, 2018.
The increasing demand for polymer and flexible glass displays brings new challenges of conveying and handling flexible substrates in the display manufacturing process. CoreFlow is offering air floating solutions that can handle flexible substrates and can meet the new demanding challenges.
Mr. Joely will talk in the dedicated session of "Technologies Enabling Next Generation Displays" about innovative handling solutions that were developed by CoreFlow.
For more details about DISPLAY WEEK 2018 Business Conference and agenda visit:
https://www.displayweek.org/2018/Program/BusinessConference.aspx
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the FPD and Semiconductor industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
About SID
Society for Information Display is comprised of the top scientists, engineers, corporate researchers, and business people of the display industry, valued at over US$100B annually. SID was formed in 1962 to promulgate display technology, and that work continues today, publishing a monthly Journal of SID, Information Display magazine, and our annual Digest of Technical Papers, which is presented at our annual
CoreFlow HQ, ISRAEL, 26 Feb 2018 -- CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of non-contact advanced handling and conveying systems, has recently released a non-contact semiconductor chuck for silicon wafers processing.
The chuck was developed to address the growing industry demand for elimination of wafer backside contamination (particles free). Utilizing CoreFlow's unique SmartNozzlesTM technology, the silicon wafer floats over the chuck surface at a precise height while it is pneumatically clamped, eliminating backside contamination and friction wear.
The non-contact chuck was successfully tested at a leading semiconductor customer and can be used in various applications such as inspection, metrology, overlay, wafer thinning and more.
CoreFlow's customer stated "using CoreFlow's non-contact chuck in our process significantly reduces backside particles count and hence enhancing our process yield"
“By offering a non-contact platform to the semiconductor industry, Coreflow enables next-generation technology," said Eric Joely, Coreflow CEO "As semiconductors become smaller, faster and more efficient, device size shrinks and the need for clean process intensifies. This calls for an “out of the box” solution, a call that Coreflow has answered”.
For more information about the non-contact chuck please refer to
http://www.coreflow.com/solutions/non-contact-chuck-for-semiconductor
About CoreFlow Ltd.:
CoreFlow develops, manufactures and markets advanced handling and conveying solutions for Flat Panel Display (FPD) equipment manufacturers including LCD and OLED displays. With more than 700 installations worldwide, CoreFlow’s air floating solutions can be found on the production floors of many top FPD manufacturing fab plants, where they reliably handle the glass panels of the leading display brands. CoreFlow brings several decades of combined aero-mechanical expertise to deliver manufacturing solutions with unmatched quality, accuracy, and stability – solutions that minimize your risk and maximize your manufacturing yield and throughput. CoreFlow's headquarters and research facilities are based in Israel, with sales and support representatives located in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China.
CoreFlow HQ, ISRAEL, Nov. 29, 2017 -- CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of non-contact advanced handling and conveying systems, recently installed a large air-floating stage at the Institute of Space Systems (IRAS) at Technical University of Braunschweig.
The air-floating stage is aimed to enable the experimental satellites to simulate a weightless environment by floating them on air cushions. Unlike most of existing air-floating stages where an experimental satellite requires a separate supply of compressed gas to form the air cushions for themselves, the CoreFlow's air-floating stage at IRAS generates itself air cushions to support the test facilities. Thus long-term simulations are possible for the experimental testing of spacecraft attitude and orbit control.
The installed stage area size is 4 x 7 meters and can float experimental satellite mockups at a minimum floating height of 50 microns above the surface, with a maximum weight of 30Kg, allowing experimental satellite mockups to experience rotational and translational degrees of freedom.
"CoreFlow air floating stage allows us to successfully run experimental satellites to experience rotational and translational freedom." said Prof. Enrico Stoll, Head of IRAS, "Orbital debris is a growing concern in spaceflight. Thanks to the CoreFlow system we are coming closer to our goal of developing new technologies for active debris removal"
About CoreFlow:
CoreFlow develops manufactures and markets advanced handling and conveying solutions for Flat Panel Display (FPD) equipment manufacturers including LCD and OLED displays. With more than 700 installations worldwide, CoreFlow’s air floating solutions can be found on the production floors of many top FPD manufacturing fab plants, where they reliably handle the glass panels of the leading display brands. CoreFlow brings several decades of combined aero-mechanical expertise to deliver manufacturing solutions with unmatched quality, accuracy, and stability – solutions that minimize your risk and maximize your manufacturing yield and throughput. CoreFlow's headquarters and research facilities are based in Israel, with sales and support representatives located in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China. Additional information may be found at www.coreflow.com.
CoreFlow CEO – Mr. Eric Joely – present at the 2017 IHS China Display Conference in The Intercontinental Shanghai NECC, China on September 7-8, 2017.
The increasing demand for polymer and flexible glass displays brings new challenges of conveying and handling flexible substrates in the display manufacturing process. CoreFlow is offering air-floating solutions that can handle flexible substrates, and can meet the new demanding challenges.
Mr. Joely will talk about "High Precision Handling Solutions for Thin and Flexible OLED Substrates" that were developed by CoreFlow.
For more details about IHS 2017 China Display Conference and agenda visit:
About CoreFlow Ltd.
CoreFlow is an industry leader in high precision air-floating solutions for critical processes in the FPD and Semiconductor industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets handling, conveying and processing systems used by key equipment manufacturers around the globe.
About IHS
CoreFlow Headquarters, March 25, 2019 – CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of aeromechanical, advanced handling and conveying systems, announced the availability of a Flow Rate Calculator for PA bars on the company’s web site.
The calculator, which allows PA system users to accurately gauge air pressure supply requirements, supports customer’s efforts to improve their system efficiency and reduce energy expenses. To use the calculator, the user simply enters a series of measurements, including system size, substrate thickness, and air gap requirements. The calculator responds with highly accurate Mass Flow Rate (MFR) and input powering requirements.
CoreFlow's customers are constantly striving to improve the efficiency of their manufacturing operations, and are highly focused on reducing energy costs. The
on-line calculator allows them to quickly and easily perform MFR computations. The resulting information can then be used to optimize system performance, applying exactly the power level needed to achieve the required air gap.
CoreFlow’s on-line tool provides precise calculations for both “Flat” (horizontal) and “80-degree” PA systems.
For more information about the CoreFlow MFR Calculator, please check:
https://www.coreflow.com/calc/
CoreFlow Headquarters, Feb 18, 2019 – CoreFlow Ltd., a leading solutions provider of non-contact, advanced handling and conveying systems, is now offering selective vacuum solutions that address the challenges of handling warped wafers. Utilizing its SmartNozzle® technology, CoreFlow’s handling mechanism acquires the wafer even when only a fraction of the vacuum array is covered. This is in contrast to competing technologies, in which a standard vacuum chuck would lose its gripping force and drop the wafer. In order for the vacuum force to acquire a wafer when some of the vacuum ports are uncovered, a selective vacuum is required. Use of permanent flow restrictors chokes the flow, ensuring that all vacuum ports are active – whether or not they are covered.
When comparing the CoreFlow end-effector that utilizes selective vacuum to a conventional product, it was demonstrated that when losing contact in two out of four vacuum pads, the CoreFlow end-effector maintains a vacuum level of slightly over -700 mbar while the standard product generates a level of -50 mbar only! CoreFlow’s selective vacuum pads retain the wafer at a force that is 14 times more powerful than the force generated by the standard vacuum.
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