Newsletter | September 29, 2025

09.29.25 -- How Metrology Is Driving Chip Production, Used In Aerospace & More

How Metrology Drives Innovation In Chip Production

Metrology is the science behind precise measurement, and its role in semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly vital as chips get smaller and more complex, powering our digital world.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Measuring Scanning Motion Flatness With AFM

Learn how scanners used for high resolution metrology measurements should be designed and tested for flatness of motion, particularly for atomic force microscopy (AFM).

SPOTLIGHT ON METROLOGY

How Is Metrology Used In Aerospace?

Aerospace products demand mission-critical precision and reliability, requiring metrology tools that deliver accurate, consistent measurement results the first time and every time.

Driving Innovation In Semiconductor Lithography And Metrology

Discover industry-leading UV and EUV photodiodes engineered for semiconductor lithography, metrology, and inspection, pairing high sensitivity, reliability, and customized solutions for demanding applications.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

New Metrology Techniques For Advanced Thin Film Optical Filters

Measuring the spectral response of advanced thin film optical filters is challenging, but can be overcome with the right approach.

Measuring Laser Output In Medical Equipment Manufacturing For FDA Approval

With expertise in power and energy measurement for lasers, see why Gentec-EO is the go-to choice for medical manufacturers in need of accurate and reliable laser beam measurement solutions.

An Introduction To Optical Filters

Optical filters are essential to optical systems used in many different fields. Expand your understanding of optical filters, their types, working principles, and applications with this overview.

Semiconductor Wafer Inspection And Metrology With Multi-Axis Air Bearing Stage

Discover how precision motion control solutions address the evolving challenges of semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring nanometer-level defect detection, high throughput, and reduced costs.

RECENT NEWS

STARLight Project To Take The Lead In Next-Gen Silicon Photonics On 300mm Wafers

Applied Materials, GlobalFoundries Partner To Accelerate AI-Powered Photonics

NASA's Deep Space Communications Demo Exceeds Project Expectations

Strathclyde To Contribute Neuromorphic Photonics Expertise To UK's First IKC

Photon Design Will Exhibit At ECOC 2025 In Copenhagen

IonQ Demonstrates Quantum Frequency Conversion To Telecom Wavelengths

Perovskite-TOPCon Tandems Are Catching Up!

Nuburu To Evaluate Acquisition For Accelerated Growth In Applications Of Blue Laser Tech

Routing Photonic Entanglement Towards A Quantum Internet

Lorentz Solution, NVIDIA Present On Large-Scale 3D Terahertz EM Simulation

FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Aerospace And Defense Solutions From Zygo

Discover how precision and reliability support mission-critical aerospace and defense applications with ruggedized optical components and market-leading metrology technology.

BULLETIN BOARD

FLEXPOINT Laser Modules Brochure

Explore a range of line lasers with a homogeneous power distribution generally used in metrology, as well as high power lasers and special housing units.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS

NanoSensors: NX Series

The NanoSensor® is a non-contact capacitive micrometry system using Target and Probe plates as a parallel capacitor, ideal for metrology, stage control, and microscopy.

Download Datasheet

• Request Information

Prior Scientific Inc.

Connect With Photonics Online: