Hyperspectral Vision
Comprehending the invisible
PVA's Hyperspectral Vision technology offers a comprehensive, non-destructive, and fast inspection of layers, thin films and surfaces.
Inspection for layer deposition
(Large area) manufacturing processes of thin films in industry require a precise control of e.g. film thickness, homogeneity, chemical compositions, crystallinity and surface roughness. In order to determine these properties in real time, Hyperspectral Vision is a novel, cost-efficient, and fast tool as in-line technology for large-area quality control.
Relevant industries
Semiconductor
PVA’s technology allows a wafer inspection in less than 10 seconds, providing spatially resolved data on layer thicknesses from 2 nm to 300 µm, contamination levels and surface properties. As an optics-based technology, it is suitable for use on production wafers. PVA‘s Hyperspectral Vision technology offers a fast, contactless, and comprehensive inspection of semiconductor integration or PCBs assembly quality. It provides spatially-resolved data i. e. on solder paste residuals as well as oils and greases, and surface conditions like oxidation states.
Energy
PVA's Hyperspectral Vision technology offers a fast, contactless, and comprehensive inspection of the anti-corrosion layer on bipolar plates. It provides spatially-resolved data on layer thickness, homogeneity, and defects across the entire bipolar plate.
Aerospace & Defense
PVA's Hyperspectral Vision technology enables fast, contactless, and comprehensive quality inspection for aerospace and defence components. It delivers spatially-resolved data i. e. on protective coating integrity and thin film thickness on turbine blades, surface contaminations on bonding areas, as well as oxidation states and material composition of structural alloys.
Medical
PVA's Hyperspectral Vision technology enables fast, contactless, and comprehensive quality inspection for medical devices and components. It delivers spatially-resolved data i. e. on biocompatible coating thickness and uniformity on implants, residual contaminations from manufacturing processes, as well as surface cleanliness verification of surgical instruments.
FAQs
What is required to use PVA's solutions?
To connect a VEpioneer® or VEreveal solution, an Ethernet (standard RJ45) and power connection is required. All solutions can be operated by almost anyone without prior knowledge. If required, PVA also offers advice for further training and support.
How expensive are PVA's solutions?
The cost of our solution varies based on the specific needs and requirements of each customer. Generally, the VEpioneer® as our standardized bench-top solution is available at a lower price than the in-line module solution VEreveal. For a personalised quote, please contact us with your project details.
How does PVA's software output the results?
VEsolve® is user-centred. On the one hand, the customer has all the options for data preparation and model creation with VEpioneer®. On the other hand, the operator mode together with the VEreveal solution helps to effectively decide whether a good or bad part has been analyzed. In addition, the results can be saved as complete hypercubes, but figures, tables and images can also be extracted.
In what (spatial) resolution are samples measured by VEpioneer® / VEreveal?
Normally, our bench-top VEpioneer® solution is designed for 300 µm spatial resolution. However, this is part of the customisation we offer for an optimally adapted solution.
Can I get a VEpioneer® sample stage for my specific needs?
The sample stage is adjusted to the customer's needs each time. Our product data sheets with detailed technical specifications are available for download on the webpages of the respective solutions.
How fast does the VEpioneer® / VEreveal capture data from a sample?
Within seconds, e.g. the VEpioneer® scans a 300 x 300 mm sample in 20 seconds. However, the acquisition speed for the VEreveal solution is adapted to the manufacturing process and sample sizes. Using predefined machine learning models, the results of the inspection are displayed immediately in our VEsolve® Pro software.
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