The implementation of a real-time imaging system to support the robotic transfer of semiconductor wafers within an ion implanter is described. Since the system is to be embedded in a product, it must be economically v...
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The implementation of a real-time imaging system to support the robotic transfer of semiconductor wafers within an ion implanter is described. Since the system is to be embedded in a product, it must be economically viable, and therefore capable of being supported by an inexpensive computing platform. In practice, this can be achieved by exploiting the inherent constraints. In this application, a great deal of the geometry of the environment to be sensed is known a priori, which has resulted in the implementation of an optimal system configuration. This has been performed in a controlled manner, and thus the flexibility of the overall system has not been compromised.< >
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Brighton has been directing research at improving manufacturing flexibility within the electronics industry, particularly within surface mount technology (...
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The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Brighton has been directing research at improving manufacturing flexibility within the electronics industry, particularly within surface mount technology (SMT) production. One of the areas in which much potential exists, is the development of sensory systems that are able to intelligently control all elements within the manufacturing environment. Machine vision has been shown to improve the flexibility and quality within manufacturing processes. Although the potential for machine vision exists, applications have been restricted to high volume manufacturing due to prohibitive costs and the inherent inflexibility of present vision systems. The authors have been addressing the problems associated with the design and integration of vision systems by developing an object oriented framework to facilitate machine vision development.< >
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