Safety is something that semiconductor equipment suppliers need to
incorporate into all aspects of their equipment since the manufacturing process
involves the routine use of chemical processing.
Safety guidelines, such as the SEMI S2, published by the global
industry of microelectronics manufacturers, ensures suppliers implement safe
operating protocols. Better ergonomic design of semiconductor
manufacturing equipment as described in SEMI S8, helps promote a safer operating environment to reduce operator
fatigue and strain.
Old installations may not meet the current safety standards or satisfy
the owner's safety goals. It's better to purchase brand-new equipment that
incorporates the use of upgraded safety features to ensure that the equipment and
work environment will be as safe as possible.
Modutek follows the SEMI safety and ergonomics
guidelines by designing equipment that's easy to use and reduces strain and fatigue. These include the wafer
holding tray on Modutek wet benches which uses a robot arm whose function is to
hold and move the tray to the front of the station for optimal loading with
less effort. The wafer holding tray is just one of the examples of how Modutek
implements ergonomic design to help
operators do their work safely and with less effort. This results in fewer
accidents, increased productivity and a better work environment.
Manufacturing facilities and research centers need to prioritize
safety when purchasing semiconductor
manufacturing equipment. While
manufacturing facilities and research labs use clean rooms fitted with sprinkler
systems, fire alarms and other kinds of fire protection, they can reduce the
likelihood of fire accidents by minimizing the use of flammable equipment. Many
wet bench processes use corrosive chemicals in tanks and pipes made of plastics
or other synthetic materials that can be flammable. Modutek can support efforts
of reducing the use of flammable materials by supplying equipment that complies
with the FM 4910 flammability specifications to further reduce the likelihood
of fire.
Find out more about how Modutek’s ergonomic designs can benefit your
facility by reading the complete article “Designing
Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment for Ergonomics and Safety.” Call
Modutek if you have questions or would like to discuss your specific
semiconductor equipment requirements.
