The novel technique is based on the VarifocalNet deep-learning object detection framework, which was reportedly tweaked to achieve quicker and more accurate results. Compared to other such methods, ...

Portable 3D optical inspection with 4Di InSpec transforms surface metrology, enhancing defect detection and quality assurance ...

Geomembranes play a critical role in modern containment systems, from landfills and wastewater lagoons to mining operations and industrial ponds. Because these liners are designed to prevent leaks ...

Detecting macro-defects early in the wafer processing flow is vital for yield and process improvement, and it is driving innovations in both inspection techniques and wafer test map analysis. At the ...

Defect detection requirements on the order of 10 defective parts per million (DPPM) are driving improvements in inspection tools’ resolution and throughput at foundries and OSATs. However, defects ...

Semiconductors are used in devices such as memory chips and solar cells, and within them may exist invisible defects that ...

Semiconductors are used in devices such as memory chips and solar cells, and within them may exist invisible defects that ...

In industry, the detection of anomalies such as scratches, dents, and discolorations is crucial to ensure product quality and safety. However, conventional methods rely on heavy computational ...

Researchers have designed a robust image-based anomaly detection (AD) framework with illumination enhancement and noise suppression features that can enhance the detection of subtle defects in ...