Bowman Analytics, a provider of X-ray fluorescence plating measurement equipment, announced a distribution agreement with Nireco in Japan.
This partnership will expand Bowman’s presence in the Japanese market, enhancing the availability of its XRF systems to a broader range of industries. In addition, Nireco will expand its business further in the semiconductor, electronic component, and PCB industries.
Bowman manufactures XRF analytical instruments for various industries and applications, such as semiconductors, electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCB), automotive, aerospace, general metal finishing, lead frames, and jewelry. The XRFs are used for non-destructive measurements of elements from aluminum to uranium, and they can measure up to five layers and 30 elements simultaneously.
Established in 1950 and headquartered in Hachioji City, Tokyo, Nireco distributes advanced instrumentation solutions in Japan. As of early 2024, its sales had consolidated to 9,861 million yen (USD 68 million).
Bowman says the semiconductor industry is currently reaching the limits of circuit miniaturization, and efforts are underway to improve performance by increasing the level of integration via multilayers. The company says developing next-generation package substrates to replace the resin substrates currently used for semiconductor packages is an innovative technology advancing in Japan and other countries.
The multi-layered circuit pattern film thickness is important in inspecting next-generation package substrates. Bowman XRF measurement systems—which feature a high-resolution solid-state detector and micro-focus X-ray tube—are designed to measure substrates with ultra-thin films, multi-layer coatings, and compositions with exceptional precision simultaneously. This advanced capability is ideal for R&D, production, and quality inspection of next-generation semiconductor packages, printed circuit boards, and electronic components. Bowman XRF systems can be utilized as standalone instruments or seamlessly integrated into automated production lines, offering unmatched versatility and accuracy.
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