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Achieve 99% wafer inspection accuracy and raise yield with AI-powered solutions

Traditional visual checks and fixed rule sets struggle as designs get denser and lines run faster. The result is:

  • Missed defects due to human limits on speed and consistency
  • Slower inspection cycles that reduce throughput
  • Higher costs from scrap and rework
  • Scaling limits at smaller nodes and advanced packaging
Artificial intelligence (AI) inspection pairs computer vision with machine learning to review every wafer in real time, flag anomalies as they appear, and guide timely action on the line. Softweb Solutions implements practical AI-powered wafer inspection on your shop floor to raise throughput, quality, and yield. We map inspection points, train models on your data, and run them on your tools, with a unified view of images and measurements connected to your factory systems. Our teams bring edge GPU deployment, MLOps practices, and deep integrations with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and statistical process control (SPC) across Azure, AWS, and Databricks, so results are reliable, traceable, and ready for production use.

AI wafer defect detection services for fabs

We deliver AI-powered wafer defect detection, from the first dataset to on-tool models that flag issues early and drive measurable yield gains.

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Defect detection and integrated methodology

We capture your data, label real defects, and train on your specific defect types. Our models then run on the tool with expert review. The output feeds Statistical Process Control (SPC), while confirmed labels build the retraining set. Thus, accuracy and speed improve with each batch.

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Confocal and SIM-ready workflows

We combine confocal and structured illumination streams with 2D images when depth is needed. This combined view of image and height data improves decisions on surface recess after Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP), erosion, voids, and contact heigh variation.

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Customizable and user-friendly design

Operators, engineers, and QA get role-based views with live flags, defect maps, and batch analytics. Secure APIs sync results with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), SPC, and your data platform, so actions and ownership stay clear.

See how our solution fits your tools, systems, and workflows.

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Measured benefits of AI wafer inspection

Our AI inspection improves accuracy, speeds decisions on the line, and turns findings into actions that show up in your yield.

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Higher detection accuracy

Flag defects early with consistent calls across tools and shifts. Since the models learn subtle patterns and micro-defects that manual checks miss, the review workload stays manageable.

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Adaptive learning

Performance improves over time rather than stalling after go-live. As products, layers, and tools evolve, models learn from new labels and live production data without major rule changes.

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Fewer false positives

Reduce false alarms to reduce unnecessary line stoppages. More reliable classification separates critical from non-critical defects, which keeps engineers focused on the work that matters.

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Faster throughput

Keep inspection at line speed rather than slowing the station. With real-time inference and a streamlined review queue, rechecks drop, disposition moves faster, and cycle time shortens.

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Yield impact

Improve first-pass yield while keeping output stable. Because earlier detection lowers scrap and stops defects from reaching later steps, flow across the line stays steady.

Built-in capabilities for high-volume wafer inspection

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  • Automatic Defect Classification (ADC)

    Classify defects fast with clear severity

  • Real-time analysis for inline feedback

    Flag defects on the line for quicker action

  • Anomaly detection for new or rare defects

    Detect outliers using few samples

  • Integration with factory systems

    Sync with MES and SPC for closed loop audit

  • Explainable AI and visualizations

    Act faster with overlays and heatmaps

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3D defect detection

Combine three-dimensional height maps with images to flag topography-linked issues such as surface recess after Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP), erosion, voids, and contact height variation. The classifier uses texture and shape together to sharpen precision on challenging cases. By aligning 2D and 3D data in one coordinate system, engineers review once with the right evidence in view. Results then link to factory systems for traceable actions and continuous improvement.

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Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

Pair high-resolution camera data with AI models to detect particles, scratches, shorts, and pattern breaks. Lightweight setup and standard templates bring new products and batches online faster, while recipe changes stay simple to manage. Because detection is consistent across tools and shifts, review time is more predictable, and engineers can focus on high priority tasks.

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Unified inspection and measurement

Align images and measurements to the same coordinates, so each defect links to its exact measurement point. This single-view workflow helps process, yield, and quality assurance (QA) decide next steps without back-and-forth. With fewer handoffs and clearer evidence, reviews shorten, and corrective actions move sooner.

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High-throughput scan and inference

Connect scanning, inference, and action into one high-throughput flow that matches production speed. Built-in review queues and auto-rules close the gap between detection and decision, keeping each stage connected and responsive. As line conditions change, the system maintains pace, keeping inspection aligned with production targets and sustaining throughput.

Boost yield and minimize losses with AI-powered wafer inspection

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Success Stories

Automatic defect detection on semiconductor wafer surfaces using deep learning

Industry

Semiconductor

Technologies

Python, TensorFlow, Keras, Azure Blob Storage

Challenges

  • Manual defect detection process
  • Inefficient systems
  • Inability to fulfill orders

Business impact

  • Improved accuracy of detecting defected wafer images
  • No human involvement or error with an automated system
  • Rare event detection capability using the deep learning approach

Client

A large-scale manufacturer of semiconductors

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Solved inspection challenges for a semiconductor manufacturer

Industry

Semiconductor

Technologies

AI, ML, Deep learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Python

Challenges

  • Maintaining consistent chip quality while scaling production
  • Time-consuming manual inspection processes lacked precision
  • Delayed defect detection led to expensive rework and warranty claims

Business impact

  • Enhanced defect detection and quality control
  • Streamlined chip production times
  • Achieved higher efficiency, profitability, and revenue

Client

A semiconductor manufacturer

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Bring AI wafer inspection to your line

Share your setup and goals, and we’ll map a tailored plan with clear next steps and measurable targets.