Milestones and Market Response
The Company completed the technology transfer from UNCC, successfully delivered on Intel collaboration and expanded its business team in response to Intel and the market’s positive interest in the product functions and capabilities.
Optoniks has achieved key milestones and partnerships in semiconductor, life science and production line solutions:
  • ▪ Socket measurement solution developed with Intel completed and accepted for installation in Intel’s AMCL lab for refinement and operation in their supply chain
  • ▪ Film layer measurement system developed from continuing Intel discussions has opened partnership opportunities in life science, and in automotive paint with our ability to measure both very rough surfaces and turbid layers
  • ▪ High accuracy detection of defects and fine scale features across a range of part characteristics has opened a partnership with a Boston pharmaceutical research technology supplier
  • ▪ International integrator of automated production line solutions has requested collaboration to meet tighter and more challenging inspection and quality control needs from Intel suppliers and other high- density interconnect manufacturers
  • ▪ Two companies in the emerging field of flexible ceramics are actively pursuing precision solutions
Path to Success
Optoniks has funded operations to date with grants, research collaborations, Intel partnership and private investment. Cash flow needs have been minimized and managed by facility sharing, academic collaboration, alliances, field development and conservative hiring.
Since achieving exciting product, market and partnership milestones, the Company is ready to expand and pursue the market opportunities already knocking at its door within semiconductor manufacturing, automotive and life sciences.
Solution and Outstanding Results
The company's first 3D metrology product, ContourPro 4D, was developed in conjunction with Intel's AMCL lab and UNC Charlotte's Center for precision metrology.
  • ▪ Faster Inspection Speed - 10 hours to several minutes
  • ▪ More Accurate - 10 Microns
  • ▪ Ease of Use - On-Site Training, manuals and Real-Time Problem Solving