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  • FRT offers precision equipment for high resolution surface measurements down to the nanometer.
  • FRT offers precision equipment for high resolution surface measurements down to the nanometer.
  • FRT offers precision equipment for high resolution surface measurements down to the nanometer.
  • FRT offers precision equipment for high resolution surface measurements down to the nanometer.

Fries Research & Technology GmbH (FRT) offers a comprehensive range of metrological surface measuring systems for the non-destructive investigation of topography, profile, film thickness, roughness, abrasion and many other properties. More than 300 reputable international companies from the automotive, semiconductor, MEMS, optical, photovoltaic and many other industries equip their R&D and production departments with FRT metrology systems.

FRT operates from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany and maintains subsidiaries in China, Switzerland and the United States. Additionally, FRT provides a distribution and service network in the USA, Asia and Europe as well as a branch office in Munich.

 

 

Budget-friendly optical film thickness tool MicroSpy FT Budget-friendly optical film thickness tool

The new MicroSpy FT non-destructively measures coatings that transparent or semi-transparent in the visible and near-infrared spectrum of light. The easy to use film thickness measuring tool is cost-effective and powerful at the same time. With its innovative 3D film thickness mapping mode, the tool allows the thickness measurement of entire coating.  more...
Metrology for Frontend (view product movie)Metrology for Frontend
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The measuring systems series MFE (metrology front end) is particularly suited to manufacturers of structured wafers, masks, MEMS and similar products. Because of the very high cleanliness, process and yield requirements, all tools are especially designed for use in cleanrooms. more...



Leaflet for the MEMS industryMetrology for the MEMS industry

MEMS components have revolutionized today's products by making them safer and adding exciting new features. MEMS mass production is based on semiconductor production equipment – including non-contact, high-resolution metrology tools for 2D and 3D wafer inspection from FRT. (PDF, ca. 3.7 MB)

Leaflet for the automotive industryMetrology for the automotive industry 

The automotive industry is in new territory with the need to make precise measurements. Product features are determined by deliberate structures, surfaces and small component geometries that must be controlled. This information need can be obtained by non-contact optical metrology.
(PDF, approx. 2.3 MB)




PDF Broschüre für die Photovoltaik Industrie und SolarbrancheMetrology for the photovoltaic industry

the photovoltaic and solar industry are constantly seeking for improvements in effeciency and effectitivity for R&D, quality assurance and automated production control. This new leaflet about about metrology in photovoltaics presents typical applications and matching FRT instruments. (PDF, ca. 1.7 MB)

PDF Broschüre für die HalbleiterindustrieMetrology for the semiconductor industry 
 
Download our new leaflet about wafer metrology. Learn about our standard systems and their appropriate applications in the semiconductor process. This leaflet is intended for wafer makers, semiconductor manufacturers and wafer reclaimers.
(PDF, approx. 2.3 MB)






February 2009
Live Surface Investigation at Hannover Messe 2009: FRT offers test measurements at the industry's leading exhibition  more...

January 2009
FRT on Continued Growth Path: Market position tightend in several industries - Further expansion of service and distribution network in Europe, Asia and the US  more...



SEMICON West 2009, July 2009
SEMICON West is the flagship annual event for the global microelectronics industry—and much more. No other event generates more industry "buzz" more...

24th EU PVSEC, September 2009
From 21st to 24th September 2009 the world's biggest Exhibition specialized in the sector of Photovoltaics will take place in Hamburg, more...


 
The FRT Business Divisions

Measuring Systems

FRT offers a broad range of measuring systems. You can choose between standardized system and custom systems to fit your individual need.
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Production Control

FRT develops systems for process control which are specially designed to perform best within a given production process.
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Services

FRT offers contract services for metrology measurements.
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