3D Optical Inspection of Complex Surfaces for Micromachined Parts and Products

Dear Colleagues,

The manufacturing process for micromachined parts and products becomes more complicated and sophisticated in order to meet diverse customer needs as well as respond the rapid changes in the emerging technological trends. To ensure high-quality of products by preventing any defects in manufacturing, precision inspection is essential. So, the growth of precision manufacturing has driven the advancement of related measurement technologies. As an example, in semiconductor industry, the development of 3D packaging technology emerged in the past decades has led to a new paradigm for manufacturing process by providing a volumetric packaging solution for higher integration and performance. As a result, it also has led to an increase in the industrial demands for 3D inspection of complex surfaces that can be in use across the high-tech industry for various applications. The innovation of manufacturing technology has been possible because of rapid advances in measurement techniques. It means that manufacturing technology can advance along with parallel advances in measurement technology. Accordingly, this Special Issue aims to cover the reviews or articles that focus on the advances in 3D optical inspection techniques of complex surfaces for micromachined parts and products used in widespread applications ranging over, but limited to semiconductor, display, automotive, aerospace, and clean energy. Also, the challenges and technical limitations of measurement techniques facing the current industry are welcomed.

Dr. Young-Sik Ghim
Prof. Dr. Young-Jin Kim
Prof. Dr. Sylvie Castange
Guest Editors

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