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SEC Develops Inline X-Ray Inspection Tool for HBM Production
What happened
SEC has developed an inline X-ray inspection tool for HBM production, capable of detecting 3-5μm defects during stacking and applicable to glass substrate processes. The tool will be showcased at SSPA 2026, with alpha testing beginning this month. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader decisions.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 10/100
Affected components and suppliers
HBMGlass Substrate
inspectionpackagingR&D
Source and time
Source: The Elec · 4/1/2026 · View original source
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