subject: Local Foundry For Thin Film Deposition, Photolithography, Cmp Process [print this page] There are some important considerations you need to take into account if you are to find a local foundry for your thin film deposition, photolithography or CMP process. I have shared these below. This will increase the likelihood of landing a good service provider.
Logistics accessibility - how far or near is the company from your area can make a difference when it comes to logistics expenses as well as the time you might spend in making transcations with the company. So make it sure that your prospect is logistically accessible. On the Internet, you can make use of Google maps and other related tools to get the approximate distance of your prospect from your area. You can even get driving directions and suggestions on what's the best way to get there.
Company Facility - you can easily tell whether or not a particular company can deliver the kind of service you need by looking at the facility it has. This might require you visiting the company to check or you can check it through its website. Check its equipment such as diffusion furnace, automated wafer transfer equipment, etch system, etc.
Reputation in the industry/Reviews from clients - this is another area that you should not forget to check as part of your foundry selection process. Reviews from clients (previous and present) can be a great way to determine or measure the level of reputation your prospective company has. See to it that you are able to ask some of its clients for opinion.
Recognition from reputable organization - see to it that you check whether or not it has passed or is recognized by ISO or International Organization for Standardization, a non-governmental organization that sets standards for a variety of industries, giving assurance to clients with product or service quality. Also, you can check if your prospect is recognized by BBB or Better Business Bureau as a company that is able to deliver quality product or services to its customers.
Accreditation from state business regulation agency - you should also check whether or not your prospect is duly licensed or accredited by the government business regulation agency in your area. When your prospect is licensed to operate, it means it has passed the high standard set for the industry.
Number of years in business - the length of time a foundry is in business is a good indicator for your prospect's health as a business entity. When it has been in business for more 10 to 20 years, it means that is strong considering that it has weathered the ups and downs of the industry for a long span of time.
