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The background photo shows the FRT's booth on an exhibition.

Index of Firm FRT GmbH
  • Mar. 2008 : The latest Information about Firm FRT
  • Dec. 2007 : Meeting with Mr. Green, Sales Manager at the show "Semicon Japan 2007"
  • Nov. 2006 : Lecture at the NRW-IVAM Forum in japan instead of Dr. Fries, CEO of Firm FRT GmbH
  • Apr. 2006 : Firm FRT's booth at the Semicon Europe 2006
  • Jun. 2005 : Translation of FRT's products, news and application Notes
  • Apr. 2004 : FRT News from his web site

  • About the products of FRT please refer to Products -> New Technology and Nanotechnology.


    Last Updated : March 2008

    The latest Information about Firm FRT

    This year we delivered a Video Microscope of Firm Q.P.T. made in Germany to a printing machine manufacturer in Japan and were asked whether we can offer him a Thin film measuring equipment. The printing technology is now commonly used not only for printing on a paper but also widely as coating technologies for Liquid Crystal display-, semiconductor-and other-industries. This printer company delivers many printing machines to electric companies in the world. About FRT's Products in Japan We have only few experienced to deliver FRT's standalone MicroProf (with one chromatic sensor) to an electric company in Japan a several years ago. However the trend in technology toward ever smaller electronic devices calls for new approaches in a semiconductor industry too, and the time is coming that we can expand Firm FRT's versatile multisensor platform being capable of combining the most different measurement principles such as optical ones and atomic force microscopy (AFM) in one cost effective and easy to use instrument.
    We will show you about the latest Information of Firm FRT with our Home Page.

    FRT booth in an exhibition Fries Research & Technology GmbH (FRT) offers a comprehensive range of metrological surface measuring systems for the non-destructive investigation of topography, thickness, roughness, abrasion, and many other properties. Reputable international companies from the automotive, semiconductor, MEMS, optics or pharmaceutical industries equip their R&D and production departments with FRT metrology systems. FRT operates from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany and maintains subsidiaries in the United States, China and Switzerland. Additionally, FRT provides a distribution and service network in Asia and Europe, and a branch office in Munich.

    (The left photo shows a FRT exhibition booth.)




    New! Leaflet for the semiconductor industryMetrology for Frontend
    Please download FRT's new leaflet in Japanese about wafer metrology. Learn about FRT's standard systems and their appropriate applications in the semiconductor process. This leaflet is intended for wafer makers, semiconductor manufacturers and wafer reclaimers. (PDF, approx. 2.03 MB)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 clean rooms.
    New! Leaflet for the semiconductor industry in JapanesePlease click here to see the movie.

    News
    (October 2007) Remotely Increased Service
    Fries Research & Technology GmbH (FRT) introduces new remote support system.

    FRT has just extended its after-sales-services by a remote support solution for its measuring systems. The new service offers faster and simpler support for issues that can be solved right at the workstation. After remote entry has been granted, FRT's service technicians can access the measuring PC's keyboard and mouse controls over the internet. A simultaneous phone call allows for interaction with the operator on site. This support solution provides all the advantages of a personal support session without the downside of generating extra travel costs.
    Special attention should be paid to the very easy-to-use and effective remote control software which runs without the need for installation or additional configuration. The only requirement is an existing internet connection. After having made an appointment with FRT the user receives an individual id-number which is entered into the software to begin the session (the software is available as a download with a very small footprint). The session log offers transparent and time-precise invoicing. As data security is always an important issue, the software features a 128-bit-encryption to ensure save communication between the customer and FRT.
    See www.frt-gmbh.com for additional Information!

    The FRT Business DivisionsPlease ask us about the detail per E-mail, if you have an interest.
    Measuring SystemsProduction ControlMeasuring Services
    Product Overview
    In order for you to find the system that best fits your measuring application, Firm FRT has developed a "quick access" menu. You can use it to select measuring systems either by industry or by application. Just select the desired item and you will receive a list of appropriate systems. But there is no "quick access" Menu on this Home page, and we made a product overview list instead. If you want to see this list, please click here ! If you want to know the detail, please contact us per E-mail !
    About FRT's products please refer to Products -> New Technology and Nanotechnology.
    Outstanding Solutions for Specific Needs
    In addition to the standard measuring systems, FRT designs and manufactures highly specialized solutions for applications in demanding production environments. Over many years, FRT has developed the competence to engineer and integrate metrological systems into third-party tools and to design entire process monitoring systems by carefully selecting only the best hardware and writing custom software. This is what we call "The Art of Metrology".
    We offer solutions for your needs.
    Fries Research & Technology (FRT) possesses unique and extensive knowledge in the field of understanding material surfaces. Not only do we determine topography, roughness, hardness and chemical composition using the most efficient, state-of-the-art measuring methods, but also more importantly, provide you with concrete solutions for your materials and applications. This is a service of invaluable use, not only for new developments but for process optimization and damage analysis as well.
    The scanning probe methods (SPM) are one of our main fields, with a major focus on scanning force microscopy (AFM). These methods allow the determination of topography, roughness, magnetic or mechanical properties with a very high lateral resolution of a few nm.

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    Please ask us about your questions of Firm FRT by E-mail.



    Last Updated : December 2007

    Meeting with Mr. Sean Green, Sales Manager Asia Pacific of FRT, at the show "Semicon Japan 2007"

    Mr. Sean Green; Sales manager Asia Pacific of FRT Shanghai Co., Ltd. FRT's Catalogue The Semicon Japan 2007 was held from December 5, Wednesday to Deember 7, Friday in 2007 at the Makuhari Messe. We met Mr. Sean Green, Sales manager Asia Pacific of FRT Shanghai Co., Ltd. at the German Pavilion on December 6, 2007. He was trusted with sales business in Asia Pacific by Dr. Thomas Fries, CEO of Firm FRT GmbH. For the idea that we want to introduce new FRT products again to Japanese Manufacturers in Semiconductor industries, he will send the latest materials to us later.
    He gave us the latest catalogue to us first of all at that time.


    Home page of Firm FRT


    Last Updated : November 2006

    Lecture at the IVAM Forum in japan instead of Dr. Fries, CEO of Firm FRT GmbH

    IVAM Seminar in Japan 2006 Dr. Thomas Fries, CEO of Firm FRT GmbH, asked us that we should give a lecture about "Hightech made in Germany, Applications of Micro and nanotechnology from NRW" of the IVAM Forum on November 6, Monday 2006 at Hotel New Ohtani Tokyo. According to him he has no sales agent in Japan now, and decided to give a lecture to the prospective customers in Japan. However he couldn't come to Japan because of the urgent business in the States. First of all we received the copy of the lecture and decided that we would give the lecture acting as a substitute for Dr. Fries. We translated the copy and presented using OHP and showed from the establishment to present of Firm FRT GmbH. We don't know the FRT's present business but we hope that the visitors could get something about FRT. Our lecture belonged to Session 3 "Structuring, Production and Test with Nano Precision" and time was from 15:50 to 16:10. What a coincidence! Mr. Watanabe, Technical Manager of Firm Ulvac-Phi gave the lecture about Nanorobotics from Firm Klocke Nanotechnik. At the evening a party was held at the same hotel and promoted mutual friendship with customers, presenters and people of the organizer.
    The content of FRT's lecture refers to the following PDF-file. This file shows the digest of OHP films, and if you will find any questions, please ask us per E-mail.

    FRT's lecture at NRW-IVAM Work Shop 2006


    About the detail of the Forum you can see also the following web site of NRW Japan.

    NRW Micro and Nano Seminar 2006

    For the time being we wll make an effort to expand FRT's business in Japan and make Japanese version for information and sales materials.


    Last Updated : April 2006

    Firm FRT's booth at the Semicon Europe 2006

    Semicon Europe 2006 We were not the sales agent of FRT in Japan, so we didn't contact directly. However Firm FRT makes his own way into the semi-conductor industries as the specialist of the surface of all materials. They manufactures now the high-end metrology machines for the semi-conductor industries. The FRT customer groups expand into various business fields. And we hope FRT's prospective futures.
    The photo shows Dr. Fries, his team and me at FRT booth of the show "Semicon Europe 2006".


    Home page of Firm FRT

    Please ask for the above Application news and Headline news by E-mail.




    Last Updated : June 2005

    Translation of FRT's products, news and application Notes

    On May 24, Tuesday 2005 Firm Correns Corporation, Sole agent in Japan of FRT GmbH, opened the seminar about their impoting measuring instruments at his show room of the German Industry Center in Yokohama. Main objects are the instruments for OKM and Herios from Germany. They made few references about FRT instruments and we realized that we need also information about FRT products, so will decide to translate FRT products which give the interest to the Japanese customers at our risk. At the beginning the the sensors of FRT Instruments are trnaslated.

    The follwoing items are translated into japanese.
    FRT Sensors
    Sensors for the Best seller FRT "MicroProf®"

    Chromatic Sensor : CWL (Allround-sensor)
    AFM Sensor : AFM
    Chromatic Layer Thickness Sensor : CWL FT

    FRT Application news
    No.1(11/02) Process Control during the manufacturing of artificial leather
    FRT Application news No.1
    No.3(11/02) Measurement of thein transparent films on wafers
    FRT Application news No.3
    No.4(11/02) Bridging the gap between nanometer and meter
    FRT Application news No.4
    No.5(08/02) measurement of flatness, bow, warpage and roughness
    FRT Application news No.5
    No.6(11/02) Measurement of structure, height and warpage on BGAs and solder bumps
    FRT Application news No.6
    No.8(10/03) Contactless measurement of films (Thick, topography, roughness)
    FRT Application news No.8


    Last Updated : April 2004

    Till April 2004 : FRT Application News
    Application No.1(11/02) : Process control during the manufacturing of artificial leather
    Application No.2(07/02) : Topography mwasurement on optical lenses
    Application No.3(11/02) : Measurement of thin transparent films on wafers
    Application No.4(11/02) : Bridging the gap between nanometer and meter
    Application No.5(08/02) : Measuament of flatness, bow, warpage and roughness
    Application No.6(11/02) : Measurement of structure, height and warpage on BGAs (Ball Grid Arrays) and solder bumps
    Application No.7(11/02) : Measurement of structure, height and roughness on plastic diecast
    Application No.8(10/03) : Contactless measurement of films (Thick, topography, roughness)
    Application No.9(10/03) : Measuring instrument for lens holders (components for step and scanning systems)
    Application No.10(10/03) : Roughness characterization of products from paper industry
    Application No.11(10/03) : Research of gum products to decide fillings
    Application No.12(02/04) : Roughness measurement at vertical edge and in deep suructure


    November 2002 : FRT Headline News No.2

    Home page of Firm FRT

    Please ask for the above Application news and Headline news by E-mail.

    We will translate catalogues and materials into Japanese in order.