Ismeca
NX 32
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What it is
The Ismeca NX 32 is a high-speed multifunction Surface-Mount Device (SMD) handler.[2]
How it works
The NX 32 handling platform is designed to work with a tester, such as the I·Parset, to create a turnkey test-and-tape machine. The handler serves up to four Ismeca handlers in a single test cell, depending on the configuration.[2]
Where it fits in the process flow
The NX 32 handler is applicable in pre-wafer testing, final assembly test areas, and quality laboratories.[2]
What do the numbers mean?
Vintage & configurations
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What does a lithography machine do in manufacturing?General reference — not yet source-verified
It transfers a designed pattern onto a photosensitive layer so that the pattern can be used to guide later processing steps.
What kinds of materials does this class of machine work with?General reference — not yet source-verified
It generally works with coated substrates that carry a photosensitive layer, such as wafers or other precision workpieces used in microfabrication.
Why is alignment important in this class of equipment?General reference — not yet source-verified
Alignment ensures that the exposed pattern is placed in the correct location relative to existing structures or reference marks on the substrate.
What happens after lithography exposure?General reference — not yet source-verified
The exposed photosensitive layer is developed so the pattern can be used in later steps such as etching, deposition, or lift-off style processing.
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the NX 32 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
Fewer than 3 independently cited specifications for the NX 32 are on record; the remainder await public documentation.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet, a cleanroom equipment inventory, or an engineer who operated or installed it
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the NX 32 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
The control-system platform and OS era of the NX 32 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NX 32 are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the NX 32 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]inventory listing
- [2]web.archive.org — ismeca.com (Mar 10, 2005)web.archive.org
- [3]Equipment inventory listing
Last updated Oct 1, 2026.
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