Machine Vision – The Eye of Semiconductor Manufacturing

MVTec Software GmbH | 01/21/2026

This whitepaper explains how machine vision enables high-precision inspection, alignment, and quality control across all stages of semiconductor manufacturing. It outlines concrete use cases and shows how advanced image processing and deep learning with MVTec HALCON help increase yield, reliability, and production efficiency.

• Covers the full semiconductor value chain, from wafer processing to final chip packaging
• Explains how machine vision automates inspection, alignment, and measurement tasks
• Highlights real-world use cases such as EUV lithography, dicing, and wire bonding
• Shows how deep learning improves defect detection without extensive labeling
• Demonstrates how MVTec HALCON supports robust, scalable, and high-speed production systems