Ultra-Precise Positioning Systems

Ultra-Precise Positioning Systems

Customized Solutions, Everything from a Single Source

From specification to simulation, verification and integration testing · Linear axes, gantry, XY tables, granite bases — all from a single source

3 Plants
Switzerland · USA · China
Global production
100%
Fully tailored
to your requirements
40+ Years
SEMI industry
expertise
ISO 4–6
Modular cleanroom
Standard ISO 6 · Up to ISO 4
Core Competences

From Technological Leadership to Operational Excellence

Schneeberger brings full capability across design, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly & test — building positioning systems from scratch for each customer.

Design: FEA simulation and structural optimization
01 · Design

Customized Design

Every customer has unique requirements — no standard catalog. Each system is designed from scratch according to the customer's technical specifications.

Engineering: R&D and precision metrology
02 · Engineering

Engineering & R&D

Continuous R&D investment to maintain market leadership across laser processing, 3D printing, flat panel display manufacturing, and life sciences.

Manufacturing: global production at three plants
03 · Manufacturing

Global Serial Production

Produced at plants in Roggwil (Switzerland), Woburn (USA), and Shenzhen (China). A new cleanroom expansion in Roggwil is increasing production and cleanroom assembly capacity.

Assembly & Test: cleanroom and precision metrology
04 · Assembly & Test

Complete Solution Assembly

Delivery of complete motion platforms including controllers, vibration isolation systems, vacuum chambers, or individual stages. Technological leadership combined with operational excellence.

Driven for Excellence

40 Years of Schneeberger Customized Positioning Systems

Customized advanced motion solutions designed for unique high-tech industry needs.

"Founded in 1923, Schneeberger has long been a leader in precision motion technology, setting the benchmark for customized systems."

Since its founding in 1923, Schneeberger has been a leader in precision motion technology. Following the establishment of the Systems business unit in 1984 — starting from Roggwil, Switzerland — the company expanded to Bedford → Woburn in the USA and, in 2021, to Shenzhen, China. All three plants are dedicated to the development and serial production of customized systems.

1923

Founded

Schneeberger established, setting the benchmark for precision motion technology

1984

Systems Business Unit

First plant opened in Roggwil, Switzerland — entering the customized positioning systems market

USA

Bedford → Woburn

Second plant in Massachusetts, USA, later relocated to Woburn to expand capacity

2021

Shenzhen Plant

Third plant opened in Shenzhen, China, reinforcing local delivery capacity in Asia

Future

Roggwil Plant 3

Cleanroom capacity tripled, optimized production layout to meet growing global demand

A Legacy of Customization: 1984 and Beyond
From Scratch · 1984

A Legacy of Customization

Since the Systems business unit was founded in 1984, the principle has been no standard products, no standard catalog. Every system is designed and manufactured from scratch according to the customer's unique technical specifications — from complete motion platforms (with controllers, AVI systems, vacuum chambers) to individual stages.

Not Just Engineering: Focus on Serial Production
Not Just Engineering

Focus on Serial Production

Schneeberger is not an engineering company in the traditional sense — it specializes in serial production of customized solutions. From initial consultation to full production, combining technological leadership with operational excellence to ensure systems perform at the highest level while remaining cost-effective.

Innovative Solutions for Diverse Sectors
Diverse Sectors

Innovative Solutions for Diverse Sectors

With over 40 years of precision motion experience, serving demanding industries including laser processing, 3D printing, flat panel display manufacturing, and life & material sciences. Every field requires stringent accuracy, reliability, and performance standards for cutting-edge applications.

The Future: A New Era of Expansion and Growth — Roggwil Plant 3
The Future · Roggwil Plant 3

A New Era of Expansion and Growth

A new facility in Roggwil, Switzerland — dedicated solely to the Systems business unit — with tripled cleanroom size and an optimized production layout to increase capacity. As miniaturization, connectivity, and performance demands drive growth, Advanced Packaging has become a critical area of focus.

Long-Term Partnerships for Sustained Success
Long-Term Partnerships

Long-Term Partnerships for Sustained Success

SCHNEEBERGER's success is built on long-term strategic partnerships with market leaders. Customers rely on SCHNEEBERGER for precision and innovation; in return, SCHNEEBERGER works relentlessly to ensure each client receives the best possible solution. Mutual trust drives the industry forward.

Customized Solutions

Tailored to Your Specific Challenge

Covering six high-tech industries — from specification, concept design, and simulation to manufacturing, assembly, and integration testing, all from a single source.

Moving gantry including 4 independent heads for AOI
Moving gantry · 4 independent heads for AOI
Colour-filter printing on FPD Gen 8 size
Colour-filter printing · FPD Gen 8
Moving substrate AOI Gen 4-Gen 8 size
Moving substrate AOI · Gen 4–8
FPD inspection platform
FPD inspection platform
FPD inspection platform
FPD inspection platform
Flat Panel Display (FPD)

Customized Flat Panel Display Solutions

Our solution for the demanding FPD industry covers processes from AOI to array tester over photo spacer measurements. More than 800 systems are installed worldwide. Some systems are directly manufactured and assembled in Asia. With our customised solutions, we ensure that each system meets specific customer requirements.

In order to reduce the TCO, SCHNEEBERGER innovates by integrating our own alternative to granite: Mineralcast. Our customised solutions allow us to leverage the high damping properties of Mineralcast to match individual application needs, optimising system weight and reducing handling and shipping costs.

  • Moving gantry with 4 independent AOI heads for parallel scanning
  • Colour-filter printing platform · FPD Gen 8 for large-format panel production
  • Moving substrate AOI platform · Gen 4–8 adaptable to panel generation
XY Open frame mask inspection & repair
XY Open frame · Mask inspection & repair
XYT Wafer inspection & metrology (AOI)
XYT · Wafer inspection & metrology (AOI)
XYT Wafer inspection & metrology (AOI)
XYT · Wafer inspection & metrology (AOI)
XYT Wafer inspection & metrology (AOI)
XYT · Wafer inspection & metrology (AOI)
Fully integrated XYT + Z system incl. controller & active isolation system
Fully integrated XYT + Z · controller & AVI
Integrated XYZT wafer inspection system including active isolation system
Integrated XYZT wafer inspection · AVI
Semiconductor

Front-End & Back-End Solutions

Independent if your requests are coming from the front or from the back end, we are able to propose you the right tailor made solutions for your challenging needs. The very specific demands of stages — short development time as well as production ramp-up — are perfectly addressed by our team that works with the biggest names in the SEMI industry since almost 40 years.

The world of nanometres stability and ms move & settle times is our world. We understand to the best your needs and transform them to a fully integrated motion solution.

  • XY Open frame platform for mask inspection & repair
  • XYT wafer AOI inspection & metrology platform
  • E-beam wafer vacuum inspection platform (catalog reference)
Large printing single axis incl. Z-axis
Large printing single axis · incl. Z-axis
3 dimensional printing engine for large substrates
3D printing engine · large substrates
Printing

Large-Format Printing & 3D Printing Platforms

Highest accuracy and outstanding geometrical performances on one single linear axis are the key factors for a perfectly printed image. SCHNEEBERGER Systems offers a concentrate of best possible performances on very large travels, with additional Z and/or T axes perfectly integrated on the main axis to provide a fully integrated base for your printing device.

This specific build-up knowledge is integrated in our 3D systems solutions in order to propose you the best possible solution for your 3D demands.

  • Large printing single axis incl. Z-axis
  • 3 dimensional printing engine for large substrates
  • FPD inkjet pixel printing platform (catalog reference)
Solar substrate & process-head positioning
Solar substrate & process-head positioning
Solar

Increasing Solar Panel Efficiency

We help you increasing your panel efficiency thanks to ultra high accurate motion platforms from SCHNEEBERGER. Key focus: minimize junctions or dead-areas and maximize your performances.

Independent if thin film or crystalline technology, we provide you the best possible solution for moving your substrate and/or process head under the highest precision.

  • Thin film technology — long-travel substrate movement + high-precision process head positioning
  • Crystalline silicon technology — high repeatability wafer inspection and stringing platforms
  • Cross-industry — semiconductor, medical engineering, and solar technology all require the highest precision alongside the highest degree of purity
5 axes (incl. tilt) systems for E-beam inspection
5 axes (incl. tilt) · E-beam inspection
XY system for lithography & metrology (EUV)
XY · EUV lithography & metrology
Wedged designed Z-axis for E-beam application
Wedged Z-axis · E-beam
XYT Metrology and inspection with E-beam
XYT · E-beam metrology & inspection
XY system with fixed motors (outside of the vacuum chamber)
XY · Fixed motors outside vacuum chamber
Vacuum positioning platform
Vacuum positioning platform
Y (gantry) X stage for lithography tool
Y (gantry) X stage · lithography tool
SEM XYT motion platform
SEM · XYT motion platform
Vacuum

EUV / Vacuum Motion Solutions

EUV, outgassing, heat, pump-time, stability & magnetic disturbances are the key parameters that are considered during the layout of a vacuum system. Our systems are specifically developed to run at partial pressures down to 10⁻⁹ mbar by integrating specific components from linear motors (including specific shielding) to piezo driven units & special cables.

All relevant machined parts (aluminium) are produced internally in order to keep the level of cleanliness and outgassing controlled. All vacuum stages are assembled, tested and packaged in our dedicated cleanroom, especially designed to meet your production schedule.

  • 5 axes (incl. tilt) systems for E-beam inspection
  • XY system for EUV lithography & metrology
  • Wedged designed Z-axis for E-beam applications
SCHNEEBERGER Advanced Packaging System
Advanced Packaging System
Sub-micron motion accuracy
Sub-micron motion accuracy
Cleanroom-compatible platform
Cleanroom-compatible platform
Heterogeneous integration platform
Heterogeneous integration platform
Advanced Packaging

Advanced Packaging Positioning Systems

Bringing Advanced Packaging to the next level with SCHNEEBERGER Precision Positioning Systems. Designed for operation in cleanroom environments, these systems deliver sub-micron accuracy, long-term stability and seamless automation integration. Whether supporting AI accelerators, high performance computing (HPC), or 5G chipsets, SCHNEEBERGER motion platforms deliver the reliability and precision required for today's most demanding packaging technologies.

Precision is essential for heterogeneous integration in semiconductor technology. Fully automated motion systems ensure precise, repeatable operations critical for die placement and hybrid bonding workflows — increasing throughput, reducing operator error, and enhancing yield.

  • Heterogeneous integration — sub-micron precision essential for semiconductor technology
  • Die-to-Wafer Hybrid Bonding — cleanroom-compatible, sub-micron accuracy
  • Chiplet alignment / Die placement — fully automated motion for improved yield

The range of applications from SCHNEEBERGER Systems is immense. Our engineers have a broad technical knowledge of many different branches of industry and can therefore quickly adapt to problems posed by our customers, including in new fields of business.

Semiconductor Flat Panel Display Solar – Photovoltaics Electronics Optical Printing Laser Processing Dental & Medical

Customized Positioning Systems — From Specification to Full System Delivery

Schneeberger and EverBright Systems provide full-lifecycle support from initial consultation, concept design, and simulation through to complete system assembly and testing. Contact our engineering team to discuss your positioning system requirements.

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