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MicroSense
Legal namestring
MicroSense LLC
Websiteurl
microsense.net
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1967
Operating statusenum
Acquired
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLowell, United States
HQ citystring
Lowell
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
capacitive position sensors, magnetic metrology systems, wafer inspection equipment, MRAM characterization tools, semiconductor process control
Industry2 codes
1Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness)
CodeIMAGAFADPrimaryYes
2Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging)
CodeIMAHADAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing3345
  • Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing334519
  • Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals334515
SIC code2 codes
  • Laboratory Analytical Instruments3826
  • Optical Instruments & Lenses3827
Product category
Semiconductor Metrology Equipment
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components5 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1MicroSense PKMRAM
Description

300mm ready non-contact magnetic property metrology system for MRAM utilizing polar Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect (MOKE) technology

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Core offering1 text field

MicroSense designs, manufactures, and sells high-resolution capacitive position sensors and magneto-optical (MOKE-based) metrology systems used to characterize the magnetic properties of multi-layer wafers. Its products include the PKMRAM system for perpendicular MRAM development and the KerrMapper (S300/V300) family for full-wafer magnetic mapping, serving semiconductor, LED, MEMS, and data storage manufacturing customers.

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Product overview1 text field

MicroSense is a provider of high-resolution capacitive position sensors and magnetic property metrology systems. Following its acquisition of SigmaTech Inc., MicroSense expanded its portfolio to include high-sensitivity metrology tools for semiconductor manufacturing, LED, and MEMS applications. The product portfolio includes capacitive position sensors for precision measurement, as well as the PKMRAM and KerrMapper product lines for magnetic characterization of multi-layer wafers used in MRAM, data storage, and magnetic sensor applications. The MicroSense brand now operates as part of KLA Corporation's semiconductor metrology offerings, combining capacitive sensing technology with metrology platforms for wafer inspection and measurement precision applications.

Product and service3 records
1MicroSense PKMRAM System
CategoryMagnetic Metrology
Description

A 300mm-ready non-contact magnetic property metrology system utilizing the polar Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect (MOKE) to characterize the magnetic properties of multi-layer wafers for perpendicular MRAM development and manufacturing. Available in manual-loading and fully-automated configurations for R&D and production use.

2MicroSense KerrMapper Family (S300 and V300)
CategoryMagnetic Metrology
Description

Longitudinal Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect systems (S300 and V300) that create full-wafer maps of magnetic properties of multi-layer wafers using a proprietary direct field control technique, with high field capabilities and low field resolution. Targeted at data storage, MRAM, and magnetic sensor characterization.

3High-Resolution Capacitive Position Sensors
CategoryPosition Sensing
Description

High-resolution capacitive position sensors used for precision position measurement and wafer inspection in semiconductor, LED, and MEMS manufacturing and metrology applications.

Partnership1 partner
1SigmaTech Inc.
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-06-24
Description

MicroSense LLC acquired SigmaTech Inc., a developer of high-sensitivity metrology tools for LED, MEMS, and semiconductor manufacturing. The acquisition combined MicroSense's capacitive sensing technology with SigmaTech's metrology platforms to expand the portfolio to include wafer inspection tools, enhancing stability and application scope for improved measurement precision across manufacturing and metrology applications.

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MicroSense

Semiconductor Metrology Equipmentmicrosense.net

MicroSense firmographics

Firmographics
Name
MicroSense
Legal name
MicroSense LLC
Website
https://microsense.net
Company type
Private
Founded year
1967
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

MicroSense industry classification

Industry
Product category
Semiconductor Metrology Equipment
NAICS
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
SIC
Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
akta.pro primary industry
Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)
akta.pro secondary industry
Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

  • Capacitive position sensors
  • Magnetic metrology systems
  • Wafer inspection equipment
  • MRAM characterization tools
  • Semiconductor process control

Where MicroSense is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Lowell
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

MicroSense business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

MicroSense product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MicroSense designs, manufactures, and sells high-resolution capacitive position sensors and magneto-optical (MOKE-based) metrology systems used to characterize the magnetic properties of multi-layer wafers. Its products include the PKMRAM system for perpendicular MRAM development and the KerrMapper (S300/V300) family for full-wafer magnetic mapping, serving semiconductor, LED, MEMS, and data storage manufacturing customers.

Product overview

MicroSense is a provider of high-resolution capacitive position sensors and magnetic property metrology systems. Following its acquisition of SigmaTech Inc., MicroSense expanded its portfolio to include high-sensitivity metrology tools for semiconductor manufacturing, LED, and MEMS applications. The product portfolio includes capacitive position sensors for precision measurement, as well as the PKMRAM and KerrMapper product lines for magnetic characterization of multi-layer wafers used in MRAM, data storage, and magnetic sensor applications. The MicroSense brand now operates as part of KLA Corporation's semiconductor metrology offerings, combining capacitive sensing technology with metrology platforms for wafer inspection and measurement precision applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • MicroSense PKMRAM: 300mm ready non-contact magnetic property metrology system for MRAM utilizing polar Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect (MOKE) technology
  • MicroSense KerrMapper

Products and services

  • MicroSense PKMRAM System A 300mm-ready non-contact magnetic property metrology system utilizing the polar Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect (MOKE) to characterize the magnetic properties of multi-layer wafers for perpendicular MRAM development and manufacturing. Available in manual-loading and fully-automated configurations for R&D and production use.
  • MicroSense KerrMapper Family (S300 and V300) Longitudinal Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect systems (S300 and V300) that create full-wafer maps of magnetic properties of multi-layer wafers using a proprietary direct field control technique, with high field capabilities and low field resolution. Targeted at data storage, MRAM, and magnetic sensor characterization.
  • High-Resolution Capacitive Position Sensors High-resolution capacitive position sensors used for precision position measurement and wafer inspection in semiconductor, LED, and MEMS manufacturing and metrology applications.

Companies that use MicroSense

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

MicroSense technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API
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Feature3 records

MicroSense partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • SigmaTech Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2021MicroSense LLC acquired SigmaTech Inc., a developer of high-sensitivity metrology tools for LED, MEMS, and semiconductor manufacturing. The acquisition combined MicroSense's capacitive sensing technology with SigmaTech's metrology platforms to expand the portfolio to include wafer inspection tools, enhancing stability and application scope for improved measurement precision across manufacturing and metrology applications.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

MicroSense competitors and assessment

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Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles1 record

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Subsidiaries2 records

MicroSense funding detail

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

MicroSense M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MicroSense

What does MicroSense do?

MicroSense designs, manufactures, and sells high-resolution capacitive position sensors and magneto-optical (MOKE-based) metrology systems used to characterize the magnetic properties of multi-layer wafers. Its products include the PKMRAM system for perpendicular MRAM development and the KerrMapper (S300/V300) family for full-wafer magnetic mapping, serving semiconductor, LED, MEMS, and data storage manufacturing customers.

Is MicroSense a public or private company?

MicroSense is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was MicroSense founded?

MicroSense was founded in 1967. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is MicroSense based?

MicroSense is headquartered in Lowell, United States, in the North America region.

Does MicroSense have an API?

No public API is recorded for MicroSense.

What industry is MicroSense in?

MicroSense's product category is Semiconductor Metrology Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAD, Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness), with a secondary code of IMAHADAK, Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging). Its NAICS code is 3345 and its SIC code is 3826.

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