(Quartz Imaging Corp.: Vancouver, BC) -- Quartz Imaging Corp., a global leader in microscopy and metrology software, has released PCI-AM Version 9, the latest and most advanced edition of its powerful automated measurement solution. This product introduces a game-changing capability: AI-driven template matching, setting a new benchmark for automation in microscope-based semiconductor metrology.

Reimagining metrology through intelligent template matching

At the heart of PCI-AM v. 9 is a new template-matching engine that enables users to design templates using an intuitive graphical editor, and to specify what measurements are desired. After design, the software uses machine learning to automatically identify, align, and measure all instances of the template feature within individual and batched microscope images—no manual intervention required. This dramatically reduces measurement time, improves repeatability, and ensures consistency among users.

PCI-AM v. 9 is engineered to meet the demands of today’s semiconductor industry, where achieving nanometer-scale measurement accuracy is critical to process control and device validation. As semiconductor architectures evolve—featuring increasingly intricate, multilayered, and nonuniform geometries—traditional measurement techniques struggle to keep pace. PCI-AM rises to the challenge with intelligent template matching that accommodates complex patterns and subtle structural variations, enabling reliable, automated measurements across even the most advanced node designs.

“This is one of the most important software releases in our company’s history. The new template matching technology in PCI-AM v. 9 isn’t just a feature—it’s a fundamental advancement for semiconductor metrology,” says Andrew Brown, president of Quartz Imaging. “As device geometries become more complex and tolerances tighter than ever, labs need tools that are not only accurate but also intelligent. PCI-AM v. 9 delivers exactly that—powerful automation that enables our customers to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.”

A new era of automation

PCI-AM v. 9 is built on Quartz Imaging’s robust PCI platform, delivering a full suite of image capture, annotation, processing, and reporting tools—now seamlessly integrated with next-generation automation.

Innovation beyond the lab

Quartz Imaging’s introduction of template matching in PCI-AM v. 9 signals a broader shift toward intelligent automation in metrology—one that empowers scientists and engineers to do more with less effort in less time, whether it’s supporting next-generation chip design or accelerating breakthroughs in materials development. By marrying deep domain expertise with emerging AI technologies, Quartz Imaging continues to deliver software that not only meets today’s challenges but anticipates tomorrow’s possibilities.

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