Imina Technologies S.A.
About the company
Imina Technologies SA, founded in 2009 in Switzerland, designs, manufactures and distributes piezo‑based nanopositioning robots and modular probing platforms that integrate seamlessly with optical microscopes, SEM/FIB and semiconductor test equipment.
IMINA’s mission is to make micro‑ and nanoscale interactions intuitive and efficient for scientists and semiconductor engineers, helping customers accelerate time‑to‑result while improving product reliability and yield. With Swiss engineering and a strong track record in research and industry, IMINA is a recognized leader in nanoprobing and semiconductor test solutions.
IMINA’s expertise covers high‑precision mechatronics, advanced motion control and scientific instrumentation for in‑situ manipulation, electrical nanoprobing and failure analysis. The company delivers turnkey solutions for device characterization, reliability testing and electrical failure analysis through a global network of qualified partners.
Project contribution
As part of 14AMI, IMINA is developing a new generation of SEM‑compatible nanoprobers designed to locate defects on ever‑smaller semiconductor nodes with greater speed and accuracy. It combines hardware and software advances to improve probe positioning and motion stability, and to enable automation features that increase measurement yield.
IMINA’s work includes closed‑loop control, novel piezoelectric actuators offering extended sub‑nanometric travel, and tailored e‑beam failure‑analysis hardware and software to simplify SEM and EFA image interpretation. AI‑powered robotic control algorithms are being developed to assist operators with probe placement, increasing success rates and measurement quality while reducing operator workload.