Intersurface Dynamics: Cutting-Edge Chemical Solutions for Surface Morphologies
Intersurface Dynamics, a leading manufacturer of application-specific chemicals and an AMTECH Group company, has been at the forefront of improving material surfaces and morphology advancements since 1985. With a comprehensive range of proven products and expert knowledge IDI supports some of the world’s largest manufacturers in various industries, including semiconductor, semiconductor material, precision optics, ophthalmic, ceramic, advanced display, and flat glass. “These manufacturers rely on us to optimize their critical high-volume manufacturing processes,” says Jon Wolk, Intersurface Dynamics’ general manager.
Automated Production
The company manufactures products using automated production lines. Products are formulated using two laboratories, a chemical research lab containing the latest analytic equipment and a process simulation lab containing process equipment mirroring customer facilities. Using advanced manufacturing techniques in the ISO 9001-registered facility combined with these labs ensures the most current effective products are delivered to the customers’ critical processes consistently and without delay.
Input from field engineering drives product design, while continuous research in chemistry, physics, and material science fuels product innovation. Wolk comments, “We prioritize product effectiveness in the context of worker safety and environmental compatibility striking a balance that allows us to address the needs and challenges of our customers downstream.”
Intersurface Dynamics offers three distinct product lines, each designed to address the specific needs of different industries. The Tensor series products cater to integrated circuit manufacturers, providing solutions for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), CMP pad and wafer rinsing, post-CMP cleaning and singulation. As the industry looks to advance metal schemes to enable faster devices, IDI has a library of specialized chemistry to both oxidize and remove material for planar surfaces.
The VECTOR series products, on the other hand, are specifically tailored for grinding, sawing, lapping, cleaning, etching, and polishing base semiconductor materials such as silicon and SiC wafers. For manufacturers in the precision optics, technical ceramics, and advanced display industries, Intersurface Dynamics provides the CHALLENGE series products, which assist in achieving optimum yields by addressing similar processes.
The VECTOR Series products have been the standard for production of silicon wafers, the primary substrate for semiconductor devices. The requirement for flatter wafers with controlled nanotopography is met through processes using IDI’s products. With the growing need for wide band-gap materials such as SiC and GaN, Intersurface Dynamics’ newest VECTOR Series products play a crucial role in the conversion of these super hard materials into flat, specular finished wafers.
“The manufacturing processes for optical components and devices made from optic, piezoelectric, and ceramic materials also demand precision but with added flexibility since shorter runs and more varied materials are found there,” says Wolk. With a broad range of optical materials in use, such as a multitude of glass materials, and compounds including barium titanate, calcium sulfide, calcium fluoride, magnesium fluoride, germanium, lithium niobate and tantalate, fused quartz, ruby, sapphire, and various zinc compounds, Intersurface Dynamics provides its CHALLENGE series of coolants, lubricants and abrasive slurries and detergents. These processes include edge grinding, surface grinding, I.D. or O.D. sawing and dicing, lapping, polishing, cleaning, and coating. The end result is high-quality parts used in critical technology applications like satellite-based optics, optical systems, laser components, etc.
Flat Display Surfaces
In the realm of flat panel displays, the company plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing of ultra-smooth LCD glass. The processes involved, such as cleaning, edge grinding or beveling, and polishing, are critical to achieving a flat display surface. Wolk adds that as the industry shifts toward larger glass substrates, process advancements become essential to improve yield rates and affordability.
Intersurface Dynamics offers a variety of products, including the CHALLENGE series, that are designed to enhance the manufacturing of any materials addressing the optics and ceramics industries.
Ophthalmic lens laboratories face increasing consumer demand for lenses with value-added features, including progressive bifocal and trifocal designs, thin-profile, high-index and aspheric lenses, and lenses with anti-reflective and anti-scratch coatings.
Intersurface Dynamics recognizes the industry’s shift from glass to materials like polycarbonate, hard resins, and high-index plastics, which offer better impact resistance but are more prone to scratching. To address these challenges, it provides solutions for generating/grinding, fining/polishing, edge grinding, and pre-coating cleaning in the lens manufacturing process.
Flat glass sheets often undergo secondary processing steps to meet specific requirements. As a result, the company offers a complete range of products that improve the efficiency of these processing applications in terms of throughput, quality, and tool life. Its solutions cover cutting, shaping, drilling, countersinking, edge grinding, beveling, polishing, and cleaning. Special coatings, such as anti-glare coatings or reflective coatings for technical and laboratory mirrors, require an ultra-clean glass surface for optimal adhesion.
Intersurface Dynamics’ expertise in developing effective cleaning processes, ranging from ultrasonic to manual cleaning, ensures the highest quality end products.
With decades of experience and a comprehensive product portfolio, Intersurface Dynamics continues to push the boundaries of surface preparation and morphology control in various industries. “By understanding the unique challenges faced by manufacturers, we develop innovative solutions that enhance productivity, optimize yields, and contribute to the advancement of critical technologies,” concludes Wolk. “Intersurface Dynamics remains a trusted partner for manufacturers seeking cutting-edge chemical solutions to achieve specific surfaces and geometric tolerance.”
Contact:IntersurfaceDynamics, 21 F.J. Clarke Circle, P.O. Box 181, Bethel, CT 06801 
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