Semiconductors

The semiconductor industry powers modern technology and is essential for future developments in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced wireless networks such as 5G, and quantum computing. Challenges today such as disruptions to global supply chains, rising costs associated with innovative semiconductor manufacturing and design, and geopolitical instability place increased pressure on this essential industry. With these myriad external threats applying pressure to the semiconductor industry, any unforeseen incidents to manufacturing facilities or equipment could be catastrophic.

Semiconductor Experts

If a serious incident, such as a fire, chemical contamination, or explosion is impacting your production, Envista's team of experienced semiconductor experts can assist. Our consultants and engineers have decades of experience working with all aspects of semiconductor design, from silicon ingot manufacturing and semiconductor wafer fabrication to integrated circuit assembly, photovoltaic module manufacturing, and hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD) manufacturing.

When an incident occurs, you need to determine what happened and why. Envista's root-cause investigations provide you with the independent subject-matter expertise needed to mitigate your loss and return to business.

Our expert semiconductor industry investigation services include:

  • Fire Origin and cause investigation
  • Electrical and electronic failure causation
  • Structural and mechanical system failure assessments
  • Control system logic fault diagnosis
  • Metallurgical and chemical testing
  • Verification and validating of damaged Work in Progress (WIP)
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Refrigeration Failure Leads to Tobacco Loss
A shipment of tobacco leaves was found to be mouldy and no longer usable. An initial inspection of the refrigerated storage container revealed multiple component failures, leading to a loss of refrigeration. Envista Forensics was engaged to determine the cause of the refrigeration system failure.
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Freight Train Collision – Asia
A head-on collision between two double-locomotive coal trains, each traveling at 60 km/h, resulted in severe damage to all four locomotives and the derailment of multiple coal cars.
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Root Cause Analysis of Boiler Explosion in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Envista investigated a boiler explosion at a European pharmaceutical facility, identifying a fuel leak caused by coke build-up on diesel injection nozzles as the root cause. The findings led to safety recommendations that helped prevent future incidents at the site and prompted global safety updates for similar...
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Beachfront Condominium Flood Damage from Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Southwest coast of Florida in September 2022. Ian, a category 4 hurricane, delivered winds upwards of 155 mph, a storm surge of up to 14 feet, and rainfalls totaling 18-22 inches in some areas of the state. Envista was retained to conduct an inspection and evaluation of damage...
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