Your way, your seminar

In-house seminars and 1:1 training for individual training topics

In-house seminars are individually tailored to the needs of companies and their employees. From production staff to developers and process engineers, all individual requirements can be integrated into a training course. And if you prefer to plan an off-site event, we can deliver your seminar as an individual 1:1 training course at our site in Berlin.

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Why tailored In-House training makes the difference

Your seminar, your way: this training is specifically tailored to your expertise and operational realities. With your own production processes as the ideal example, we’ll work on practical, actionable solutions that directly apply to your everyday challenges. You’ll gain advanced knowledge and skills that reflect your specific goals, ensuring every minute spent here delivers value for you and your team.

Target group-oriented presentation and review of what has been learned
Away from the workplace but not far, close by in case you are needed
Simultaneous training for several of your employees
No time and money spent on organization, travel and accommodation
Practical relevance using an ideal example - your own production process
Confidentiality and open discussion on all your internal topics
Built just for you

Why tailored In-House training makes the difference

Your seminar, your way: this training is specifically tailored to your expertise and operational realities. With your own production processes as the ideal example, we’ll work on practical, actionable solutions that directly apply to your everyday challenges. You’ll gain advanced knowledge and skills that reflect your specific goals, ensuring every minute spent here delivers value for you and your team.

Target group-oriented presentation and review of what has been learned
Away from the workplace but not far, close by in case you are needed
Simultaneous training for several of your employees
No time and money spent on organization, travel and accommodation
Practical relevance using an ideal example - your own production process
Confidentiality and open discussion on all your internal topics

These are some of the topics you can choose from for your individual training

Combinations of processes and materials
  • Advantages and disadvantages of the combinations
  • Limits of their use
  • Process requirements
Characteristics of bond surfaces
  • Main influencing factors
  • Cleanliness, layer structure, roughness
  • What must not be, what must be, what should be...
Requirements and specifications for bond surfaces
  • Important testing standards
  • Important wording in your specs
  • Correct definition of bond tests
Cleaning and surface treatment
  • Types of pretreatment and cleaning
  • Methods for testing the effectiveness
  • Well working combinations
Basic methods for surface analysis
  • Microscopy (Light, SEM, 3D)
  • Topography analysis
  • Cross sections
Advanced methods for surface analysis
  • Analysis of thin film layers on surfaces
  • Preparation in the micro / nanometer region
  • Planning analyses and interpreting results
Investigation of bonding failure root cause
  • Strategy and sequence of steps in the analysis
  • Preparation of assemblies
  • Use cases of different types of analysis
Bond tests and bondability analysis
  • Methods for parameter optimization
  • Implementation of the experiment
  • Basic data documentation and analysis
Data visualization and data analysis
  • Data preparation for statistical analysis
  • Meaningful visualizations
  • Statistical evaluation and tests
Process optimization by Design of Experiment
  • DoE test plans in Minitab
  • Creation of plans and analyses
  • Special aspects of DoE planning
Technology fundamentals
  • Basic principle of interconnection formation
  • Overview of bonding processes
  • Parameters, Materials, Applications 
Thick wire bonding process
  • Details of the process flow
  • Process specific characteristics
  • Tool design and layout tips
Materials, machines and tools
  • Proven process combinations
  • Overview of suppliers and equipment
  • Metallization layers and their characteristics
Visual inspection of wire bonds and surfaces
  • Equipment selection and setup
  • Good/Bad image examples
  • Identification of surface failures
Parameters and bond formation
  • Ultrasonic softening and friction
  • Interactions of the bonding parameters
  • Phases of the bonding process
Mechanical testing using the pull test
  • Test sequence and machine settings
  • Influence of loop geometry and hook position
  • Failure modes, test criteria and limit values
Ball/Wedge bonding process
  • Details of the process flow
  • Process specific characteristics
  • Tool design and layout tips
Mechanical testing using the shear test
  • Test sequence and machine settings
  • Influence of shear height
  • Failure modes, test criteria and limit values
Wedge/Wedge bonding process
  • Details of the process flow
  • Process specific characteristics
  • Tool design and layout tips
Qualification and release of a bond process
  • Important testing standards
  • Structure of the qualification procedure
  • Main experiments and interpretation of results
Real Agendas, Real Results

Explore training programs we've crafted for our clients.

Take a look at the tailored training sessions we’ve created for our clients. Each agenda is a testament to our commitment to delivering flexible, impactful learning experiences. Your seminar will be just as unique, built around your goals, team, and industry challenges.

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Würth
In-house seminar after migration of important know-how carriers
3-day seminar combining theory and practice
For operators and process managers
Machinery: F&K Delvotec G4/G5, Xyztec Pull/Shear tester
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In-house seminar schedule - Day 1
09:00 - 09:30
Welcome and introduction
Prior knowledge/expectations
09:30 - 11:00
Theory
Basics of joint formation in wire bonding In-depth ball/wedge & wedge/wedge bonding
11:15 - 12:30
Theory
Influencing factors: process parameters, roughness, contamination, resonance
13:30 -14:30
Setup & testing
Bonding and test devices
Testing of the most important bonder functions, e.g. bond force, US behavior, TD sensor
14:30 - 15:30
Basic setup of the machine to create a bonding program
Creation of a test bonding program (ideally product-related)
14:45 -
16:30
Technology 1 (BW or WW)
Refinement of the bonding program by optimizing image recognition, selecting a suitable loop shape and suitable bonding parameters
In-house seminar schedule - Day 2
09:00 - 09:30
Clarification of open questions from the previous day
09:30 - 11:00
Theory
Important principles for the quality check at bond offices
11:15 - 12:30
Quality check by means of visual inspection, pull and shear test on first bond points.

Practice on the bonding and test device using reference bond points (e.g. from existing products or test programs)
13:30 - 14:30
Theory / Practice

Systematic bond parameter optimization, explanation of the methodologies available for this purpose
14:45 - 16:30
Technology 1 (BW or WW)

Optimization of the bonding parameters based on test series, i.e. group work with the aim of understanding and improving the bonding process based on the selected starting parameters.

Bonding tests, visual inspection, pull and shear tests as well as evaluation and discussion of the data
In-house seminar schedule - Day 3
09:00 - 09:30
Clarification of open questions from the previous day
09:30 - 10:30
Theory
Procedure for process errors, essential principles for error analysis
10:45 - 12:30
Case studies, do's and don'ts, important design constraints, robust material combinations, tips for error catalogs and process FMEAs
13:30 - 15:00
Technology 2

Optimization of the bonding parameters based on test series, i.e. group work with the aim of understanding and improving the bonding process based on the selected starting parameters.

Bonding tests, visual
15:15 - 16:30
Final discussion to clarify open questions, evaluate the seminar, provide feedback and plan follow-up activities
Bosch
Workshop for long-standing specialists in wire bonding from various company locations
Comprehensive and thematically very in-depth 3-day workshop with flexible agenda in Berlin
Team of 5 specialists with experience levels between 4 and 15 years
Final adjustment of the topics and the agenda only during the workshop based on the needs of the participants Coverage of all topics from process settings for thin/thick wire Au, Al, Cu to quality and service life testing
Involvement of an external speaker for special topics (statistics and test planning), connected remotely via web conference
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In-house seminar schedule - Day 1
09:00 - 09:30
Welcome and introduction
Prior knowledge/expectations
09:30 - 10:30
Collection and structuring of the questions
10:30 - 12:30
Topic Complex 1

Connection formation
13:30 -15:30
Topic Area 2

Effect of bond parameters
15:30 - 17:00
Transfer

Discussion/reflection in the group, transfer of the day's findings into measures for implementation
In-house seminar schedule - Day 2
09:00 - 09:30
Clarification of open questions from the previous day
09:30 - 11:00
Topic Area 3

Quality inspection of bonding contacts
11:00 - 12:30
Evaluation of pull and shear images
13:30 - 15:30
Topic Area 4

Error patterns and root cause analysis
15:30 - 17:00
Transfer

Discussion/reflection in the group, transfer of the day's findings into measures for implementation
In-house seminar schedule - Day 3
09:00 - 09:30
Clarification of open questions from the previous day
09:30 12:30
Topic Area 5
Statistical methods for process monitoring and bond parameter optimization
BD Sensors
In-house theory seminar after installation of the first wire bonding machine in the company.
Compact 2-day seminar with a focus on theoretical content
Involvement of all levels of responsibility - process owner, design, purchasing, development and management
Inspection of production to analyze potential and weak points
Machinery: F&S Bondtec 5830 and F&S Bondtec Labtester
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In-house seminar schedule - Day 1
09:00 - 09:30
Welcome and introduction
09:30 - 10:30
Introduction to the topic

Status quo of current wedge/wedge processes - materials, tools, equipment, level of knowledge
10:30 - 11:15
Connection formation and process parameters
11:15 - 12:00
Ultrasound in the bonding process, setting options and effects
13:00 - 17:00
Practice

Process setting on the device

Environment, production design

Setting up the process on the machine

Influence of bonding parameters and visual inspection
In-house seminar schedule - Day 2
09:00 - 10:30
Test methods & test standards

Visual inspection

Pull test destructive/non-destructive
10:30 - 12:00
Practice

Test processes

Pull test setup, correct execution and interpretation of results
13:00 - 17:00
Practice

Process optimization on BD Sensors products, e.g. loop optimization, bond parameter setting, speed, image recognition

Adjustments are made by the operators with the aim that such optimizations can subsequently be carried out independently.
Heidenhain
In-house workshop for a team of 4 process experts with a very topic-specific agenda
Compact 2-day workshop as a mixture of theory and practice
Moderated discussion in a team of experts, supplemented by appropriate theoretical presentations by the workshop leader
Joint development of important steps for implementation by the team after the workshop
Problem solving in production using product samples provided especially for the workshop
Machinery: Hesse thin wire bonder, K&S Iconn ball/wedge bonder, Dage pull/shear tester
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In-house seminar schedule - Day 1
08:00 - 08:30
Welcome and introduction
08:30 - 09:30
Introduction to the topic

Status quo of current ball/wedge processes - materials, tools, equipment, level of knowledge
09:30 - 10:15
Ultrasound in the bonding process, setting options and effects
10:15 - 10:45
Flame treatment process (HAZ, EFO)
10:45 - 11:30
Standoff stitch bonds and their special features
(SSB, SOB, BSOB)
11:30 - 12:00
Properties of bond capillaries
13:00 - 14:30
Bond surfaces for ball/wedge bonding
Defect patterns, layer analysis
Discussion, e.g. using the example of ENEPIG coating systems
14:30 -17:00
Practice in the production area
In-house seminar schedule - Day 2
08:00 -09:30
Test methods & test standards

Visual inspection
Pull/shear test
destructive/non-destructive
09:30 - 12:00
Methods for process validation
13:00 - 14:30
Space for additional topics and time buffer

Material influences, process optimization, additional practice in the production area and much more.
14:30 - 17:00
Practice in the production area
First Sensor
Compact in-house training for production
Basic training for one day with new and experienced production employees
Theory lectures in the morning and practical exercises on the company's own samples
Combination with machine training by the equipment manufacturer
Machinery: Various older manual wire bonders from F&K Delvotec, Dage pull/shear tester, F&S Bondtec 5630
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In-house seminar schedule - Day 1
08:00 -09:30
Welcome and introduction
Prior knowledge/expectations
08:30 - 10:00
Basics of connection formation during wire bonding

Device types and bonding processes
Comparison of bonding methods
10:15 -11:15
Metallizations
Substrate types
Wire materials
Manufacturer/Supplier
11:15 - 12:00
Influencing factors: process parameters, roughness, contamination, resonance
13:00 - 16:15
Practice

Wire bonding, setting up bonding programs, effect of bonding parameters, loop optimization

Pull/shear test, light microscopy with visual inspection

Visual inspection, interpretation of error codes after mechanical test

Tests on the company's own samples
16:15 - 17:00
Summary of the day
Clarification of open questions and discussion
Your way, your seminar
In-house seminars and 1:1 training for individual training topics

Target group-oriented presentation and review of what has been learned

Simultaneous training for several of your employees

No time and money spent on organization, travel and accommodation

Confidentiality and open discussion on all your internal topics

Shorten development time and secure product launch

Prevent risks by making safe and informed decisions throughout the development process.

Reduce employee turnover and secure know-how

Engage in team-based training to maximize learning success and promote sustainable knowledge in your organisation.

Customer voices

We carefully ensure that demand and performance are balanced and aligned with our customers’ needs.

Very impressed with the standard of slides and general professionalism of the seminar and material. Although we are doing the right things setting up and running process, the seminar reinforced the fundamentals behind this and highlighted critical issues to consider. Several "low hanging fruits" were identified that are relatively simple to implement but should improve our process. No cleaning of fine wedges for example.

Paul Ervine

The seminar was very interesting! There were numbers and expressions that I have never heard before, I think I will understand them when I work on the bonder, it was the first time this week. Didn't know what to look out for.

The calm way you explained it was great! Thank you

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Moni Hassler

As always, the cooperation with you is excellent and we always learn new things that we can implement in our daily work.

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Werner Hoffmann

It was an informative seminar with new insights. Stefan Schmitz was a great seminar leader. All wishes discussed in advance were addressed and fulfilled.

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Anna-Lena Muth

The seminar was very welcoming. We were able to ask company-related bond questions in a relaxed atmosphere, which were answered in detail. The knowledge is very broadly based.

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Nadine Riek

It is always difficult to adjust the training when the knowledge level of the attendees is different, which was the case here since w/w and b/w bonding was combined. For me personally sometimes the progression was a bit to slow, but overall I think you did a very good job. I’ve learned many new important things that will help me understand my process better. This includes tips / tricks, but also the fundamentals (physics) behind the processes. Our answers could be answered very well all the time and sometimes there were very insightful small discussions. The presentation is very well structured and you are a nice speaker to listen to.

Britt Lemmon

Meet your expert trainer in wire bonding technology

You benefit from over 20 years of wire bonding experience, dedicated training rooms, and customized bonding equipment. Whether in 1:1 training or in groups of several participants, you will always have a front row seat.

With his clear presentation style, convincing rhetoric and vivid examples, your trainer knows how to make even complex techniques and contexts clear and universally understandable. This ability allows him to combine tried and tested content with motivational elements in an informative, entertaining and unique way. He creates a learning experience for the audience with many "aha" moments and full attention.

Your process is only as good as the training and know-how of your employees.
Stefan Schmitz
CEO Bond-IQ GmbH

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can you explain the difference between in-house seminars and 1:1 training?

In-house seminars are group sessions for multiple employees within or across departments of a company, tailored to address common challenges or goals. A 1:1 training, on the other hand, is a personalized, one-on-one experience focused exclusively on the needs of a single participant or a group of 2-3 with a very focused technical topic – at your machines or in our training room in Berlin. A 1:1 training emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application, while an in-house seminar is a cost-optimized way to train larger groups on technical details.

What types of topics can be covered in these seminars or training sessions?

We can cover a wide range of topics, including wire bonding processes, process optimization, troubleshooting techniques, failure analysis, and more. Topics are selected based on your goals and challenges, ensuring that the content is relevant to your operations and the roles of your employees.

Where can the training sessions take place?

We are flexible in choosing the training location. Seminars can be held at your facility for convenience and direct relevance to your processes. Alternatively, you can schedule an off-site event at our Berlin location, providing a distraction-free environment where participants can focus on learning.

What are the benefits of conducting in-house seminars versus off-site training?

•Training content is tailored to your organization's specific needs.
• Training multiple employees at the same time reduces the time and cost of external arrangements.
• No travel or accommodation costs for participants.
• Training takes place in a familiar environment, using your own processes as practical examples.
• Confidentiality is maintained, allowing open discussion of internal issues.

What makes your training sessions practical and actionable?

We design training with a focus on real-world application. Using your production processes as case studies, we identify practical solutions and actionable takeaways that participants can implement immediately. This approach ensures that the training delivers measurable value and is closely aligned with your operational realities.

Who is the target audience for these seminars and training sessions?

Our seminars are suitable for a wide range of participants, including production personnel, developers, process engineers, and managers. The content is tailored to the technical expertise and responsibilities of the attendees to ensure it is accessible and beneficial to all.

How do you ensure that the training aligns with our specific goals?

We begin by consulting with your team to understand your organization's challenges, processes, and training objectives. This information allows us to create a customized agenda that addresses your specific needs and ensures that the training delivers value that is aligned with your operational and business goals.

Can multiple employees attend the same seminar?

Yes, in-house seminars are designed to accommodate multiple employees. This allows your team to learn together, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent knowledge across roles. It's a cost-effective way to train multiple team members at the same time.

What are the benefits of off-site training at your Berlin location?

Off-site training at our Berlin facility provides a focused learning environment away from the distractions of the workplace. Our Berlin classroom also provides access to specialized equipment and expertise that may not be available at your facility.

How long do the training sessions typically last?

Duration depends on the complexity of the topic and your training objectives. Most seminars range from two to three day sessions, while 1:1 training can be even more flexible, ranging from a few hours to multiple sessions over several days as needed.

Do you provide post-training materials or support?

Yes, we provide comprehensive training materials, including presentations, documentation, and real-world examples used during the session. We can also provide follow-up support to answer questions or address challenges that arise as you implement the training takeaways.

How do you maintain confidentiality during the training sessions?

We take confidentiality and privacy very seriously. All findings, reports and client information are kept secure, and we can sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) prior to any analysis to ensure that your intellectual property and sensitive data is protected throughout the training and after.

What is the cost of an in-house seminar or 1:1 training session?

The cost varies based on the duration, number of participants, and level of customization required. After discussing your needs and goals, we provide a detailed quote outlining the scope and cost of the training.

How can we schedule a seminar or training session?

Scheduling is simple. Contact our team to discuss your requirements, preferred dates, and location. We’ll work with you to develop a customized training plan and coordinate all the necessary details to ensure a smooth and successful session.