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Laser-induced Forward Transfer for Flip-chip Packaging of Single Dies

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Laser induced forward transfer imaging using deep learning.

James A Grant-Jacob¹, Michalis N Zervas¹, Ben Mills¹

¹University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.

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|March 25, 2025

Summary

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Deep learning enhances laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) accuracy. A neural network predicts copper droplet deposition from donor images, streamlining microscale 3D printing optimization.

Keywords:

3D printing Copper printing Deep learning LIFT Laser induced forward transfer Metal printing

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence

Background:

Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a microscale additive manufacturing technique.
Optimizing LIFT parameters for accuracy and efficiency is challenging.
Current methods require time-consuming post-deposition analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel deep learning approach for improving LIFT accuracy and efficiency.
To predict the characteristics of deposited material directly from donor substrate images.
To enable rapid parameter optimization in LIFT processes.

Main Methods:

A neural network was trained using image datasets of donor and receiver substrates.
The model learned to predict the appearance of deposited copper droplets.
Deep learning was applied to analyze images from the LIFT process.

Main Results:

The deep learning model achieved an average RMSE of 9.63 for droplet image prediction.
Structural similarity (SSIM) ranged from 0.75 to 0.83, indicating reliable predictions.
The approach demonstrated the potential to visualize deposited material without physical inspection.

Conclusions:

Deep learning offers a powerful tool for enhancing LIFT accuracy and efficiency.
This method can significantly reduce the time and complexity of parameter optimization.
The findings represent a key advancement for LIFT in microscale additive manufacturing.