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Maintain peak performance and long-term reliability with services engineered to support, enhance, and extend the life of your wafer-handling systems.

Over 30 years of trusted automation for leading semiconductor OEMs.

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  • Repairs & Refurbishment
  • Spare Parts Availability
  • On-Site & Remote Assistance
  • Custom Engineering

Repairs & Refurbishment

Restore your automation systems to like-new performance with factory-level repairs and full refurbishment programs designed to extend equipment life and reduce total cost of ownership.

Key Advantages:

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Comprehensive repair of damaged or failing components
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Full refurbishment to original performance specifications
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Extended operational life and improved system reliability

Repair Services

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Multilink Repair Services and Refurbishment

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WFH Robot Systems Repair – and Refurbishment

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Pre-Aligner Repair and Refurbishment

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Stage Repair and Refurbishment

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ADO Repair and Refurbishment

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Motion Controller Repair and Refurbishment

(EFEM) Repair and Refurbishment

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End-Effector Replacement

Spare Parts Availability

Secure long-term access to critical replacement parts to ensure uninterrupted operation and eliminate obsolescence risks throughout your product’s lifecycle.

Key Advantages:

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Reliable access to high-quality replacement parts
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Reduced downtime due to part availability
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Long-term support for legacy and active systems

Field Replacable Units (FRU)

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Robot FRU’s

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Controller FRU’s

EFEM FRUs

EFEM FRU’s

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Stage FRU’s

On-Site & Remote Assistance

Gain rapid support from experienced U.S.-based engineers who understand the intricacies of semiconductor automation and tool integration.

Key Advantages:

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Fast response to system issues and troubleshooting needs
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On-site technical expertise for installation and optimization
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Remote guidance to minimize downtime and keep tools running

Custom Engineering

Kensington Laboratories provides custom engineering
for EFEMs, wafer-handling robotics, and automation subsystems, delivering solutions that integrate seamlessly into advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Our U.S.-based, in-house engineering and manufacturing teams design, build, and validate mechanical, electrical, and controls solutions optimized for precision motion, reliability, cleanroom compliance, and tool-level integration. With engineering, manufacturing, and testing under one roof in our Bay Area, California facility, we ensure efficient execution from concept through deployment.

Key Advantages:

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EFEM & Tool-Level Customization:- Custom EFEM architectures, load ports, wafer transfer mechanisms, and enclosures engineered to match tool footprints, process requirements, and fab standards.
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Robotics & Motion Systems Engineering:- Design and integration of high-precision robotics, actuators, and motion assemblies optimized for repeatability, uptime, and long-term performance.
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Electrical, Controls & Software Integration:- In-house development of electrical systems, PLCs, motion control, and software interfaces—ensuring reliable communication and seamless tool integration.
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Agile In-House Execution:- Direct collaboration with our engineering and technical teams enables rapid design iterations, efficient prototyping, and shortened development cycles.
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Built, Tested, and Supported in the USA:- All systems are manufactured, integrated, and tested in-house—providing consistent quality, faster turnaround, and dependable lifecycle support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Reducing downtime starts with reliable automation. Kensington Laboratories provides precision wafer-handling systems designed to minimize wear, improve repeatability, and simplify maintenance. Combined with long-term product support and robust engineering, our solutions help metrology tool manufacturers maximize equipment availability and reduce costly interruptions.

Extending equipment life requires reliable components, preventive maintenance, and ongoing engineering support. Kensington Laboratories helps customers maximize the value of their automation investment through durable wafer-handling systems, long-term spare parts availability, product upgrades, and expert technical support that keeps equipment operating efficiently for years. Kensington's wafer-handling robots require no preventive maintenance, and components such as our load ports use lubrication-free lead screws and bearings reducing service intervals and increasing system availability for production.

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