The FEMTO is the newest bonder in the FINEPLACER family, capable of handling the assembly and bonding of laser bars and diodes, flip chips, VCSELs, MEMs, sensors, micro-optics, surface mount photonics, as well as simple die attach. The system combines high accuracy (±0.5 µm) and process flexibility, with a small footprint (1270 x 900 mm). Features include a large working area and automatic pattern recognition and alignment based on motorized X, Y, Z and theta movements. Bonding processes are automatically controlled, requiring no operator intervention during the alignment and bonding procedure. FINETECH, Berlin, Germany; www.finetechusa.com.