In a recent Investment Reports interview, FormFactor CEO Mike Slessor shared how our company is helping shape the future of semiconductor test and measurement. His comments highlight what drives our mission: delivering wafer test solutions that give customers the confidence to bring next-generation devices to market faster.

Wafer Test as a Strategic Advantage

Slessor pointed out that wafer test has become much more than just defect detection, it’s about accelerating learning and protecting yield in advanced processes. That’s why FormFactor continues to expand our portfolio of probe cards, cryogenic systems, and fully automated probe stations.

By enabling engineers to validate devices at the wafer stage, we help them prevent costly failures later in the process and shorten time-to-market. Those advantages are essential in fast-moving markets like AI, automotive, and 5G.

From fine-pitch RF probing above 80 GHz to high-power device testing and cryogenic systems for quantum computing, FormFactor products are engineered to take on the most demanding requirements.

  • Probe Systems: Fully automated platforms like the CM300xi and EVOLVITY™ 300 simplify wafer-level characterization for cutting-edge R&D.
  • Probe Cards: Our Vertical MEMS, and advanced RF probe cards deliver the accuracy and reliability needed high-volume production.
  • Thermal Subsystems: Integrated thermal capabilities support extreme temperature ranges, so devices can be validated under real-world operating conditions.
  • Cryogenic Platforms: Systems like the IQ3000 and XLF-600 accelerate breakthroughs in quantum computing and superconducting device research.

Each of these solutions supports the vision Slessor described: helping customers push the boundaries of what’s possible in semiconductor technology.

As Slessor emphasized, FormFactor’s growth has come from working side by side with the world’s top semiconductor companies. By collaborating closely, we’re able to shape solutions that meet their most demanding needs, whether it’s scaling smoothly into high-volume production or exploring new physics in emerging applications.

The industry trends shaping tomorrow, heterogeneous integration, chiplet architectures, AI-driven design, and 6G, are already redefining how devices are designed and tested. FormFactor is committed to delivering wafer-level test solutions that are precise, scalable, and ready for what comes next, so our customers can stay ahead with confidence.