Automated vision system for a crystal growth apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9493888
APP PUB NO 20120282162A1
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13418665

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Various embodiments of a method for producing a crystalline material in a crucible in a crystal growth apparatus are disclosed. The method comprises, in part, the step of monitoring for remaining solid feedstock in a liquid feedstock melt with an automated vision system positioned above the crucible. Alternatively, or in addition, the method comprises the step of monitoring for solidified crystalline material in a partially solidified melt with the automated vision system. A crystal growth apparatus comprising the automated vision system is also disclosed.

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GTAT CORPORATION243 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY MERRIMACK NH 03054

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Forlano, Brett C Avon, US 2 8
Skelton, Dean C Fitzwilliam, US 7 12

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