Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a system consistent with the disclosure. For instance, the system may comprise a printing device including hardware to adjust a velocity of a development unit within the printing device, a memory resource, and a controller in communication with the memory resource to determine an average usage condition of the printing device, wherein the average usage condition is based on at least one of a print coverage and a quantity of pages printed by the printing device, and adjust a velocity of the development unit based on the average usage condition.

Abstract: In one example method, a determination is made via a processor that a document is to be printed using a printer including a printhead assembly and a printhead accessory based on a received print job. A determination is made via the processor that a first portion of the document is to be printed by the printhead assembly and a second portion is to be printed by the printhead accessory based on a characteristic of the printhead accessory. The first portion of the document is printed via the printhead assembly and the second portion of the document is printed via the printhead accessory.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a print device is described. The print device includes multiple consumable components. Each consumable component includes a portion of a hardware-based identifier. At least one sensor of the print device reads multiple portions of the hardware-based identifier. A controller of the print device combines the multiple portions of the hardware-based identifier and verifies the hardware-based identifier to determine an authenticity of the multiple consumable components.

Abstract: In one example method, a determination is made via a processor that a document is to be printed using a printer including a printhead assembly and a printhead accessory based on a received print job. A determination is made via the processor that a first portion of the document is to be printed by the printhead assembly and a second portion is to be printed by the printhead accessory based on a characteristic of the printhead accessory. The first portion of the document is printed via the printhead assembly and the second portion of the document is printed via the printhead accessory.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes extracting a static value and a dynamic value from a computer readable storage device mounted on a consumable that is locked in a printing device. Based at least in part on a comparison of the static value to the dynamic value, it is determined that the consumable should be unlocked to facilitate removal of the consumable from the printing device. A signal is then sent to a drive mechanism with which the consumable is engaged. The signal instructs the drive mechanism to take an action that unlocks the consumable.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to a system consistent with the disclosure. For instance, the system may comprise a printing device including hardware to adjust a velocity of a development unit within the printing device, a memory resource, and a controller in communication with the memory resource to determine an average usage condition of the printing device, wherein the average usage condition is based on at least one of a print coverage and a quantity of pages printed by the printing device, and adjust a velocity of the development unit based on the average usage condition.

Abstract: An example consumable print device component may include a surface and a human-indiscernible hardware-based identifier arranged on the surface.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a print device is described. The print device includes multiple consumable components. Each consumable component includes a portion of a hardware-based identifier. At least one sensor of the print device reads multiple portions of the hardware-based identifier. A controller of the print device combines the multiple portions of the hardware-based identifier and verifies the hardware-based identifier to determine an authenticity of the multiple consumable components.

Abstract: In an example, an apparatus includes a container to hold a quantity of a consumable resource. A mechanical drive coupling is attached to the container. The mechanical drive coupling includes a bore and a locking mechanism integrated into the bore. The locking mechanism locks the container to a drive mechanism when the bore and the drive mechanism are rotatably engaged.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes extracting a static value and a dynamic value from a computer readable storage device mounted on a consumable that is locked in a printing device. Based at least in part on a comparison of the static value to the dynamic value, it is determined that that the consumable should be unlocked to facilitate removal of the consumable from the printing device. A signal is then sent to a drive mechanism with which the consumable is engaged. The signal instructs the drive mechanism to take an action that unlocks the consumable.

Abstract: In an example, an apparatus includes a container to hold a quantity of a consumable resource. A mechanical drive coupling is attached to the container. The mechanical drive coupling includes a bore and a locking mechanism integrated into the bore. The locking mechanism locks the container to a drive mechanism when the bore and the drive mechanism are rotatably engaged.

Abstract: Fluid filtration systems and methods thereof to filter fluid in a first directional mode and a second directional mode are disclosed. Fluid filtration systems and methods thereof include a first directional mode, a second directional mode, and a filter unit. The filter unit includes a filter housing unit and a filter chamber disposed in the filter unit.

Abstract: A workpiece processing station is disclosed. The workpiece processing station has particular applicability in an electroplating process for semiconductor wafers. The apparatus includes a work processing bowl having an outer bowl and an inner cup positioned at a location slightly below the upper rim of the bowl. An annular space is provided between the sides of the processing bowl and the fluid cup. Fluid is provided to the fluid cup through an opening in the bottom of the fluid cup. The fluid overflows the fluid cup and drains down the open annular space between the process bowl and the fluid cup and passes through the opening in the bottom of the process bowl and into a fluid reservoir. A reservoir is preferably used as both the supply and the return for the process fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a semiconductor workpiece processing tool and methods for handling semiconductor workpiece therein. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool preferably includes an interface section comprising at least one interface module and a processing section comprising a plurality of processing modules for processing the semiconductor workpieces. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool may have a conveyor for transferring the semiconductor workpieces between the interface modules and the processing modules.

Abstract: A transport system for manipulating a semiconductor wafer in a processing tool is set forth. The system includes a transport unit guide disposed within the processing tool for supporting a wafer transfer unit as the unit moves between a first position and a second position. The transport unit guide comprises a frame, a lateral guide rail mounted on the frame, and a series of magnetic segments arranged upon the transport unit guide proximate the lateral guide rail. The wafer transfer unit includes a tram translatably attached to the lateral guide rail and a wafer transfer arm assembly for manipulating the semiconductor wafer. An electromagnet is mounted on the tram in cooperative relation with the magnetic segments for moving the transfer unit along the guide rail. Actuators are used for controlling the position of the transfer unit and transfer arm assembly, and sensors are used for determining the position of the transfer unit and the transfer arm assembly.

Abstract: An improved conveyor system (20) for transporting a microelectronic workpiece (w) within a processing tool (14, 16) is set forth. The conveyor system (20) includes a transport unit (30, 32) slidably guided on a conveyor rail (26) for transporting and manipulating the workpiece (w). The transport unit (30, 32) includes a vertical member (220) which is connected to a base end of a two section robot arm (100). The robot arm (100) includes an end effector (108) at a distal end thereof which is actuated to grip a surrounding edge of a workpiece (w). A first rotary actuator (200) is arranged to rotate the vertical member (220) about its axis to rotate the entire robot arm (100). A second rotary actuator (240) is positioned to rotate the second section (114) of the robot arm (100), via a belt, with respect to the first section (110) of the robot arm (100). A third rotary actuator (302) is arranged to rotate the end effector (108) about its horizontal axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a semiconductor workpiece processing tool and methods for handling semiconductor workpiece therein. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool preferably includes an interface section comprising at least one interface module and a processing section comprising a plurality of processing modules for processing the semiconductor workpieces. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool may have a conveyor for transferring the semiconductor workpieces between the interface modules and the processing modules.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a semiconductor workpiece processing tool and methods for handling semiconductor workpiece therein. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool preferably includes an interface section comprising at least one interface module and a processing section comprising a plurality of processing modules for processing the semiconductor workpieces. The semiconductor workpiece processing tool may have a conveyor for transferring the semiconductor workpieces between the interface modules and the processing modules.

Abstract: An improved conveyor system for transporting a microelectronic workpiece within a processing tool is set forth. The conveyor system includes a transport unit slidably guided on a conveyor rail for transporting and manipulating the workpieces. The transport unit includes a vertical member which is connected to a base end of a two section robot arm. The robot arm includes an end effector at a distal end thereof which is actuated to grip a surrounding edge of a workpiece. A first rotary actuator is arranged to rotate the vertical member about its axis to rotate the entire robot arm. A second rotary actuator is positioned to rotate the second section of the robot arm, via a belt, with respect to the first section of the robot arm. A third rotary actuator is arranged to rotate the end effector about its horizontal axis. The third rotary actuator permits the end effector to flip the microelectronic workpiece between a face up and a face down orientation.

Abstract: An improved conveyor system for transporting a microelectronic workpiece within a processing tool is set forth. The conveyor system includes a transport unit slidably guided on a conveyor rail for transporting and manipulating the workpieces. The transport unit includes a vertical member which is connected to a base end of a two section robot arm. The robot arm includes an end effector at a distal end thereof which is actuated to grip a surrounding edge of a workpiece. A first rotary actuator is arranged to rotate the vertical member about its axis to rotate the entire robot arm. A second rotary actuator is positioned to rotate the second section of the robot arm, via a belt, with respect to the first section of the robot arm. A third rotary actuator is arranged to rotate the end effector about its horizontal axis. The third rotary actuator permits the end effector to flip the microelectronic workpiece between a face up and a face down orientation.