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DFS Hires Regional Sales Manager

Posted by DFS on Sep 26, 2019 8:08:45 AM

Jason Medhurst HIRED TO MANAGE Sales at Semiconductor Fabs and Process Tool OEM ClientS

DFS is pleased to announce it has added Jason Medhurst to our sales leadership team. Based out of Chandler, Arizona, Jason will be responsible for growing strategic accounts, gas systems business, and the OEM business. He will also lead selected technology development collaboration programs for DFS.

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Topics: careers

Our First Decade in Chemical Blending and Gas Delivery Systems

Posted by DFS on Aug 21, 2019 12:26:31 PM

Decade In Review

August 12, 2019 was a major milestone in the life of DFS, as it marked our 10th anniversary. Ten years prior Fred Elsey and Darren Willey fully invested themselves and initiated the journey toward establishing DFS as a leader in chemical blending and distribution equipment. Their vision and effort created the foundation for what we know of DFS today and where it is positioned for the future.  

In recognition of this milestone, we'd like to highlight some of the many achievements that have occurred over the course of the first 10 years of our journey as a company.

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Topics: chemical blending, careers, gas systems

Dual Loop Slurry Chemical Blender

Posted by DFS on Aug 21, 2019 12:18:44 PM

FULLY AUTOMATED DUAL LOOP SLURRY BLENDING SYSTEM

The fully automated DFS Fusion™ Dual Loop Slurry Chemical Blender is designed to allow for blending of up to 3 Chemicals and UPW with the ability to handle additional slurry inputs if needed. This system will also inject, monitor, and maintain hydrogen peroxide concentration utilizing ultrasonic flow meters, metering valves and refractive index

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Topics: process control, chemical blending

Fusion™ On-Demand™ Modular Chemical Blender

Posted by DFS on Aug 21, 2019 12:00:00 PM

A Closer Look at the Components of A DFS Fusion™ Modular Chemical Blender

DFS Blenders greatly reduce the floor space requirements, facilitation costs, and the total cost of ownership for blended chemistries. Process yield / improvements are a large impact area because of our blenders’ accuracy. The more on-target the chemicals are in assay; the less rework or process target adjustments have to take place in the production environment.

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Topics: process control, chemical blending

DFS at Semicon West 2019

Posted by DFS on Jul 10, 2019 8:04:54 PM

Opening Day at Semicon West 2019

The Future of Advanced Manufacturing is here. Come see us in the Moscone Center North Hall, Booth 5972.

Attendees arrive at the opening to meet with our systems and equipment experts.  

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Topics: semicon

DFS at Semicon West 2019, Booth 5972, North Hall

Posted by DFS on Jul 1, 2019 8:00:00 AM

What: Semicon West 2019

Where: San Francisco, Moscone Center

When: July 9th-11th

Diversified Fluid Solutions is excited to exhibit at Semicon West 2019 in San Francisco. DFS will be attending along with our sister CPS Group company, Fab-Tech Inc. Come meet our team at Booth 5972 in the North Hall to discover how our latest technologies are an optimal fit for Advanced Manufacturing.

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Topics: semicon

Positioning for Continued Growth and Leadership

Posted by DFS on Jun 18, 2019 2:04:33 PM

Kyle Mackey is Promoted to General Manager of DFS

Diversified Fluid Solutions is pleased to announce the promotion of Kyle Mackey to the position of General Manager.

Kyle accepted the newly created leadership position upon the formal retirement of DFS CEO, Fred Elsey. Fred and Darren Willey started DFS in 2009, together with an excellent team they grew the company into a very successful business. With leading edge technology, service, and a rapidly growing customer base DFS has established themselves as a Global supplier of Chemical and Gas equipment to the Semiconductor industry. 

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Topics: careers

A Visionary for Chemical Blending and Gas Delivery Systems

Posted by DFS on Jun 17, 2019 9:52:00 AM

Honoring Fred Elsey's Successful Career and Retirement

When Fred Elsey and Darren Willey started Diversified Fluid Solutions (DFS) in 2009, they had decades of experience, industry contacts, a worthy reputation, and faith that they could create a company with unmatched value. Ten years later, DFS has grown from 6 to 130 employees and business is stronger than ever.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the growing team, Fred was recently able to announce his retirement with a firm sense that his original vision will endure.

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Topics: chemical blending, careers, gas systems

Karl Urquhart Presents CMP Process Monitoring Report at Semicon China

Posted by DFS on Apr 8, 2019 3:15:32 PM

Excerpt From "Real Time Process Monitoring in CMP" Given at Semicon China

In today’s industry, chemical uniformity and quality play major roles in defect reduction and overall supply-chain costs. While there have been major advances in metrology in recent years, they tend to vary in many areas and principles, and none are a fit for all solutions.

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Topics: process control, semicon

DFS and SB Tech Display at Semicon Korea 2019 - Booth B130

Posted by DFS on Jan 28, 2019 12:34:00 PM

SB Tech presents first manufactured DFS MCBS at Semicon Korea

Diversified Fluid Solutions and SB Tech are exhibiting at Semicon Korea 2019  in Seoul, South Korea.
 
On display is this Fusion Mobile Chemical Blending System (MCBS), the first of its kind manufactured at the new manufacturing facility located in Chungcheongbuk-do.
 
 
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Topics: semicon

Retrofit Any Semiconductor Chemical Blend Systems

Posted by DFS on Jan 14, 2019 8:59:19 PM

DFS Team Called In To Improve Accuracy, Reduce Waste, and Increase ThroughPut on Legacy Chemical Blenders

Lead by a three man team made up of a PLC Programmer, and (2) Field Service Technicians, DFS was able to complete an insitu, on-site upgrade to a client's existing OEM chemical blender systems. The upgrade came as a result of a request from a large semiconductor manufacturer, inquiring if DFS could do anything to improve their existing OEM chemical blender performance.

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Topics: process control, chemical blending

DFS Fusion™ On-Demand™ Mobile Chemical Blender

Posted by DFS on Dec 21, 2018 7:19:31 PM

DFS Announces New Fusion™ On-Demand™ Mobile Chemical Blender

Designed for one of our newest customers in New Mexico, the DFS Fusion™ On-Demand™ Mini Mix is engineered to transfer chemical from an interchangeable 5 gallon Pail and bulk supply to the internal On-Demand Blender.

Chemical 1 is supplied via the internal vessel. UPW, and Chemical 2 are supplied via the house supply source.

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Topics: process control, chemical blending

DFS Exhibit a Big Hit at SWI-MA MFG Day Job Fair and Expo

Posted by DFS on Oct 24, 2018 9:00:00 AM

Highlights From The SWI-MA local MFG Day job fair event

We had an excellent turn-out at our exhibit for the Southwest Idaho Manufacturers Alliance (SWI-MA) MFG Day 2018 Job Fair. The "Made Here!" Expo and Job Fair, hosted by SWI-MA was a perfect opportunity to meet and interact with attendees, students, fellow manufacturers, and the public at large. Our employees put together a comprehensive multimedia display about our high-purity gas and chemical blending and distribution products, innovations, career opportunities and culture.

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Topics: careers

DFS Presents in CMP User Group Conference

Posted by DFS on Oct 16, 2018 5:23:59 PM

Highlights From the International Conference On Planarization/CMP Technology (ICPT) 

Karl Urquhart and our Korea licensee SB-TECH present Real Time Process Monitoring in CMP, Post CMP Clean Blending and Distribution Applications at the ICPT 2018, October, 15-17, 2018, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Topics: process control, chemical mechanical planarization

DFS Summer Party 2018

Posted by DFS on Aug 9, 2018 3:20:00 PM

Employees Enjoy a Paid Afternoon of Fun in the Peerless Idaho Sun

DFS is growing our business supplying liquid and gas systems. Our success is made possible through the hard work, commitment, and dedication of our employees. To celebrate, we held a summer employee barbecue in Kleiner Park in Meridian. 

Great food and fun...water balloon fights, pinata, bean-bag-toss competitions, face painting and more. See the hightlights below. Great time in perfect Idaho weather. Come join our team https://www.cpsgrp.com/careers.php.

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Topics: careers

5 Key Benefits of DFS' ACvFLO™ Gas Cabinet Systems

Posted by DFS on Feb 15, 2018 4:05:00 PM

DFS  ACvFLO™ Gas Delivery Systems Set a new standard in Gas Cabinet Technology

To serve today’s Semiconductor gas market; DFS employs advanced technical knowledge, build capacity, and programming expertise to develop game-changing gas delivery systems. 

The ACvFLO™ High Purity Gas Cabinet System has advanced functionality and capabilities not seen in the Semiconductor industry to date.

These advancements include an open, fully integrated PLC and HMI panel, with connectivity and networkability, operational sequences, and automated pressure control.

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Topics: process control, gas systems

DFS Launches Korean Presence at Semicon Korea

Posted by DFS on Feb 7, 2018 8:44:38 AM

Highlights From DFS' 2018 Semicon Korea Debut

Diversified Fluid Solutions recently kicked-off its presence in South Korea by attending and exhibiting at the 30th annual Semicon Korea expo in Seoul.

The exhibition featured nearly 2,000 booths from global leaders in the semiconductor industry and drew an estimated total of 50,000 attendees to the event.

On display from DFS was this Fusion MCBS Minimix unit (shown to the right) as well as a multitude of other precision chemical and gas blending and distribution systems.

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Topics: semicon

DFS Honors Susan Elsey

Posted by DFS on Nov 29, 2017 1:02:00 PM

In Recognition of Susan's Countless Contributions

Employees of Diversified Fluid Solutions recently gathered to wish Susan Elsey, one of the company’s first employees, a fond farewell.

Susan, wife of CEO Fred Elsey, helped found the company in 2009 along with Fred Elsey and Darren Willey. Over the years, Susan has worked in accounting, human resources, inside sales, graphic design and just about every other role needed to keep the company going.

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Topics: careers

Educating With Custom Metal Fabrication

Posted by DFS on Oct 27, 2017 12:20:16 PM

DFS Uses Custom Metal Fabrication Expertise To Develop Electrician Training Table

Part of what comes with specializing in the development of high-purity-high-precision systems is a talented pool of intelligence capable of performing unique plastic and custom metal fabrication projects.

In fact, it's not uncommon for us to recieve requests for custom products like this multi-functional electricians training table.

Given Diversified Fluid Solutions' commitment to schedule, technology, and service, we were thrilled to be presented with an opportunity to combine our experience and standards into an educational product.

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Topics: public service, careers

This CMP Slurry Blender Sets the Bar for Process Control

Posted by DFS on Oct 19, 2017 4:24:58 PM

Preparing a DFS High-Purity CMP Slurry Blender For Delivery

Diversified Fluid Solutions recently completed work on a precision slurry blender which increases overall production capacity and process control.

Through advancements in our proprietary blending technology, the fully-automated Fusion™ Slurry Blender eliminates deadlegs in the flow path of the slurry while managing loop pressure control to +/- 0.3 psi.

The end result is improved yields, process control and repeatability across the board.

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Topics: process control, chemical blending