We, Confovis based in Jena (Germany), are a developer and manufacturer of instruments for automated optical inspection (AOI) and optical 3D surface metrology for the semiconductor industry. Our devices enable precise defect inspection, classification and dimensional measurements, for example for surface topography in statistical process control. Unlike other AOI systems, our solutions are versatile due to their unique hardware. Adjustments in defect inspection recipes, as well as classifications can be made directly via the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Hence, the defect classes are taught by short GUI-supported learning, using rule-based artificial intelligence. Since 2009, we have concentrated on customer-focused and application-oriented system solutions in the fields of semiconductors & MEMS, surface technology, automotive & aerospace, and the optical industry.