The invention relates to a method for applying and attaching a defined number n of individual elements to a defined number m of predefined positions on a surface of a moving substrate web. The invention further relates to a moving substrate web onto which a defined number n of individual elements are to be applied and attached to a defined number m of predefined positions on a surface of a moving substrate web. According to the invention, an adhesive is applied to the surface of the substrate web at each of the predefined positions so that respectively at least one individual element can be attached at respectively one predefined position, and no adhesive is applied outside the predefined positions.

The invention provides an apparatus, for processing a semiconductor device, comprising a first tool which comprises a pressure application component, a guide, and a spacer moveable in the guide. A gap is defined between the spacer and the guide and is operable to allow the spacer to tilt in relation to the guide. The apparatus also comprises a second tool for holding the semiconductor device, wherein the first and second tools are moveable relative to each other between an uncoupled state and a coupled state. The spacer comprises a first portion proximate the pressure application component, wherein in the coupled state, the pressure application component is operable to apply a force as a first pressure to the first portion. The spacer also comprises a second portion distal from the pressure application component, wherein in the coupled state, the second portion is proximate the semiconductor device and is operable to transmit the force from the pressure application component to the semiconductor device as a second pressure.

The invention provides an apparatus, for processing a semiconductor device, comprising a first tool which comprises a pressure application component, a guide, and a spacer moveable in the guide. A gap is defined between the spacer and the guide and is operable to allow the spacer to tilt in relation to the guide. The apparatus also comprises a second tool for holding the semiconductor device, wherein the first and second tools are moveable relative to each other between an uncoupled state and a coupled state. The spacer comprises a first portion proximate the pressure application component, wherein in the coupled state, the pressure application component is operable to apply a force as a first pressure to the first portion. The spacer also comprises a second portion distal from the pressure application component, wherein in the coupled state, the second portion is proximate the semiconductor device and is operable to transmit the force from the pressure application component to the semiconductor device as a second pressure.