The Future of Semiconductors

Leveraging CoreTegral for Optimised Automation

The Future of Semiconductors
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December 2024
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Núria Gómez

The semiconductor industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with technological advancements and supply chain disruptions reshaping its landscape. Semiconductors power everything from consumer electronics to cutting-edge technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous vehicles. As demand rises for faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient chips, the need for effective automation solutions has never been more critical.

Savantech’s CoreTegral stands out as a pioneering solution to meet these challenges. It offers manufacturers in the semiconductor industry a platform for rapid, flexible tool automation, driving increased productivity and operational efficiency. The ability to integrate seamlessly with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and Advanced Process Control (APC) tools enables companies to optimise their processes, reduce scrap, and improve throughput without the need for full-fab automation.

Current Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry

Supply Chain Disruptions: Global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant supply chain interruptions, slowing down production across various industries. With CoreTegral, manufacturers can improve visibility on the factory floor, minimising downtime by enabling real-time data analysis and automation. Geopolitical and Technological Competition: Tensions between countries like the United States and China, especially over control of semiconductor technology, have heightened the need for companies to secure their operations. CoreTegral’s flexible deployment ensures companies can safeguard their processes while rapidly adapting to changes in technology or geopolitical pressures.  Sustainability and Efficiency: Semiconductor manufacturing consumes vast resources. With CoreTegral’s customisable workflow automation, companies can efficiently manage resource utilisation, addressing both economic and environmental pressures while ensuring continuous operation.

CoreTegral’s Unique Approach to Automation

By layering high level flexible workflows on top of robust functional components and protocols, CoreTegral allows developers to focus on rapid creation of equipment specific logic without getting pulled into the complexity of the underlying protocols, volume data capture and common base logic. In addition to full fab automations, this approach is ideal for targeting cost-effective specific solutions within existing facilities. For companies unable to invest in complete fab automation, CoreTegral delivers targeted solutions that allow for incremental improvements and scalability. This strategic approach can generate immediate return on investment (ROI) by solving key production bottlenecks and improving throughput.

Key Benefits of CoreTegral

• Rapid deployment and ease of integration with existing MES and APC systems, thanks to its development within the widely used MS Visual Studio environment. •	Minimal maintenance costs: CoreTegral’s lean coding philosophy and high level visual logic flows allow rapid understanding of key solution logic, making it accessible for internal teams to manage after deployment. •	Scalable functionality: As companies grow and their needs evolve, CoreTegral provides plug-and-play modules like Recipe Management and Trace Data Monitoring for FDC, allowing for easy upgrades without overhauling the entire system.

Automation for the Future of AI and 5G

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to a wide array of industries, the demand for semiconductors capable of supporting AI-driven processes grows. AI requires high computational power, and manufacturers need tools that can optimise production in real time. The managed cross-process accessibility of CoreTegral solution components, along with flexible database driven data access makes CoreTegral automation solutions ideal for integration with both traditional statistical and newer AI-driven advanced process control and run to run systems, enhancing predictive maintenance and optimising production lines.

Similarly, the advent of 5G and the upcoming 6G networks will push the need for even more advanced semiconductor technology. CoreTegral ensures that semiconductor fabs can quickly adapt to market demands by automating the production of newer, more advanced chips.

A Scalable Automation Solution for High-Tech Manufacturing

In high-tech manufacturing environments, where customisation and adaptability are crucial, CoreTegral offers a solution that can grow with the business. Companies are no longer bound by the limitations of proprietary systems or outdated technology. By leveraging standard industry tools such as MS Visual Studio, CoreTegral enables manufacturers to quickly adapt their automation systems to changing market needs and technological advancements.

CoreTegral as a Game-Changer in Semiconductor Manufacturing

The global semiconductor industry is poised for further growth, driven by advancements in AI, 5G, and quantum computing. However, to meet these demands, manufacturers must overcome the challenges of supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and increasing environmental pressures. CoreTegral provides a cost-effective, flexible automation solution that not only addresses current production inefficiencies but also positions companies for future success.

By enabling rapid deployment, minimising maintenance, and allowing for easy integration with existing systems, CoreTegral is shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing automation. It delivers a scalable, sustainable path forward for businesses looking to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly complex and fast-moving global market.

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