Semiconductor & Solar

The semiconductor and solar industry has been taking on a leading role for many years in the digitalization and automation of manufacturing processes in the area of Smart Factory. At the same time, there is no other industry in which development is progressing at such a pace, which leads to new challenges in manufacturing.

Challenges in semiconductor manufacturing

Simultaneously with the dynamically growing total demand for semiconductors, for example for IoT applications or the transformation of the automotive industry, the product variety is growing. The launch of new products (New Product Introduction, NPI) is taking place in shorter cycles and creates additional challenges for the planning and control of production. In addition, increasing global and interconnected manufacturing networks require cross-location data flows, end-to-end traceability and supply chain control.

Smart Factory solution platforms increase quality and profitability

An answer to these dynamic challenges is offered by modern, integrated and industry-specific Smart Factory solution platforms. They create the preconditions for methods such as Digital Twin and Closed Loop Manufacturing and increase responsiveness in all manufacturing areas. The launch of new products can be precisely planned, orchestrated and supply chains can be better controlled. As such a digitalized and automated Smart Factory increases quality and profitability in semiconductor and solar manufacturing.

Pioneer in the field of Smart Factory

Since more than 30 years znt-Richter is one of the pioneers in the field of Manufacturing IT solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our specialists in MES and equipment automation are recognized throughout the industry with over a thousand years of accumulated experience. In the field of Smart Factory, we have integrated over 600 machine types and connected more than 20.000 machines for customers worldwide. In doing so, we have supported all levels of automation - from pure data collection to lights-out factory - as well as various automation scenarios. With initiatives such as Industry 4.0, our expertise in manufacturing IT and equipment integration has been incorporated into the implementation of industry standards.