Semiconductor

Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

How Yokogawa Took a Plant from Semi-Automated to Autonomous

Submitted by Yokogawa

The next generation control technology using reinforcement learning-based AI ( FKDPP) will autonomize areas that could not be automated with existing control methods while ensuring safety and improving productivity. FKDPP is a disruptive innovation that allows for a different dimension of control, particularly in such areas. This AI technology can be applied in the energy, materials, pharmaceuticals, and many other industries.

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Silicon Manufacturer Reduces Reactor Turnaround Frequency

Submitted by Tyler Kee || Valin Corporation

A high-purity silicon material manufacturer was looking for a solution to ensure a positive shutoff of gas flows. The company produces 500 tons of high-purity silane gas, 1,000 tons of electronic grade polysilicon, and 18,000 tons of granular polysilicon annually.

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Chemical Dispensing Company Decreases Control Integration Time

Submitted by Ray Marquiss || Valin Corp.

A customer that designs cost-effective chemical dispense system contacted Valin for automation assistance. Valin's application engineering and sales team showed the engineers at the company how we could save them money and speed up their delivery time. Lean more.

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Cost Effective Filtration Manifold for Semiconductor Industry

Submitted by Brian Sullivan || Valin Corporation

A leading manufacturer of semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment was in need of a filter manifold (skid) for their new N2 on-site generation unit. The company develops innovative solutions that help their customers build smaller, faster, more powerful, and more power-efficient electronic devices.

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Semiconductor Co Drastically Reduces Chemical Cooling Time

Submitted by Cory Calderon || Valin Corporation

A large semiconductor chip manufacturer approached our customer with a unique challenge and opportunity in cooling the highly concentrated acids and caustic chemicals used in production. Learn about the solution that helped increase the chip manufacturer's throughput and the safety of their staff.

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Semiconductor Supplier Improves Efficiency of Tool Change Outs

Submitted by Josh Shearer || Valin Corporation

A leading supplier of semiconductor-based solutions was looking for ways to improve the efficiency of routine maintenance change outs for their clean room tools. They were searching for something that would allow the technicians to be more efficient and organized while working in the clean room.

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Industry 4.0 Intelligent Workstations Help Increase Production

Submitted by Corey Foster & Bosch Rexroth

An Industry 4.0 Workstation is a semi-automated workstation that provides a link between the real world and the virtual world. It is a versatile solution that enables a highly efficient use of resources, great planning, reliability and short throughput times. Learn more.

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Hundreds of Hours of Programming Time Saved for Semi Mfr.

Submitted by Cory Calderon

A semiconductor manufacturer of wafer handling machines and wet benches was looking for a way to reduce the engineering hours spent on writing code. Semiconductor companies are commonly required by their customers to be SECS/GEM compliant and this can be a laborious and costly task.

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