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From downtime to uptime: the case for spares kitting in modern semiconductor manufacturing

The right parts, at the right place, at the right spec and in the right time

How the semiconductor industry is responding to a design workforce crisis

The evolution of MES from a simple paper replacement to the backbone of the factory, and what’s next

Rethinking how configurations are used to improve productivity

The right alarms at the right time, to the right people

Automation solutions need to keep up with increased complexity

The industry is a significant target of cyber-attacks, but there are ways to reduce the risk

The potential to turn complexity into clarity could be a game changer for industrial engineers tasked with managing complex data.

Comparing operational efficiency and product quality across two familiar manufacturing paradigms

The wafer fab’s need for perfect reticles drives the mask shop’s distinct business model

Critical milestones accommodate the different concerns of the mask shop and its customers

Reticle delivery aligned with fab wafer schedules is far more effective than arbitrary purchasing-driven deadlines