SmartFactory FullAuto for Full Automation in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Eliminate white space — automate WIP pre-staging, lot release, and load balancing of production equipment

SmartFactory FullAuto is an automated workflow engine system that executes pre-staging of WIP, releases lots, and adjusts load balancing of production equipment through “what next” and “where next” rules to improve the use of products and resources. This results in reduced white space and improves operator efficiency.

What is SmartFactory FullAuto?

Applied SmartFactory FullAuto is an automated workflow engine system that executes pre-staging of WIP, releases lots, and adjusts load balancing of production equipment through “what next” and “where next” rules. It is built on the Applied APF platform and common data model. SmartFactory FullAuto executes and controls any level of fab automation.

How does SmartFactory FullAuto minimize white space on tools?

Applied SmartFactory FullAuto executes pre-staging of WIP, releases lots, and adjusts load balancing of production equipment through “what next” and “where next” rules, which results in reduced white space. Benefits include a 17% reduction in delivery time, a 65% reduction in super operators in 200mm fabs, and greater than 95% automatic execution of lots achieved within 8 months in 300mm fabs.

Why choose FullAuto?

SmartFactory FullAuto automates WIP staging, lot release, and load balancing to optimize resources and reduce white space.

These benefits help manufacturers eliminate white space and improve operator efficiency.

17% reduction in delivery time — improved throughput for bottleneck tools

65% reduction in super operators in 200mm fabs

>95% automatic execution of lots achieved within 8 months in 300mm fabs

What can you gain from our approach?

Reduced white space

SmartFactory FullAuto offers the ability to reduce white space on tools.
The solution reduces the need for expert operators to manage factory operations.

Faster deployment

SmartFactory FullAuto is an out-of-box solution that can be quickly deployed to rapidly enhance factory operations—unlike many homegrown solutions, which are hardcoded and costly to deploy and maintain.

Common framework

SmartFactory FullAuto is built on the Applied APF platform and common data model to execute planning, scheduling, and dispatching algorithms on factory events.
The solution executes and controls any level of fab automation.
SmartFactory FullAuto requires no additional integration.

FullAuto FAQ

How does SmartFactory FullAuto compare to homegrown automation solutions?

SmartFactory FullAuto is an out-of-box solution that can be quickly deployed to rapidly enhance factory operations—unlike many homegrown solutions, which are hardcoded and costly to deploy and maintain.

Does SmartFactory FullAuto reduce reliance on expert operators?

Yes. SmartFactory FullAuto reduces the need for expert operators to manage factory operations.

What automatic execution levels has SmartFactory FullAuto achieved in 300mm fabs?

SmartFactory FullAuto has achieved greater than 95% automatic execution of lots within 8 months in 300mm fabs.

What level of fab automation can SmartFactory FullAuto support?

SmartFactory FullAuto executes and controls any level of fab automation.

Does SmartFactory FullAuto require additional integration?

No. SmartFactory FullAuto requires no additional integration. It is built on the Applied APF platform and common data model.

Ready to eliminate white space?

SmartFactory FullAuto executes pre-staging of WIP, releases lots, and adjusts load balancing of production equipment, resulting in reduced white space and improved operator efficiency.