SmartFactory Simulation AutoSched® for Semiconductor Capacity Planning

Discover hidden value — simulate complex workflows to identify hidden and wasted factory capacity

Simulation AutoSched is a capacity planning system that enables simulation of complex workflows to identify hidden and wasted factory capacity. It allows users to create a virtual model of a fab to analyze, predict, and optimize operations, and to experiment offline with scheduling rules, equipment, and operator cycles.

What is Simulation AutoSched?

Applied SmartFactory Simulation AutoSched is a capacity planning system for semiconductor manufacturers that enables simulation of complex workflows to identify hidden and wasted factory capacity. It allows users to create a virtual model of a fab to analyze, predict, and optimize operations. With over 425 deployments, Simulation AutoSched has the largest installed base in semiconductor manufacturing.

How does Simulation AutoSched identify hidden capacity?

Applied SmartFactory Simulation AutoSched identifies hidden and wasted factory capacity by simulating complex workflows in a virtual model of a fab. Users can experiment offline with scheduling rules, equipment, and operator cycles to analyze, predict, and optimize operations. Benefits include improved cycle time, reduced WIP and buffer levels, and improved decision logic.

Why choose Simulation AutoSched?

Simulation AutoSched enables semiconductor manufacturers to analyze, predict, and optimize workflows through simulation.

These benefits help manufacturers identify hidden and wasted capacity.

Benefits include:

Improved cycle time

Reduced WIP and buffer levels

Improved decision logic

What can you gain from our approach?

Better execution

  • SmartFactory Simulation AutoSched includes an object-oriented, data-driven modeling tool, providing the fastest execution of any commercially available product.
  • The solution includes standard features and dispatching rules for quick model development.

Better integration

  • SmartFactory Simulation AutoSched is the only advanced processing package that integrates with AutoMod® for detailed, accurate models.
  • The solution provides an open architecture for customizations to model virtually any application.

Better experience

  • SmartFactory Simulation AutoSched has the largest installed base in semiconductor manufacturing, with over 425 deployments.
  • The solution is backed by over 20 years of simulation experience.
  • SmartFactory Simulation AutoSched is proven to be the industry leader in capacity planning and simulation.

Simulation AutoSched FAQ

What can I experiment with in Simulation AutoSched?

Simulation AutoSched lets users experiment offline with scheduling rules, equipment, and operator cycles, using a virtual model of a fab to analyze, predict, and optimize operations.

How does Simulation AutoSched support quick model development?

Simulation AutoSched includes standard features and dispatching rules for quick model development.

How fast does Simulation AutoSched execute models?

Simulation AutoSched includes an object-oriented, data-driven modeling tool, providing the fastest execution of any commercially available product.

Does Simulation AutoSched integrate with AutoMod?

Yes. Simulation AutoSched is the only advanced processing package that integrates with AutoMod® for detailed, accurate models.

Can Simulation AutoSched be customized?

Yes. Simulation AutoSched provides an open architecture for customizations to model virtually any application.

How widely is Simulation AutoSched used in semiconductor manufacturing?

Simulation AutoSched has the largest installed base in semiconductor manufacturing, with over 425 deployments and over 20 years of simulation experience.

Ready to discover hidden value in your fab?

Simulation AutoSched simulates complex workflows to identify hidden and wasted factory capacity, and lets you experiment offline with scheduling rules, equipment, and operator cycles.