Real-Time Operational Metrics and Common Interfaces Enhance Production Capabilities for Semiconductor Industry
SAN LEANDRO, Calif., (February 1, 2005)– OSIsoft, Inc., the global leader in Real-time Performance Management (RtPM) software for the process manufacturing industries, today announced support for (SEMI) Interface A standards. In this effort, OSIsoft will provide semiconductor manufacturers a real-time software platform to incorporate and comprehensively display critical operational information into a common format for storage, visualization, and advanced applications. OSIsoft joins Asyst Technologies, and Microsoft in their efforts to speed the adoption of Interface A in the semiconductor industry.
Access to real-time operational performance metrics is fundamental to semiconductor manufacturers' automation and process variation reduction efforts. These needs are further addressed by the technical advantages of implementing Interface A using the Microsoft .NET architecture, which enables web-based applications and XML web services and the Asyst EIBTM (Equipment Information Bridge) software product, which provides direct access to real-time data from manufacturing equipment.
"OSIsoft and Asyst both demonstrate the knowledge and expertise associated with a keen understanding of industry challenges," said John McCallum, high tech industry manager for the Manufacturing Industry Unit at Microsoft. "By working together and building on the Microsoft platform, OSIsoft and Asyst are delivering an Interface A solution that helps improve operational performance and addresses a critical industry need."
"As an early .NET development partner, OSIsoft has learned that the platform is a powerful catalyst for connecting the manufacturing environment," said Michael Saucier, vice president of Marketing, OSIsoft. "By encouraging common interface within the complex semiconductor manufacturing environment, OSIsoft and Asyst can deliver a complete view across the fab floor, which will not only speed time-to-market, but ultimately minimize process variability and equipment downtime to help manufacturers achieve operational excellence."
"As the leader in semiconductor connectivity and automation software, and provider of Asyst EIB, a .NET-based Interface A solution, we are very pleased that OSIsoft is embracing this technology," said Paula LuPriore, vice president and general manager, Asyst Connectivity and Automation Software Solutions Group. "Implementing Interface A in .NET will significantly enhance the already compelling benefits of OSIsoft's applications, as well as allow fabs and OEMs to integrate and utilize them in almost a plug-and-play fashion."
About OSIsoft
OSIsoft delivers performance management software to the world's leading process manufacturing, life sciences and utility companies – anywhere real-time operational metrics fuel performance. With more than 10,000 installations worldwide, OSIsoft's real-time data platform crosses IT and process boundaries to incorporate and display operational information. Providing comprehensive visibility into operations, the OSIsoft platform unlocks the potential for timely analysis and the ability to make critical, informed and profitable decisions.
Founded in 1980, OSIsoft Inc. is headquartered in San Leandro, Calif., with operations worldwide and is privately-held.