Brooks Automation's Software Selected by UMCi for its 300mm Computer Integrated Manufacturing System
Wednesday April 30, 4:42 pm ET
Singapore joint venture fab to be second implementation of the 300works CIM solution by UMC.
CHELMSFORD, Mass., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS - News), which delivers total automation for semiconductor manufacturing, today announced that it has received an order for factory software and maintenance services from UMCi, the Singapore-based 300mm joint venture between the semiconductor foundry UMC (NYSE: UMC - News), Infineon Technologies AG, and EDB Investments, the Singapore Economic Development Board's investment arm. The solution from Brooks for 300mm semiconductor manufacturing, called 300works(TM), fully integrates the manufacturing execution system (MES) with critical applications such as equipment connectivity, maintenance management and reporting. The deployment at UMCi will be Brooks' CIM system that is successfully deployed at UMC Fab12A.
"Computer Integrated Manufacturing and other state of the art automation systems are key components in maximizing manufacturing efficiency, especially in today's advanced 300mm fabs," said Chris Chi, president of UMCi. "With the adoption of Brooks' CIM software as part of UMCi's preparation for production later this year, we look forward to bringing state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques implemented on 300mm wafers to Singapore."
Robert J. Therrien, chairman and chief executive officer of Brooks Automation, said, "We are delighted that UMCi has selected our automation solution for its CIM system. The learning cycles that Brooks has gained through our previous engagement with UMC will enable us to continuously improve and enhance our offerings and our domain knowledge so that we may provide the most advanced and robust solutions to our customers. As 300mm semiconductor manufacturing gains critical mass with world-class companies like UMCi, the cost advantages and benefits will provide a compelling investment opportunity for the industry. Brooks anticipates continuing to play a leading role as the industry's premier provider of pre-integrated, more complete automation solutions for our customers."
About UMCi
UMCi is located in the Pasir Ris Wafer Fab Park in Singapore and was first announced in December of 2000. Total planned capacity for the facility is 40,000 wafers per month and overall investment is expected to be US$3.6 billion. Current installation will primarily focus on copper backend processing equipment, with front-end equipment expected to follow later this year as market conditions require.
About Brooks Automation, Inc.
Brooks Automation (Nasdaq: BRKS - News) delivers automation solutions to the global semiconductor and related industries. The company's factory and tool automation hardware, software and professional services can manage every wafer, reticle and data movement in the fab, helping semiconductor manufacturers optimize throughput and yield while reducing both cost and time to market. Brooks products and services are used in virtually every fab in the world. For more information, visit brooks.com.
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Mark Chung
Director of Investor Relations
Brooks Automation, Inc.
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mark.chung@brooks.com
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