Recent #Automation news in the semiconductor industry

5 months ago

➀ The MCT System is a cutting-edge solution designed to simplify control, monitoring, and data logging processes across various industries.

➁ It features an intuitive interface with a 4.3” color touchscreen, allowing users to navigate through a PC-style menu or a smart device-style slide-nav.

➂ Key features include up to three PID loops, flash memory (128 MB), SDRAM (256 MB), secure data transmission protocols, and support for up to eight monitor points.

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5 months ago

➀ Rapidus, a Japanese wafer foundry startup, is building a 2nm wafer factory in Hokkaido with a target to start trial production in April 2025 and mass production in 2027;

➁ Rapidus CEO Koike Atsuyoshi stated that the factory construction is proceeding smoothly and trial production will begin on April 1st;

➂ Rapidus aims to achieve an estimated cumulative revenue of 18 trillion yen from mass production between 2027 and 2036;

➃ TSMC is leading in the mass production of 2nm chips, but Rapidus has advantages in process speed, yield, and performance, and aims to catch up with TSMC;

➄ Rapidus, founded in August 2022, is a joint venture of eight Japanese companies, including Toyota, Sony, NTT, NEC, SoftBank, Denso, and Mitsubishi UFJ, with a target to mass produce 2nm processes by 2027;

➅ Rapidus plans to use robots and AI to create an automated 2nm production line in northern Japan, aiming to reduce delivery times by a factor of three compared to competitors;

➆ Rapidus has become the first company in Japan to receive EUV lithography machines, with the first batch of EUV lithography equipment arriving in Japan on December 14, 2024;

➇ Rapidus' fully automated factory gives it a competitive edge, as the back-end processes of chip manufacturing, such as interconnection, packaging, and testing, are labor-intensive;

➈ CEO Atsuyoshi Koike states that this will provide higher performance and faster delivery times for the same 2nm products compared to other companies.

AutomationRapidus
6 months ago

➀ IG Drones, founded in 2018 by Om Prakash and Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, specializes in defense, industrial, agricultural, and skilling applications.

➁ The company's products include the Jaga for industrial surveillance, the Kisan for agricultural spraying, and the Delta 400 and Skyhawk VTOL for defense purposes.

➂ IG Drones also offers anti-drone systems and is increasing R&D efforts to develop medium- and high-altitude drones and unmanned surface vehicles.

AerospaceAgricultureAutomationDrone
6 months ago
1. GXO Logistics has strong visibility due to its recurring revenue, industry-leading automation, and defensive contract structures; 2. Organic growth is rebounding, margins are expanding, market share is increasing, and GXO is on track to achieve its 2027 targets; 3. Short-term uncertainty surrounding the new CEO, regulatory review, and rejected buyout bid has created a generational buying opportunity, despite no tangible impact on GXO's underlying fundamentals.
AutomationE-CommerceLogistics
6 months ago
➀ A recent survey by the World Economic Forum reveals that 41% of employers plan to replace workers with AI by 2030; ➁ The survey indicates a shift in required skills due to AI advancements, with 39% of workers needing to upgrade their skills; ➂ The report highlights the decline in roles such as clerical and secretarial jobs, while technology-related roles are growing rapidly.
AutomationEmploymenttechnology
7 months ago

➀ Amkor Technology is constructing a $1.6 billion semiconductor packaging and testing factory in Bac Ninh, Vietnam, showing confidence in the market.

➁ The new factory in Bac Ninh will begin operations in October 2024, with an initial capacity of 70% of the designed capacity.

➂ The total investment for the Bac Ninh project is $1.6 billion, with an annual production capacity of 1.2 billion chips upon completion.

➃ The automation of the new factory is expected to reduce the number of employees from the originally planned 10,000 to only 2,800.

➄ The advanced automation technology used in the factory will require skilled technicians for operation and maintenance.

➅ Vietnam's strategic location and government support are driving the growth of the semiconductor industry in the country.

AutomationVietnamsemiconductor
9 months ago
➀ A high-precision machining robot with a new hybrid drive train has been developed in Lower Saxony, Germany, to bridge the gap between industrial robots and machine tools. The robot excels in machining lightweight materials and metals up to steel with a production tolerance of up to 0.1 millimeter.➁ The robot's hybrid drive concept enhances dynamic behavior and allows for increased productivity and higher path accuracy.➂ The project is part of the Lower Saxony LuFo research initiative, aiming to advance industrial robotics and precision machining techniques.
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9 months ago
➀ Aerotech Inc. has expanded its Automation1 XA4 PWM servo drive series to offer cost-efficient, high-performance options with various configurations. These drives enhance system performance while reducing costs. ➁ Key features include improved in-position jitter, good system performance and stability, and space-saving designs. ➂ The series is compatible with a wide range of motors and supports high voltages and peak currents, making it ideal for automation systems.
Automation
10 months ago
➀ Siemens and Merck announce a strategic partnership to develop smart manufacturing technology; ➁ The collaboration aims to bring new products to market faster, more cost-effectively, and with a focus on sustainability; ➂ The partnership includes a centralized governance structure and a contractual framework to streamline decision-making and reduce time to market.
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10 months ago
➀ The REAL-M project, set to launch on September 25th, aims to revolutionize manufacturing with a flexible production cell. It showcases the potential of multi-robot solutions for medium-sized enterprises. The key concept is teamwork, where robots will collaborate with humans and each other directly rather than through fixed transfer stations. ➁ The REAL-M facility, located in the Chemnitz research factory of Fraunhofer IWU, features a modern, multi-layered control architecture and a digital twin of the multi-robot cell for virtual commissioning. ➂ The REAL-M enables simulations with multiple interacting robots, allowing for realistic testing of production processes and reducing the time from order to production (Time-to-Manufacturing).
AutomationFlexible ManufacturingHardware-in-the-LoopIndustrial RoboticsManufacturingMatrix ProductionSimulationSoftware-in-the-Loopdigital twinrobotics