Software complies with SEMI Interface A standards.July 13, 2006 -
CIMPortal v1.0 includes flexible architecture for equipment suppliers to collect, manage, and export data in multiple formats and supports Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International Interface A and TDI historical data collection. Software allows creation of models using API functions or Equipment Model Developer GUI, with templates and tools to facilitate reusing sections of model data. Information from multiple sources can be gathered simultaneously.
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Original Press release
Cimetrix Inc.
6979 Hightech Dr., S.
Midvale, UT, 84047
USA
Cimetrix Announces CIMPortal(TM) Version 1.0 Software for Interface A
Production Usage of CIMPortal at Three Major Fabs Marks Highly Successful Conclusion of Worldwide Beta Program
SALT LAKE CITY, June 7 / -- Cimetrix, Inc. , a leading provider of factory automation software and solutions for the global semiconductor and electronics industries, has announced that the Cimetrix CIMPortal(TM) software product for the new Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) Interface A standards, is formally released as a member of the Cimetrix family of award-winning connectivity software products, marking the end of a comprehensive, worldwide two-year Beta Program.
Cimetrix worked closely with industry leaders and experts, including Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and equipment suppliers during CIMPortal's Beta Program to answer the need for high speed, quality data from manufacturing equipment. During the Beta Program, Cimetrix developed a family of software products which conforms to the new Interface A standards, as well as to the new Japanese Tool Data Interface (TDI) functional specification.
"Cimetrix is proud to release a production proven, robust Interface A solution for the semiconductor industry," said Dave Faulkner, executive vice president for Cimetrix. "CIMPortal version 1.0 reflects our close cooperation with International SEMATCH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), IDMs and industry leading equipment suppliers. The release follows our rigorous product development lifecycle including requiring three months of actual fab usage. We are now ready to support any equipment suppliers or IDMs as the industry proceeds with pilot projects and system rollouts."
Cimetrix's CIMPortal product family includes a flexible architecture for equipment suppliers to collect, manage and export data in multiple formats. In addition, the CIMPortal product family includes the underlying technology for the ISMI Equipment Client Connection Emulator (ECCE), a design reference artifact. Features highlighted in the CIMPortal version 1.0 release include:
o Generation of high quality data for both Interface A on-demand data
collection and TDI historical data collection
o Creation of equipment models using API functions or the Equipment Model Developer GUI
o Equipment model templates and tools to facilitate reusing sections of equipment models
o Flexible high speed Data Collection Interface Module (DCIM) architecture for gathering data from multiple sources simultaneously
o Application DCIM to establish an efficient, easy-to-use bridge between equipment software applications and CIMPortal.
o GEM DCIM for IDMs to retrofit Interface A using a SECS/GEM connection
About Cimetrix Incorporated
Cimetrix designs, develops, markets and supports factory automation software for the global semiconductor and electronics industries. Cimetrix's connectivity software allows equipment manufacturers to quickly implement the SECS/GEM standards, with over 10,000 connections shipped worldwide. It also provides products designed for the new Interface A standards and solutions to meet the 300mm SEMI communications standards, with OEM customer installs in all major 300mm fabs. Cimetrix's PC-based motion control software is used by leading equipment manufacturers for demanding robotic applications. Cimetrix provides total solutions for its customers with engineering services and passionate technical support. Major products include CIMConnect(TM), CIM300(TM), CIMPortal and CODE(TM) (Cimetrix Open Development Environment). For more information, please visit www.cimetrix.com.
Source: Cimetrix, Inc.
CONTACT: Dave Faulkner of Cimetrix, Incorporated, +1-801-256-6500, or fax, +1-801-256-6510, or dave.faulkner@cimetrix.com
Web site: http://www.cimetrix.com/
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