Semicon West 2020 – Virtual Event
Precise, flexible, efficient — automation solutions for the semiconductor industry
Stay competitive in today's rapidly changing semiconductor manufacturing market with high-precision automation technology for every segment of the microelectronics supply chain—from laboratory automation to wafer fabrication to final device packaging. With our latest advanced automation technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions, we can help you get from Lab to Fab faster than ever.
Learn more about our extensive technologies for semiconductor and electronics at the virtual SEMICON West 2020, and in the sections below.
Explore the Factory of the Future
Imagine a factory where only the walls, roof and floor are fixed. Machines and systems will communicate wirelessly, production equipment will prepare itself independently and flexibly for new orders. Completely connected machinery will manufacture serial and custom-made goods with maximum flexibility independent of lot size. Welcome to the Factory of the Future.
1. Lean implementation with aluminum framing
Lean is a culture in which people use tools to continuously solve problems. In a Lean organization, tools are used to visualize problems and people are trained to solve these problems. Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.
Lightweight and versatile aluminum structural framing improves ergonomics which will maximize your productivity and is a simple solution that allows for light weight, adjustable work stations while removing the old steel, stationary workstations of the past.
Benefits:
- Largest modular profile system – over 120 profile cross sections
- Minimal planning and design efforts with MTpro
- Fast assembly time with minimal tools
- Flexible design for easy removal and conversion
2. Technology integration in Workstations
Once the physical environment and assembly process begins to become efficient, it is a natural progression to upgrade the workstation technology by adding intuitive worker guidance that provides error-proofing and data capture for better control on the assembly line.
This might be as simple as deploying sensor technology to troubleshoot or identify problem areas, followed by the utilization of sensors for full-time monitoring that feeds information into an already existing data collection system.
Rexroth can help create stations for working that improve the accuracy and speed by putting everything at the operator’s fingertips. Easy integration into a standard workstation, a fully interactive assembly worker guidance tools use open platforms to connect to most MES/ERP systems.
3. Data Collection with Mechatronics@Work and ctrlX AUTOMATION
Mechatronics@Work combines high performance mechanical technologies and motion control systems with open, user-friendly programming environments. The integration of technology gives you the ability to gather information from each source about the process that allows for data-informed decision making.
Industry 4.0 needs a complete automation solution
ctrlX AUTOMATION surmounts the classic boundaries between machine controls, the IT world and the Internet of Things. With a Linux real-time operating system, consistently open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection, ctrlX AUTOMATION reduces components and engineering costs by 30–50%
4. Data Analysis and Visualization with IoT Gateway and ctrlX AUTOMATION
Integrating key pieces of data that are relevant to your pre-defined goals will allow you to make the right analysis and provide the foundation for making smart, fast and informed decisions.
Network new and existing machines cost efficiently and optimize production processes and product quality: The IoT Gateway makes it easy to connect to Industry 4.0 environments without intervening in the automation logic. The combination of control hardware and software for implementing IT applications collects sensor and process data, transmits it, and enables process data analysis.
Seamless transition to the Internet
Integration of the automation world and Internet of Things in the Factory of the Future is an absolute prerequisite for improving competitiveness in the digital age. ctrlX AUTOMATION offers better connectivity than any other system and can be integrated in all IT, edge, and cloud systems.
Security updates, backups, and upgrades of new software features are performed centrally, simultaneously, and efficiently.
5. Monitoring Machine Health with ctrlX AUTOMATION and FTS
Smart systems that employ flexible machine safety features lead to the ability to optimize the machine’s functions. When connected devices can speak openly to each other they can combine their tasks into an automated sequence.
ctrlX IOT: The most modern IoT software
Whether online or offline: Machine data can be transparently displayed retrospectively for up to six months with IoT Insights. This ranges from production KPIs to notifications for the shift manager to a fault history for service.
Flexible, accurate flexible transport system
Simplified and able to perform under the most challenging conditions, the Rexroth flexible transport system FTS integrates an external non-contact motion system.
6. Factory-wide Intelligence with ctrlX AUTOMATION
The ultimate achievement in connectivity is the potential for predictive maintenance solutions that flag issues before downtime occurs. This allows for ecosystem partners to be notified of impending issues or follow up needs and extends into automatic ordering capability of the machine through systems like SAP, ensuring parts are available before failures occur.
Industry 4.0 needs a complete automation solution
ctrlX AUTOMATION surmounts the classic boundaries between machine controls, the IT world and the Internet of Things. With a Linux real-time operating system, consistently open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection, ctrlX AUTOMATION reduces components and engineering costs by 30–50%.
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Smart MechatroniX
Perfect solutions for your Factory of the Future!
Benefit from our perfect solutions for your Factory of the Future! With new approaches and solutions we take the next step in the evolution of linear motion technology by combining mechanics with electronics, software and sensors. We are already a competent partner for topics related to Industry 4.0 and will ensure that you are future-proof using smart solutions for your linear motion needs.
Linear Motion Technology
Rethinking - Solutions for Linear Motion Technology
Now. Next. Beyond.
Our new products with integrated intelligence or our Plug & Produce solutions - developed based on the years of experience will help you optimize machine availability.
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Smart Function Kit
Our flexible, compact and future-oriented system solution
Benefit from simple product selection and configuration as well as commissioning. In addition, the Smart Function Kit can be networked via open interfaces and conveniently monitored via tablet during the ongoing process. This provides maximum transparency, reduces downtime and increases your productivity.
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IMScompact
Compact, economical and fully integrated - the IMScompact measuring system
With the integrated measuring system IMScompact, the measuring sensor is fully integrated in the runner block - this not only saves a lot of installation space, but also budget, since there are no add-on parts.
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Connected and Precision Automation
Industries worldwide are undergoing a deliberate shift in how they use digitalization to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Industry 4.0, or i4.0, is the presence of automation and data utilization in business.
When it comes to manufacturing for the semiconductor industry, connected automation means the inclusion of the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and machine learning. At Rexroth, we call it “Factory of the Future.”
Flexible Transport System
FTS – Flexible Transport System
A non-contact and flexible motion system, FTS moves individual bi-directional carriers moving at varying independent speeds. The technology is suited for all load factors, precision levels, and motion profiles. This system is also suited for vacuum environments when mounting our coils outside of the chamber and usage of our vacuum rated magnets.
Precision Motion Control
YM Controller – the world's best motion control system for Semiconductors
The precision motion control system MPC based on the embedded control YM allows an unprecedented level of design freedom. Its next generation hardware designed to handle complex operations, which together with the open software architecture enables the creation of tailored motion solutions – that can be simply integrated into your automation landscape. The extremely compact modular multi-axis controller houses all the control and drive hardware.
ctrlX AUTOMATION
The ctrlX AUTOMATION solution portfolio
The production world is changing and along with it the challenges it faces. Rigid, complex automation systems are no longer a right fit in a world where markets are characterized by ever shorter product life cycles and increasingly tougher competition.
ctrlX AUTOMATION provides all the elements required for complete automation solutions. The system is extremely scalable and covers the requirements for practically all applications.
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Digitalization of Linear Motion Technology
Linear Motion Technology in the Factory of the Future
With our Linear Motion Technology, you will be able to capture and optimize processes and wear sooner and more accurately than ever before. Linear technology will take over more and more measuring and positioning tasks in the Factory of the Future.
Production and Precision Technology
Profiled Rail Systems from Bosch Rexroth: Precise, reliable, simple.
Our production expertise comes from industry knowledge and our wide-ranging experience which Bosch Rexroth staff incorporate into qualitatively high-class products to constantly optimize them and to satisfy our customers' high requirements.
Maximum precision, flexibility as well as saving time and money are the compelling characteristics of our Profiled Rail Systems which can offer your company many advantages.
Subassembly Custom Solutions
Mechatronic subassemblies play an integral and valuable role in a non-stop manufacturing world.
Through smart, well-engineered integration of linear components and electronic motors, controls and sensors, subassemblies provide complete solutions that make it easier for machine builders to quickly build complex manufacturing systems for demanding industries ranging from pharmaceutical packaging to semiconductor fabrication.
