Fico Molding – part of BE Semiconductor Industries – is a leading manufacturer of high-tech, high-performance integrated systems for the assembly process of computer chips, such as semiconductor packaging, sheet and mold handling equipment. The AMS-I, an intelligent fully automatic forming system, is the showpiece of the range of innovative products offered worldwide by Fico Molding. The product distinguishes itself by offering exceptional added value to the customer through flexibility, high reliability, the shortest processing time in the market and a guaranteed high output.
Software plays a key role in these products. Software is crucial in automatic machine control, data acquisition, editing and reporting, a Windows-based user interface with a touch screen monitor allowing easy and user-friendly operation of the machines and (remote) monitoring of production parameters for maintenance and performance analysis.
CIMSOLUTIONS has, in a long-term collaboration since 1995 with Fico Molding, taken care of all phases of software development for a range of products on various software platforms and often also the installation and aftercare worldwide at the end user’s location. This includes Object Oriented Analysis & Design (UML), development of the man-machine interface, embedded control software for the equipment, Visual Studio development, the application of Web Technologies, automatic code generation, system integration & test, factory testing and on-site testing, configuration management and software project management. Key success factors were: automatic code generation which reduces the time-to-market, iterative development for risk management and software development according to SEMI standards.
In addition, CIMSOLUTIONS, in close cooperation with FICO Molding, has drawn up the requirements for a Molding (production and processing) Performance Analysis System and has designed and realised this system in-house at CIMSOLUTIONS, based on fixed price under CIMSOLUTIONS’ own project management, responsibility and risk. The system has been delivered according to specification, within the set time and to the acceptance and full satisfaction of Fico Molding, including the necessary support and maintenance after delivery. This system enables Fico Molding to not only perform corrective (remote) maintenance by analysing, diagnosing and repairing errors, the system also supports the analysis of trends so that errors can be traced and detected in the design, allowing future releases to be improved.
Electronics and semiconductors
Our customers in the Semiconductor Industry are world market leaders with a reputation for developing, manufacturing and marketing the world’s most innovative products for the manufacturing of computer wafers and computer chips. These systems are characterized by user demands for ultra precision, zero-fault reliability, high production speeds and just-in-time production logistics and time-to-market. Software is indispensable to achieve these high standards and plays a decisive role in this highly competitive, technology-driven and cyclical market.
CIMSOLUTIONS has been involved in the development of these high-quality high-tech products for the business-to-business market for more than two decades, in close cooperation with our customers. The product range covers almost all steps of the production process of computer wafers and computer chips. This includes various highly advanced products, ranging from Wafer-Steppers/Scanners, High-tech Ovens for ‘baking’ the wafers to Molding Systems and Trim & Form Systems for packaging and finishing the computer chips.