D-SIMCON Load Mix Optimiser

D-SIMCON Load Mix Optimiser

Advanced Al-Enabled Optimisation Solution for Semiconductor Production Planning

CHALLENGES

Difficult Processes of Setting Business Targets

Efficient alignment needed between sales and capacity organisations to maximize the company's primary KPI.

Complex Production Planning

Capacity corridors are shared among different products and technologies.

Complex Fab Capacity Design

Which tool to purchase at what time depends on forecasted product ramp-up and ramp-down.

Compute-Intensive Capacity Analysis

Optimised load mix needs to be found quickly.

SOLUTION

D-SIMCON Load Mix Optimiser automates load mix determination in a semiconductor manufacturing plant. The optimisation engine, powered by an Al algorithm, explores alternative load mixes each of which is evaluated by a capacity engine that calculates the expected utilisation down to the equipment and chamber level, taking into account heterogenous dedication and equipment availability constraints. This significantly reduces planning lead times while still taking into account the full complexity of input parameters.

DIFFERENTIATORS

Built for Semicon

Incorporating all pertinent domain-specific characteristics.

Investment Budget Constraints

Optimised load mix and associated equipment mix for a particular investment budget can be determined.

Flexible Integration

Designed to interact with the D-SIMCON Static Capacity Engine but also works with customers' in-house static capacity tools.

Fast and Easy Scenario Analysis

Multi-core execution enables optimisation of load mixes within seconds while the interactive GUI allows analysis of multiple scenarios seamlessly.

Comprehensive Capacity Constraints

Including tool utilisation limits and load ranges.

CUSTOMER SUCCESSES

  • Deployed by semiconductor manufacturers in Singapore, Europe, and the USA for both 200mm and 300mm fabs.
  • Utilised by customers for sales target setting and capital investment assessment.
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