Gauss Labs Releases AI-Based Virtual Metrology Solution, Panoptes VM 2.0
Gauss Labs has released Panoptes VM 2.0, an upgraded AI-based virtual metrology solution for semiconductor manufacturing. This new version introduces Multi-Step Modeling, Operation-Group Modeling, and Automatic Model Selection features, significantly improving prediction accuracy and usability. SK hynix, which has been using Panoptes VM 1.0 since December 2022, plans to expand its application to include the etching process in addition to thin film deposition. The solution has already helped SK hynix improve process variability by approximately 29% and enhance yield rates. Gauss Labs, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, aims to revolutionize manufacturing with AI and expand its presence in the global industrial AI market.
Gauss Labs ha rilasciato Panoptes VM 2.0, una soluzione di metrologia virtuale basata su AI per la produzione di semiconduttori. Questa nuova versione introduce funzionalità di Modellazione a più fasi, Modellazione per gruppo operativo e Selezione automatica del modello, migliorando significativamente l'accuratezza delle previsioni e l'usabilità. SK hynix, che utilizza Panoptes VM 1.0 dal dicembre 2022, prevede di espandere la sua applicazione per includere il processo di incisione oltre alla deposizione di film sottili. La soluzione ha già aiutato SK hynix a migliorare la variabilità dei processi di circa 29% e ad aumentare i tassi di resa. Gauss Labs, fondata nel 2020 e con sede nella Silicon Valley, mira a rivoluzionare la produzione con l'AI e ad espandere la sua presenza nel mercato globale dell'AI industriale.
Gauss Labs ha lanzado Panoptes VM 2.0, una solución de metrología virtual basada en IA para la fabricación de semiconductores. Esta nueva versión introduce características de Modelado de Múltiples Pasos, Modelado por Grupo de Operación y Selección Automática de Modelos, mejorando significativamente la precisión de las predicciones y la usabilidad. SK hynix, que ha estado utilizando Panoptes VM 1.0 desde diciembre de 2022, planea expandir su aplicación para incluir el proceso de grabado además de la deposición de películas delgadas. La solución ya ha ayudado a SK hynix a mejorar la variabilidad del proceso en aproximadamente un 29% y a aumentar las tasas de rendimiento. Gauss Labs, fundada en 2020 y con sede en Silicon Valley, busca revolucionar la fabricación con IA y expandir su presencia en el mercado global de IA industrial.
Gauss Labs는 반도체 제조를 위한 AI 기반 가상 계측 솔루션 Panoptes VM 2.0을 출시했습니다. 이 새로운 버전은 다단계 모델링, 작업 그룹 모델링, 자동 모델 선택 기능을 도입하여 예측 정확도와 사용성을 크게 향상시킵니다. SK hynix는 2022년 12월부터 Panoptes VM 1.0을 사용해 왔으며, 얇은 필름 증착 외에 에칭 프로세스까지 적용을 확대할 계획입니다. 이 솔루션은 이미 SK hynix가 프로세스 변동성을 약 29% 개선하고 수율을 향상하는 데 도움을 주었습니다. 2020년에 설립되어 실리콘밸리에 본사를 두고 있는 Gauss Labs는 AI를 통해 제조 혁신을 이끌고 글로벌 산업 AI 시장에서의 존재감을 확장하려고 합니다.
Gauss Labs a lancé Panoptes VM 2.0, une solution de métrologie virtuelle basée sur l'IA pour la fabrication de semi-conducteurs. Cette nouvelle version introduit des fonctionnalités de Modélisation Multi-Étapes, Modélisation par Groupe d'Opération et Sélection Automatique de Modèle, améliorant ainsi considérablement la précision des prévisions et l'utilisabilité. SK hynix, qui utilise Panoptes VM 1.0 depuis décembre 2022, prévoit d'élargir son application pour inclure le processus de gravure en plus du dépôt de films minces. La solution a déjà aidé SK hynix à améliorer la variabilité des processus d'environ 29% et à augmenter les taux de rendement. Fondée en 2020 et ayant son siège dans la Silicon Valley, Gauss Labs vise à révolutionner la fabrication grâce à l'IA et à élargir sa présence sur le marché mondial de l'IA industrielle.
Gauss Labs hat Panoptes VM 2.0 veröffentlicht, eine verbesserte KI-basierte virtuelle Messtechniklösung für die Halbleiterfertigung. Diese neue Version führt Funktionen wie Multi-Step-Modellierung, Betriebsgruppen-Modellierung und automatische Modellauswahl ein, was die Vorhersagegenauigkeit und Benutzerfreundlichkeit erheblich verbessert. SK hynix, das seit Dezember 2022 Panoptes VM 1.0 verwendet, plant, die Anwendung auf den Ätzprozess zusätzlich zur Dünnschichtabscheidung auszuweiten. Die Lösung hat SK hynix bereits geholfen, die Prozessvariabilität um etwa 29% zu verbessern und die Ausbeute zu steigern. Gauss Labs, gegründet im Jahr 2020 und mit Hauptsitz im Silicon Valley, zielt darauf ab, die Fertigung mit KI zu revolutionieren und seine Präsenz auf dem globalen Markt für industrielle KI auszubauen.
- Panoptes VM 2.0 introduces new features improving prediction accuracy and usability
- SK hynix improved process variability by approximately 29% using Panoptes VM
- SK hynix plans to expand Panoptes VM application to etching process
- Gauss Labs' solution helps reduce time and resources in semiconductor manufacturing
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- New features added in order to improve accuracy and usability
- SK hynix expands adoption of Gauss Labs's solution to etching process in addition to thin film deposition process
- Gauss Labs plans to expand its presence in global industrial AI market with strong references in semiconductor manufacturing
*Metrology: a process of measuring the physical and electrical characteristics to ensure that requirements are met in the manufacturing process
Panoptes VM provides all-wafer measurement data in real-time by predicting process outcomes from sensor data. By applying this solution, it is possible to predict the process results of all products without physical full-scale measurement, significantly reducing time and resources.
Gauss Labs said that Panoptes VM 2.0 is making a new leap forward with new modeling features including the Multi-Step Modeling, Operation-Group Modeling and Automatic Model Selection. With these new features, the prediction accuracy and usability have been greatly improved, compared to the previous version.
Gauss Labs, an industrial AI company invested by SK hynix, first launched Panoptes VM 1.0 in November 2022. The system has been deployed to the thin film deposition* process at SK hynix's high-volume manufacturing fabs since December 2022. By integrating the virtual measurement results from Panoptes VM with APC*, SK hynix improved process variability* by approximately
*Thin film deposition: the process of creating and depositing thin film coatings onto a substrate material
*APC(Advanced Process Control): a solution that adjusts process condition for equipment adaptively during a manufacturing process
*Variability: the scale of the quality variation of the products from a certain process. It is important to maintain a low process variability in order to keep the product quality consistent.
SK hynix plans to expand the application to APC use case. With the new Multi-Step Modeling feature, it expects to cover the etching process effectively. This new feature creates prediction models using data from not only the current step but also previous steps to improve the accuracy of VM predictions which is especially critical for etching process.
*Etching: the process of removing unnecessary parts on the exterior of the circuit engraved on the wafer through photolithography
Panoptes VM 2.0 also provides the Operation-Group Modeling that allows the users to group data from similar operations for more effective modeling even when the data is scarce and the Automatic Model Selection, which supports multi-algorithm architecture and automatically selects the best performing model based on data characteristics to further improve the accuracy of VM as well as usability.
Gauss Labs, headquartered in Silicon Valley, was founded in 2020 with the vision of "revolutionizing manufacturing with AI" and has focused on "developing AI solutions for manufacturing data intelligence* (MDI)."
Mike Kim, Chief Executive Officer of Gauss Labs, said, "Our concerted efforts over the past 4 years are now creating meaningful impact in the semiconductor industry, the most advanced manufacturing sector. Equipped with our state-of-the-art industrial AI technology, we will continue our march towards the global industrial AI market."
*MDI(Manufacturing Data Intelligence): extracting valuable information and insights from a vast amount of raw manufacturing data that cannot be easily analyzed by humans
About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in
About Gauss Labs Inc.
Gauss Labs develops innovative industrial AI solutions and software products to make factories more intelligent by leveraging machine-generated data. It was founded in August 2020 and now has two international locations in Silicon Valley, CA, and
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