SYSTEMA's Material Tracking System (MTS) simplifies the management of materials and carriers with an automated solution designed for complex manufacturing environments. Built to ensure compliance and precision, MTS enhances material tracking, proper handling, and operational efficiency in high-precision industries such as semiconductor and discrete manufacturing.
Whether managing wafer carriers, reticles, or other critical materials, SYSTEMA MTS provides hierarchical tracking, lifecycle automation, and robust integration with existing manufacturing systems. With advanced parameter tracking, configurable rules, and detailed histories, MTS enables enhanced traceability, contamination prevention, and lifecycle visibility.
Benefits
Lifecycle Visibility & Optimization
Achieve end-to-end lifecycle management for materials and carriers, ensuring compliance, proper usage, and operational precision.
Traceability & Compliance
Gain full visibility into material and carrier states with detailed histories and automated updates, meeting the most stringent traceability and compliance.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
Automate material and carrier processes to save time, reduce production errors, and minimize operational costs.
Flexibility & Scalability
Scale with confidence as your production demands grow, with configurable parameters and integration capabilities that evolve with your business.
MTS Capabilities for Material & Carrier Management
MTS empowers manufacturers with tools to track materials and carriers accurately, reducing downtime, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational visibility. By combining hierarchical tracking, automated lifecycle management, and real-time monitoring, MTS ensures effective integration with existing workflows, adherence to compliance standards, and support for the specialized demands of semiconductor manufacturing.
Hierarchical Tracking & Association
Track carriers, materials, and their hierarchical associations across physical and virtual locations with precision. MTS ensures accountability at every stage of production, enabling traceability for wafer carriers, FOUPs, and reticle pods.
Automated Lifecycle Management
Configure rules and tasks to automate material lifecycle states such as thawing, usable, in use, and expired. Ensure efficient transitions between states for operational continuity.
Contamination Prevention & Cleaning Tracking
Monitor and control carrier cleanliness with automated state changes and parameter updates, ensuring contamination-free operations and adherence to compliance standards.
Effective Integration
Connect efficiently with shopfloor systems like MES and ERP to align materials and carriers with existing workflows, ensuring accurate synchronization and improved productivity.
Real-Time Monitoring & Historical Logging
Avoid costly downtime with real-time visibility into material and carrier statuses. Quickly address issues using detailed logs of parameter changes, location updates, and lifecycle events.
Specialized Features for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Built specifically for semiconductor fabs, MTS ensures wafer carrier cleanliness and compliance, reducing defects and maintaining industry-leading standards for traceability.
Supported Use Cases
SYSTEMA MTS supports diverse manufacturing environments by providing advanced material and carrier tracking capabilities tailored to specific industry needs. From semiconductor fabs to discrete manufacturing and large-scale operations like OSATs and foundries, MTS ensures compliance, enhances traceability, and optimizes lifecycle management to drive operational efficiency.
Semiconductor Fabs:
Manage wafer carriers and reticles with precise tracking and lifecycle visibility, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Discrete Manufacturing:
Track materials and carriers across complex environments, ensuring compliance, lifecycle visibility, and traceability.
OSATs & Foundries:
Enhance traceability and lifecycle management for large-scale manufacturing operations, minimizing delays and optimizing material flow.
SYSTEMA MTS GUI
The MTS GUI provides an intuitive interface for managing material and carrier lifecycles across manufacturing environments. With real-time monitoring and configurable filters, users can track the status of carriers, including their states, expiry dates, and assignment histories, to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Key features include hierarchical carrier management, lifecycle state editing, and detailed logs of carrier events. The GUI's advanced filtering capabilities and visual indicators allow users to quickly identify issues, such as expired carriers or contamination risks, and take immediate corrective actions. This streamlined design helps maintain high production standards and supports proactive decision-making.
Licensing
SYSTEMA MTS is available as a licensed, on-premise solution tailored to meet your unique manufacturing needs. Flexible licensing options, coupled with SYSTEMA's comprehensive support and training, ensure easy adoption and long-term success.
Why SYSTEMA?
With over 30 years of experience in high-technology industries, SYSTEMA is your trusted partner for advanced manufacturing solutions. Our expertise in manufacturing automation, particularly in the semiconductor industry, empowers manufacturers to optimize operations, enhance compliance, and stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.
Ready to transform your material tracking processes? Contact us to schedule a personalized demo!