Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing solutions Technology (ECT), offers through its subsidiary Kontron AIS GmbH industrial software for cross-industry automation solutions. With FabLink 7, Kontron AIS is releasing a new product generation of its solution for SEMI-compliant plant integration in the semiconductor industry. This release offers OEMs more flexibility in their choice. operating systems, hardware platforms and customer-specific Integration concepts.

FabLink supports OEMs in implementing standards-compliant interfaces for SECS/GEM, GEM300, EDA, PV2 and SEMI A3. With the new version 7, the Solution for plant integration technologically restructured. The focus is on a platform-independent architecture, modern technology stacks, an open API concept and measures to support current Cybersecurity requirements.

Platform-independent architecture for flexible Deployment scenarios

FabLink 7 expands the application possibilities SEMI-compliant plant integration. The new product generation enables Operation under Windows, Linux or containerized environments. Through this OEMs can adapt their integration solutions more flexibly to customer requirements, Adapt IT specifications and production environments.

The expanded platform support also opens up more possibilities. Flexibility in the selection of suitable, cost-effective hardware, including Arm boards. At the same time, deployment and update scenarios become more flexible and easier. It can be automated. This reduces dependencies on individual system environments. and facilitates integration into diverse manufacturing architectures.

Modern technology stack

Technologically, FabLink 7 is based on .NET 10. and thus supports a modern development and runtime environment. OEMs benefit from a long-term maintainable architecture, improved Resource utilization and a sustainable basis for further development Integration projects.

With the initial release, FabLink supports 7 already includes all relevant SECS/GEM functionalities. The implementation of GEM300 Capabilities implementation is carried out in stages. This addresses key requirements of Addressed to plant manufacturers who want their systems to comply with standards in integrate highly automated production environments of the semiconductor industry must.

In addition, FabLink includes 7 measures for Support for current cybersecurity requirements (dependency tracking, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) in accordance with the requirements of the Cyber Resiliance Acts (CRA) for Europe. This gives OEMs more transparency about software components used and a solid foundation for Security-related assessments.

Open API concept for custom extensions

Another key feature of FabLink 7 is The open API concept. OEMs and integration partners gain access to clearly defined interfaces. structured interfaces and can have their own extensions, Implement automation logics or customer-specific functions independently. This allows individual project requirements to be met without going into the to intervene at the core of the platform. Kontron AIS supports customers with documentation, Training courses, workshops and integration experts as direct contacts.

Designed for the next generation of Semiconductor manufacturing

FabLink 7 connects SEMI-compliant Plant integration with technological flexibility and open expandability and a modern software foundation. This reduces integration costs. reduce, Commissioning plants faster and subsequent projects more efficiently implement.

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