Automating Installed Base Workflows for Semiconductor Equipment

Manual configuration tracking costs fabs millions in downtime when asset records don't match reality.

In Brief

API-driven asset tracking workflows automate configuration management, serial number reconciliation, and lifecycle planning. Event-driven pipelines sync telemetry to asset records, detect drift, and trigger maintenance workflows without custom code.

Where Manual Workflows Break

Configuration Drift Detection Lag

Manual reconciliation of equipment configurations happens quarterly or after incidents. Chamber recipe changes, software version updates, and consumable replacements happen daily but aren't reflected in asset records until someone runs a manual audit.

30-45 days Average Drift Detection Lag

Serial Number Reconciliation Overhead

ERP systems, CRM databases, and equipment telemetry all hold serial numbers, but they don't match. Engineers spend hours each week cross-referencing systems to identify which tool is actually installed where, especially for FOUPs and metrology instruments.

18-22% Asset Records Incomplete or Conflicting

Lifecycle Planning Blind Spots

Without automated tracking of equipment usage hours and process cycles, predicting component EOL is guesswork. Maintenance schedules run on calendar intervals rather than actual wear, leading to premature replacements or unexpected failures mid-production.

40% PMs Scheduled Without Usage Data

Event-Driven Asset Tracking Architecture

Bruviti provides REST and GraphQL APIs that let you build automated asset tracking workflows in your existing stack. When a tool sends telemetry, an event-driven pipeline updates the asset record with current configuration state, usage hours, and software versions. No manual entry required.

Configuration drift detection runs continuously. The platform compares live equipment state against your configuration baseline, flagging deviations in real time. Python SDKs let you define custom drift rules and route alerts to your preferred notification system. Lifecycle planning APIs consume usage data and predict component EOL based on actual operating conditions, not fixed intervals.

Integration Benefits

  • Configuration sync latency drops from 30+ days to under 60 seconds via webhook triggers.
  • Asset accuracy improves 22% in first quarter through automated serial reconciliation pipelines.
  • Maintenance schedules shift from calendar-based to condition-based, reducing premature part swaps 35%.

See It In Action

Semiconductor Equipment Lifecycle Automation

Asset Tracking for $500M+ Fab Investments

Semiconductor fabs operate hundreds of lithography, etch, deposition, and metrology tools across multiple production lines. Each tool runs specific recipes with consumables that degrade at different rates. Tracking which chamber has which recipe version, which consumables were last replaced, and which software patches are installed is critical for yield management and compliance.

Automated workflows sync equipment telemetry to asset records in real time. When a process engineer updates an etch recipe, the configuration change appears in the asset registry immediately. When a consumable reaches its usage threshold, lifecycle planning APIs automatically schedule replacement during the next planned maintenance window, avoiding unplanned downtime.

Implementation Pathway

  • Pilot with metrology tools first; they generate clean telemetry and fewer recipe variations than process equipment.
  • Connect existing SECS/GEM data feeds to REST APIs; no custom parsers needed for standard telemetry formats.
  • Track asset accuracy ratio and configuration drift detection lag over 90 days to quantify improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle SECS/GEM telemetry integration without vendor-specific parsers?

Bruviti's platform accepts standard SECS/GEM data formats via REST endpoints. You map equipment variables to asset record fields using JSON configuration files, not custom code. For proprietary telemetry formats, the Python SDK provides parsing templates that you customize and deploy in your environment, maintaining data sovereignty.

Can we define custom configuration drift rules for different tool types?

Yes. The GraphQL API lets you create tool-specific baselines and drift thresholds. For example, lithography tools might flag any recipe parameter change, while etch tools only flag changes exceeding 5% variance. Rules are stored as code in your repository, versioned alongside your application logic.

What happens to our asset data if we stop using the platform?

Asset records, configuration histories, and lifecycle data are exportable via bulk API endpoints in JSON or CSV format. There are no proprietary schemas. You retain full ownership of all telemetry and metadata ingested by the platform, with no lock-in on historical data access.

How do lifecycle planning APIs handle different component wear rates?

The platform accepts usage metrics like process cycles, runtime hours, and consumable throughput. You define component-specific degradation models using Python functions that calculate remaining useful life based on these inputs. The API exposes predicted EOL dates and confidence intervals that feed your maintenance scheduling system.

Can we trigger external workflows when configuration drift is detected?

Yes. Webhook endpoints fire when drift thresholds are exceeded. You can route these events to Slack, PagerDuty, or custom orchestration tools. The webhook payload includes the asset ID, configuration deltas, and severity level, giving you full control over downstream response workflows.

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