How to Deploy AI-Powered Asset Tracking for Semiconductor Fab Equipment

When every lithography tool costs $150M and downtime runs $1M per hour, incomplete asset data isn't just inefficient—it's existential.

In Brief

Deploy AI asset tracking by connecting your ERP and MES systems via REST APIs, enabling automatic serial number capture from FOUP handlers and lithography tools, then configure anomaly alerts for configuration drift detection across your fab's installed base.

Implementation Barriers

Data Silos Across Systems

Asset records scatter across ERP, MES, CMMS, and legacy fab automation systems. No single view of what's installed, where, or in what configuration.

6-8 SYSTEMS TO RECONCILE

Manual Configuration Tracking

Process engineers update chamber recipes and software versions, but those changes don't flow back to asset records. Configuration drift goes undetected until it causes yield loss.

40% OF ASSETS WITH DRIFT

Missing Historical Context

When a tool underperforms, you can't see its full service history, past configuration changes, or parts replacement timeline. Every investigation starts from scratch.

3-5 hrs TO RECONSTRUCT HISTORY

Deployment Steps

Start with API integration to your existing systems. Bruviti connects to ERP, MES, and CMMS via REST endpoints, pulling serial numbers, installation dates, and current configurations into a unified asset registry. The platform normalizes data across different schemas, so lithography tools from ASML, etch systems from Lam, and metrology equipment from KLA all appear in consistent format.

Configure automatic capture rules for equipment telemetry. The platform monitors SECS/GEM streams from fab tools, detecting configuration changes in real time. When a process engineer updates a chamber recipe or installs a firmware patch, the asset record updates automatically. Set anomaly thresholds to flag unexpected drift—like a tool running a different recipe than its assigned process—before it affects yield.

What You Gain

  • Deploy in 2-3 weeks with pre-built connectors for Applied Materials, ASML, Tokyo Electron tools.
  • Reduce configuration drift by 65% through automatic change detection and approval workflows.
  • Cut asset data reconciliation from 40 hours per quarter to zero.

See It In Action

Semiconductor-Specific Implementation

Fab Integration Requirements

Semiconductor fabs run on SECS/GEM protocols, EDA tool integration, and strict clean room access controls. The platform deploys as an edge appliance inside your fab network, eliminating cloud data transfer concerns. It speaks native SECS/GEM to tools, REST to ERP systems, and provides a single web interface for equipment tracking.

Start with a single bay of critical tools—lithography or etch—where configuration drift has the highest yield impact. Capture baseline configurations, then monitor for unauthorized changes. Once validated, expand to the full fab floor, tracking 200+ tools across multiple process steps without adding IT overhead.

Deployment Priorities

  • Start with EUV and DUV lithography tools where recipe drift costs $500K per wafer lot.
  • Connect to your Workday or SAP ERP for contract and warranty entitlement lookups.
  • Measure success by configuration compliance rate and PM schedule adherence over 90 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What systems does the platform integrate with for semiconductor fabs?

Bruviti connects to ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, MES platforms like Applied's AutoMod and Promis, CMMS tools like Maximo, and directly to fab equipment via SECS/GEM interfaces. Pre-built connectors support Applied Materials, ASML, Tokyo Electron, Lam Research, and KLA tools.

How long does deployment take in a typical fab?

Pilot deployment for a single process bay takes 2-3 weeks, including API configuration, equipment connection, and baseline data capture. Full fab rollout across 200+ tools typically completes in 6-8 weeks, depending on system integration complexity and clean room access schedules.

Can I track configuration changes made by process engineers?

Yes. The platform monitors SECS/GEM telemetry and MES recipe updates in real time, automatically logging configuration changes to the asset record. You can set approval workflows requiring change tickets before recipe modifications take effect, preventing unauthorized drift.

Does this require cloud connectivity or can it run on-premise?

The platform deploys as an on-premise edge appliance inside your fab network, with no cloud data transfer required. All processing happens locally, meeting semiconductor industry security and IP protection requirements. Optional cloud sync is available for multi-site visibility.

What training is needed for fab operations teams?

Most users require 1-2 hours of training to navigate the web interface and run standard queries. The platform surfaces asset data through a single search bar—no complex queries or system switching. Process engineers receive additional training on configuration approval workflows and anomaly alerting.

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