Why Haven’t You Heard Much About This Lately?
If you’ve browsed our recent Test and Measurement case studies, you might notice that semiconductor projects aren’t front and center. There’s a reason for that, and it’s not because DMC can’t or won’t do them. For decades, semiconductor manufacturing and its associated test system development largely moved overseas. As fabrication and assembly plants shifted to Asia, so did the capital budgets for automated test equipment. U.S.-based system integrators like DMC naturally focused on industries where investment remained strong: automotive, aerospace, energy, and medical.
What’s Changing Now?
The tide has started turning. With initiatives like the CHIPS Act and renewed focus on supply chain resilience, billions of dollars are flowing back into U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. New fabrication and advanced packaging facilities are being built here at home, and these projects come with serious capital budgets for automation and test systems. This resurgence means the need for robust, flexible, and scalable test solutions is greater than ever.
We’ve Done This Before, and We’re Ready to Do It Again
Although recent years have seen fewer semiconductor projects, DMC has a history in this space. Check out these classic examples from our archives:
- Fiber Optic Data Transmission Test System
- Silicon Wafer Processing
- Burn-In Test System for Fiber Optic Devices
- Process Control System for Film Deposition Tool
These projects demonstrate our ability to design and implement automated test and process control systems for high-tech manufacturing like semiconductor and telecom manufacturing environments. Engineers who worked on these systems are still with DMC, and they’d love to dust off their semiconductor expertise and apply it to modern challenges using today’s tools.
Why DMC Is a Great Fit for Semiconductor Test Automation
- Deep Automation Expertise: From PXI-based test stands to MES integration, we know how to build systems that scale.
- Modern Tools & Frameworks: NI TestStand, LabVIEW, Python, .NET, and custom frameworks like DMCquencer and CORTEX.
- Industry Knowledge: We understand the critical importance of yield, traceability, and uptime in semiconductor manufacturing.
Let’s Build the Future Together
If you’re planning a new fab, upgrading a process line, or are supporting one, and you need automated test systems for semiconductor devices, DMC is ready to help. We combine decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver solutions that meet your performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.
Learn more about DMC’s test and measurement automation expertise and contact us today to start a conversation.