INFICON Introduces AskJen™ – A Cutting-Edge AI-Powered Expert Chat Feature for FabTime
East Syracuse, N.Y. – Dec. 3, 2024 – INFICON FabTime, the leading provider of flexible reporting software for the semiconductor industry, is proud to unveil AskJen, an innovative AI-powered expert chat feature designed to provide 24/7 access to advanced insights into semiconductor operations.
AskJen harnesses cutting-edge Large Language Model (LLM) technology combined with over 25 years of expertise in cycle time management to empower semiconductor professionals with instant answers to operational questions.
This groundbreaking feature is built on the extensive knowledge base of FabTime co-founder Dr. Jennifer Robinson, whose globally recognized newsletter has provided practical insights into factory productivity for over two decades. With more than 180 editions blending academic rigor with real-world feedback from semiconductor fabs worldwide, Dr. Robinson’s expertise is now available at users’ fingertips.
Powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, AskJen provides specific, accurate, and actionable answers, complete with citations for further exploration. Users can consult AskJen just as they would an expert advisor, gaining valuable insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
“AskJen is a great way to leverage the unique value of the FabTime newsletter archive, and it represents just the beginning of our integration of AI technologies,” said Dr. Holland Smith, Director of Data Science at INFICON. “We see strong opportunities to enhance usability and deliver insight across our product portfolio by harnessing the benefits of LLMs.”
Semiconductor front-end fabs and back-end factories worldwide trust FabTime with their core operational reporting. With the addition of AskJen, factories can now further unlock unprecedented operational insights, transforming how they manage cycle time and achieve productivity goals. Contact us to schedule a demo and find out how.
Availability
AskJen will be introduced as an experimental feature in FabTime 2411.0.0, set to launch this month.
About INFICON
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing /Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes and complete factories. These analysis, measurement, and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration, and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental monitoring. INFICON is headquartered in Switzerland and has world-class manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and China, as well as subsidiaries in China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. INFICON registered shares (IFCN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information about INFICON and its products, please visit www.inficon.com.