SCIO Update

Fit for Automation: How RFID Paves the Way to the Smart Semiconductor Fab

Written by Fabmatics | Sep 12, 2025 9:12:17 AM

As part of the SCIO Automation Group,  Fabmatics brings over 30 years of expertise in RFID-based automation to the semiconductor industry. With a comprehensive portfolio of scalable solutions, Fabmatics supports fabs worldwide in their journey toward digital transformation.

Why RFID Is Essential for Semiconductor Automation

Automation in semiconductor manufacturing starts with a small but crucial step: the reliable identification of material carriers such as open cassettes and HA200 boxes.
RFID-based identification is the key to scalability, transparency, and efficiency.
Many fabs still rely on manual or paper-based processes – which are error-prone, slow, and lack real-time visibility. RFID offers a powerful alternative:
  • Accurate identification of wafer carriers
  • Seamless integration into existing IT and production systems
  • Real-time transparency across the entire material flow
  • Increased efficiency and quality through digital traceability

RFID Solutions at a Glance

Fabmatics offers RFID solutions that integrate seamlessly into diverse infrastructures – whether for retrofit or greenfield projects:
  • Transponders for HA200 boxes, FOUPs, SMIF pods, and open cassettes
  • RFID reader stations for operators, load ports, and equipment
  • Intelligent storage solutions – from stockers to RFID racks
  • RFID-enabled transport via conveyors or trolleys
  • Integration & service from a single source – from pilot project to full rollout

Technology That Delivers

  • Retrofit-ready: Easy upgrade of existing infrastructures
  • Flexible frequency options: LF (134.2 kHz) or HF (13.56 MHz)
  • Proven & certified: Over 100,000 RFID components in use worldwide, SEMI-compliant, CE- and FCC-certified
  • Seamless connectivity: Standard interfaces such as SECS/GEM, ASCII, or IRG

Step by Step Towards the Smart Fab

RFID is more than just a technology – it is the gateway to the digital and automated fab. With more than 100,000 installed components in over 60 fabs worldwide, Fabmatics is a trusted partner for entering the world of digital identification.

From initial analysis to pilot projects to full rollout – Fabmatics supports semiconductor manufacturers every step of the way.