Legacy semiconductor fabs face increasing pressure to reduce costs, minimize errors, and boost productivity through automated workflows. Continuous WIP inventory identification ensures traceability across storage racks, avoiding manual scanning. HERMOS delivers modular RFID solutions for shelving, offering both plug-and-play systems and upgrade kits compatible with LF and HF frequencies. Single-wire technology streamlines cabling, while AMR-ready integration supports autonomous transport. Seamless interoperability with existing infrastructure enables rapid deployment and operational stability.
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RFID Enables End-to-End Production Lot Tracking In Legacy Fabs
Manufacturing facilities that rely on outdated production systems increasingly face cost pressures, risk of errors, and constrained throughput. In the absence of end-to-end automation and clear batch tracking both at processing stations and within work-in-progress storage areas, opportunities for efficiency gains remain untapped. To overcome these challenges and maintain consistent material flows, industrial operators are adopting RFID-based solutions that deliver continuous, real-time visibility across every phase of the production lifecycle.
HERMOS Provides Plug&Play And Retrofit Kits For WIP Racks
HERMOS provides full plug-and-play systems and retrofit kits that integrate directly with existing WIP rack structures. These modular solutions remove the need for extensive programming and enable automated lot identification within storage locations. Through standard hardware modules and built-in RFID capability, manufacturers gain a turnkey installation that operates in production settings. Designed for rapid deployment, these systems reduce downtime, simplify maintenance, and deliver precise real-time tracking to optimize inventory flows.
HERMOS RFID Modules Support LF134.2kHz And HF13.56MHz For Versatility
The HERMOS system supports both low-frequency (134.2 kHz) and high-frequency (13.56 MHz) RFID technology, enabling reliable identification of various tags and sensors within work-in-progress storage. This dual-frequency functionality promotes backward compatibility with legacy transponders while accommodating modern HF devices, ensuring seamless integration into existing WIP operations. Users can select the ideal operating frequency based on material properties and conveyor speed, guaranteeing optimal read rates and minimizing potential errors throughout production.
Single-wire solution transmits power, signal and data through cable
By utilizing the Single-Wire configuration, HERMOS consolidates antenna signal, power, and data transmission through just one cable per antenna. This streamlined cabling reduces installation complexity and material expenditure, while the compact read head houses integrated signal amplification and filtering modules. This minimized hardware footprint not only curtails assembly time and labor but also enhances reliability under harsh manufacturing conditions, delivering a robust performance even in the most demanding production environments.
Forty RFID heads per reader deliver seamless WIP integration
The adaptable architecture of HERMOS solutions accommodates up to forty read heads per reader, providing identification coverage throughout WIP shelving. By partnering with top AMR vendors, HERMOS delivers packages that integrate autonomous guided vehicles seamlessly into existing processes. This coupling between shuttle platforms and RFID infrastructure enables tagging and monitoring of work-in-progress items, optimizing stock rotation, reducing workflows, and maintaining continuous, intelligent control over material movement in modern production environments.
Proven RFID expertise drives reliable WIP rack solutions worldwide
Drawing on decades of global RFID project experience in the semiconductor sector, HERMOS infuses its proven expertise into the research, design, and production of Work-In-Progress rack solutions. These systems have been rigorously validated in cleanroom environments and adhere to the most demanding quality benchmarks. Manufacturers enjoy enhanced operational reliability, consistent throughput, and minimized downtime. By deploying these field-tested modules within top-tier semiconductor fabs, they secure availability and return on investment.
HERMOS WIP RFID Modules Deliver Cost Savings, Enhanced Productivity
HERMOS RFID modules for WIP racks deliver extensive value by enabling continuous lot tracking throughout the production process, reducing errors and costs while maximizing throughput. The hardware components offer compatibility with both low- and high-frequency tags, support single-wire cabling to streamline installation, and integrate seamlessly with automated vehicles. Scalable architecture with modular readers and antennas allows flexible deployment in existing environments. Preconfigured plug-and-play kits shorten commissioning time, ensuring productivity gains.
