Machine Network Communication Established (SECS/GEM)

SECS/GEM

SECS, the communication protocol between equipment and management hosts. Accordance provides customization services for communication content, optimizing machine function, reducing operators, automating equipment, and allowing remote data collection and monitoring. 

Accordance: A Professional Automation Design Company Advancing SECS/GEM Protocol Implementation

In the semiconductor and display industries, equipment automation has become a key factor in improving production efficiency and precision. As a leading automation design company, Accordance specializes in the implementation and application of SECS/GEM communication protocols, helping customers effectively integrate communication standards between production equipment and host systems to enable automated manufacturing and data-driven management.

The Role of SECS/GEM Communication Protocols

SECS (SEMI Equipment Communications Standard) and GEM (Generic Equipment Model) are widely used communication protocols in the semiconductor and related industries for data exchange and control between equipment and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). SECS/GEM protocols not only enhance production process visibility but also enable equipment to interact more intelligently with other factory systems.

Accordance focuses on helping customers design and implement automation solutions compliant with SECS/GEM communication protocols, enabling equipment management, automated control, and data acquisition to further enhance production performance.

Challenges

Many semiconductor and display production tools are equipped with automation capabilities, yet inconsistencies in communication standards with MES systems often lead to the following issues:

  1. Lack of equipment interoperability：Tools from different vendors may be unable to share data in real time or be managed under a unified system.
  2. Limited process visibility：Inability to monitor equipment status and production data in real time impacts operational decision-making.
  3. Complex maintenance and adjustments：Equipment failures or process changes often require manual intervention, increasing production time and costs.

SECS/GEM Communication Protocol Implementation

With extensive experience and strong technical expertise, Accordance provides comprehensive solutions based on the SECS/GEM communication protocol, enabling seamless data transfer and automated control between production equipment and MES systems. The solution intelligently upgrade the existing equipment and deliver the following advantages:

  1. Equipment Automation Control
    Accordance’s SECS/GEM solution enables seamless connectivity between equipment and MES systems, allowing remote equipment control, parameter configuration, and real-time status monitoring. This not only improves operational efficiency but also enables immediate optimization of the production process.
  2. Real-Time Data Acquisition and Monitoring
    The system captures production data from equipment in real time—including temperature, pressure, operating time, and more—and uploads it to a centralized management system. This allows production managers to monitor operational status at any time and make rapid, informed decisions.
  3. Improved Production Efficiency
    The application of the SECS/GEM communication protocol enables centralized management of diverse equipment and allows rapid adjustment of production parameters through real-time data transmission, optimizing overall production processes. In addition, the automation solution is highly customizable to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring each piece of equipment can dynamically adapt to actual production needs.

Customer Success Stories: Leading Automation Solutions

The SECS/GEM communication protocol solutions have been successfully implemented by leading semiconductor and display manufacturers, including VIS (Vanguard International Semiconductor) and UMC (United Microelectronics Corporation). By effectively integrating production equipment with MES systems, Accordance have significantly improved production efficiency and process transparency for the customers.

Accordance’s Core Strengths

As a company with many years of experience in automation, Accordance’s SECS/GEM communication protocols offer significant competitive advantages in the market:

  1. Highly Customized Services
    Highly customized automation solutions are provided based on each customer’s actual production requirements. At both the hardware and software levels, the solutions are designed to seamlessly align with and fully support customers’ production processes.
  2. Real-Time Process Optimization
    Accordance’s SECS/GEM solution dynamically adjusts equipment parameters in response to production requirements, enabling real-time optimization, improving production efficiency, and reducing resource waste.
  3. Comprehensive Technical Support
    A professional technical team provides end-to-end support—from planning and installation to ongoing maintenance—delivering optimal technical solutions and ensuring stable, reliable production operations.

As automation demands continue to grow in the semiconductor and display industries, the adoption of the SECS/GEM communication protocol has become increasingly critical. As a professional automation company, Accordance is committed to delivering comprehensive automation solutions that help customers achieve intelligent production, data-driven management, and enhanced operational performance.