PV2 Standard Collaborators Recognized, Cimetrix Included
PV EIS Task Force members receive 2009 SEMI Europe Standards Merit Award
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – September 29, 2009 – Cimetrix Incorporated (OTC BB: CMXX, www.cimetrix.com), a leading provider of factory automation and equipment control software solutions for the global emiconductor, photovoltaic, and electronics industries, was amongst those presented the SEMI Europe Standards Merit Award 2009 by SEMI Europe on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
The award was presented to the Photovoltaic Equipment Interface Specification (PV-EIS) Task Force for their work on the PV2 standard by the CEO of Q-Cells. According to Carlos Lee from SEMI Europe PV Group, this is the first time that the SEMI Europe Standards Merit Award has been presented to an entire team since the award was established in 2001.
The PV-EIS task force was formed in September 2007 with the purpose of defining and unifying the interface between the Photovoltaic (PV) equipment and the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Members of the task force included representation from PV manufacturers, equipment suppliers, third-party software providers, and research institutes.
Cimetrix representatives, Brian Rubow and Bruce Febvret, have served on the task force since it inception and were amongst those who contributed to the development of the SEMI PV2 Guide for PV Equipment Communication Interfaces (PVECI).
"Cimetrix is honored to be recognized for our involvement in the PV2 standard and the PV-EIS task force," said Dave Faulkner, executive vice president of sales & marketing for Cimetrix. "We have always been a strong supporter of the SEMI standards and their ability to improve efficiency and performance. This award further confirms the importance of the new industry-wide PV standard and its potential impact on photovoltaic equipment connectivity."
Cimetrix was represented by Bruce Febvret at the EPIA/ SEMI PV Standards Technical Committee meeting where the award was presented. Cimetrix provides connectivity software solutions to the photovoltaic industry.
About Cimetrix Incorporated:
Cimetrix designs, develops, markets, and supports factory automation and equipment control software for the global semiconductor, photovoltaic, and electronics industries. A leading participant in SEMI standards development, Cimetrix’s connectivity software allows for quick implementation of the SECS/GEM, GEM300 and EDA standards.
The Company’s products can be found on virtually every tool type in nearly every semiconductor 300mm factory worldwide. The added-value of Cimetrix’s passionate support and professional services creates the industry’s only complete software solution. Key products include:
Cimetrix is an active member of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), including the SEMI PV Group, and participates in various International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) programs.
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