Cohu, Inc., a leader in optimizing semiconductor manufacturing, has officially entered into a strategic agreement to acquire Tignis, Inc., a provider of cutting-edge AI-driven process control solutions. This acquisition expands Cohu’s capabilities in the semiconductor industry, leveraging Tignis’ AI, machine learning (ML), and data science technologies to deliver next-gen predictive automation solutions.
Key Highlights
- Expansion into AI Process Control Market
- Cohu expands into the $2.6 billion semiconductor process control market.
- Tignis’ innovative PAICe Monitor and PAICe Maker solutions offer predictive and prescriptive automation using AI and ML.
- Industry 4.0 Transformation
- The acquisition supports Industry 4.0’s growing influence in semiconductor manufacturing.
- AI and ML enable semiconductor manufacturers to improve efficiency, optimize processes, and reduce variability.
- AI-Driven Solutions
- PAICe Monitor: AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive maintenance platform.
- PAICe Maker: Advanced process control solution that reduces maintenance costs and process drift.
- Both solutions use Tignis’ Digital Twin Query Language (DTQL) to simplify complex data analytics.
- Strategic Benefits for Cohu
- Strengthens Cohu’s data science expertise and adds advanced analytics to its DI-Core software.
- Deepens customer relationships and expands product offerings in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Company Vision and Goals
- Cohu President and CEO, Luis Müller, emphasized the strategic importance of the acquisition in accelerating growth and advancing AI/ML adoption in semiconductor manufacturing.
- Tignis CEO, Jon Herlocker, highlighted the alignment of both companies’ goals to drive innovation and better outcomes for customers.
The acquisition of Tignis marks a significant milestone for Cohu, accelerating its growth in the semiconductor sector. By incorporating advanced AI technologies, Cohu aims to enhance process predictability, enabling semiconductor manufacturers to achieve higher yields, improved quality, and increased productivity. The acquisition is set to close in January 2025, further solidifying Cohu’s position as a key player in semiconductor manufacturing automation.
