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MCS (Material Control System)

A solution that supports optimization of material and product transport routes by controlling transport equipment in automated warehouses.

Solution

MCS (Material Control System)

Key Features

Manages transport instructions, route optimization, and dispatching rules in coordination with various logistics transport equipment
Equipment Interface (AMHS*)
  • Storage :

    Stocker*, Load Port/ Buffer Station

  • Transfer Machine :

    OHT*, AGV, ...

Material transport instruction management

  • Instruction error handling and exception management

  • Queue processing and optimization (priority list, resource allocation, etc.)

Transport route optimization

  • Carrier location management (location tracking, etc.)

  • Carrier specifications and status management (size, staging location, etc.)

  • Route classification and optimization (destination type, priority, etc.)

  • * AMHS (Automated Material Handling System Equipment): Equipment for automated material transport
  • * OHT (Overhead Hoist Transport): Transport system that moves along overhead rails
  • * Stocker: Automated storage system for temporarily holding materials
  • * Load Port / Buffer: Interface device for material transfer between equipment and AMHS
Flexible IT Architecture

  • Open architecture for system integration (DB-independent)

  • Modern IT platform based on Java

  • Integrated development employment and deployment function for customization

Industry-Specific Modular Functions

  • Modularization of MCS functions based on SEMI/SEMATECH standards for the semiconductor industry

  • Modularized support for specialized equipment based on experience in semiconductor, FPD, and secondary battery packaging industries

  • Independent functional module structure

Scalability-Oriented Design

  • Supports various communication protocols such as Web Service, TCP/IP, and TIB/RV

  • Supports database scalability (userdefined columns, tables, etc.)

  • Supports rule-based business logic extensibility

Solution Advantages

Implements optimal logistics routing between processes and warehouses by controlling automated storage systems and transport equipment.
Logistics Equipment Interface

  • Stocker : Storage used to maintain production balance (ECS)

  • AGV : Automated Guided Vehicle that moves materials along designated paths using rails or sensors (RCP)

  • OHT : Overhead Hoist Transport (RCP)

  • Conveyor : Transfers materials between processes or between equipment within a process (MMI)

Standard Interfaces Protocol

  • IB SEM (E-82) - Specification for Inter-bay / Intra-bay AMHS SEM (Specific Equipment Model) - SEMI standard for managing transport equipment such as AGV, RGV, Lifter, OHS, and OHT

  • Stocker SEM (E-88) - Specification for AMHS Storage SEM (Specific Equipment Model) - SEMI standard for managing stockers

I/F
Custoomizing

  • Defines communication specifications for equipment not covered by SEMI (e.g., Conveyor)

  • Defines specifications for special functions by process reflecting various logistics characteristics

Expected Benefits

Increased Logistics Efficiency

  • Reduces transport lead time by assigning optimal logistics routes

  • Shortens lead time through real-time automated material movement

Reduced Operating Costs

  • Improves work efficiency through warehouse data analysis

  • Provides real-time product location tracking

Improved Plant Efficiency

  • Reduces equipment loss time through automated material transport

  • Shortens lead time by improving equipment efficiency

Reference

Hi-Tech Logistics Equipment Automation
Requirements

  • Control logistics equipment based on MES work orders to implement an automated system for handling parts/products in manufacturing processes

Key Achievements

  • Implemented process-specific customized functions including WIP mix handling and virtual equipment operations

  • Localized system deployment for overseas plants

Solar Power Logistics Equipment Automation
Requirements

  • Establish an automated logistics system for material transport in solar cell production lines

Key Achievements

  • Built a logistics automation system for unmanned operations

  • Enabled real-time data collection and monitoring across MES, MCS, and logistics equipment

Hi-Tech Logistics Equipment Automation
Requirements

  • Build a logistics automation system for full automation (Control of logistics equipment such as stocker, OHS, AGV, conveyor, and lifter)

Key Achievements

  • Expanded implementation across all customer sites (Plant 1, 2, and 3)

  • Minimized human labor in toxic chemical handling processes