GT Advanced Technologies has developed the Acuity software, as a comprehensive performance management solution that lets operators optimize the performance of GT’s DSS family of crystal growth furnaces. Acuity performance software monitors DSS production data providing PV manufacturers with real-time insight into actual versus ideal equipment performance. By understanding these performance gaps, companies can make more informed decisions to ensure that DSS furnaces perform at optimal levels of efficiency run after run.
Problem
Over the past several years, PV manufacturers have made significant investments in DSS crystalline growth systems. These manufacturers are being forced to lower their cost of manufacturing to remain competitive. Understanding how their DSS equipment assets perform is a critical step toward achieving this goal.
Solution
Acuity software is an application that puts real-time production data into the hands of production managers. The software allows manufacturers to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that are most critical to achieving optimal performance of their DSS assets.
Applications
GTAT’s DSS family of crystal growth furnaces.
Platform
DSS Acuity performance software offers a wide range of features such as configurable KPI dashboards, historical trend analytics, remote monitoring of alarm data, detailed run-to-run performance data and recipe management.
Availability
January 2012 onwards.