CAPACITY PERFORMANCE

Edwards’ latest innovation is designed to meet the needs of the semiconductor industry by enhancing process stability, reliability, and efficiency. Ganymede offers cutting-edge solutions that optimise performance, reduce downtime, and improve overall process outcomes.

Optimised for process efficiency

Engineered to support the key objectives of semiconductor manufacturers, Ganymede focuses on stability, repeatability, and yield improvement. By delivering longer Mean Time Between Service (MTBS), higher corrosion resistance, and better process optimisation, it ensures that processes are consistent and reliable over time. This reduces variability and minimises the risk of unscheduled downtime, helping to maintain operational efficiency.

Key features:

• Stability and repeatability: Ganymede ensures stable performance, reducing process variability and the likelihood of disruptions, leading to smoother operations over extended periods

• Enhanced reliability: With improved corrosion resistance and a durable design, Ganymede is built to handle the demanding environments of semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring reliable performance under challenging conditions

• Yield and throughput improvements: By optimising energy consumption and process parameters, Ganymede helps improve yield and throughput, making processes more efficient and cost-effective

• Designed for Service: Ganymede’s design prioritises serviceability, allowing for quicker and easier maintenance, which reduces downtime and keeps operations running smoothly.

Addressing critical challenges

Semiconductor manufacturing processes often face challenges related to variability over time, unscheduled equipment downtime, and root cause analysis. Ganymede is designed to address these challenges by providing a reliable solution that minimizes variability and improves the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. This, in turn, leads to more consistent performance and greater overall productivity.

The advanced design also supports benchmarking and the sharing of best practices across multiple production sites, enabling manufacturers to compare data and improve process outcomes through collaboration.

Ganymede’s ability to provide data-driven insights empowers manufacturers to optimize processes and enhance performance across their entire operations.

Safety and sustainability in focus

Ganymede’s pump series is designed with safety and sustainability in mind. Its optimised design reduces energy consumption by up to 30%, contributing to lower Scope 2 emissions and a more sustainable manufacturing environment. Ganymede also reduces the need for service interventions, lowering the risk of health and safety incidents, while minimising the environmental impact of maintenance activities.

Ganymede’s reduced water consumption, PFAS-free technology, and plastic-free, reusable packaging further reinforce its commitment to environmental responsibility. By incorporating sustainability features throughout its design, Ganymede helps semiconductor manufacturers meet their environmental goals while maintaining high levels of performance and efficiency.

A commitment to future innovation

As part of Edwards Vacuum’s investment in mapping future semiconductor technology and addressing evolving application challenges, Ganymede represents a step forward in delivering innovative solutions that meet the industry’s growing demands. With a global footprint and expertise in supporting semiconductor manufacturers, Edwards is dedicated to providing the technologies and services needed to drive long-term success in the sector.

Ganymede is designed to support the industry’s push for greater stability, reliability, and sustainability, making it a key solution for manufacturers looking to optimize their processes and improve their environmental impact.

Learn more about Ganymede below and how it can help drive process efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing.