Improved collaboration, lifecycle management and measurement capabilities target semiconductor, photovoltaic and thin film MEMs sectors
Dortmund, Germany – 6th October 2009 – Process Relations has today launched the latest version of its XperiDesk Process Development Execution System (PDES) software. XperiDesk 2009.2 delivers a new module, XperiSim, that provides a generic simulation and calculation interface, together with the management of simulation and calculation modules. These additional tools combined with the core capabilities of the XperiDesk system, give engineers even more time to focus on tackling the technical challenges involved with what-if process development, rather than data collection and management.
The new XperiSim module of the XperiDesk suite has an open interface to accommodate the most popular external simulation and calculation software. Process engineers need only to select the appropriate simulation tool and XperiSim builds the necessary simulator or calculator input without programming. Additionally the interface for the Java Interpreter allows for complex parameter calculations. Models for different simulators and various levels of abstraction, e.g., geometric, empirical, and physical, can be attached to each process step or process step group. Input decks for simulation tools can be generated in one mouse click and the output from the simulation is automatically loaded into the system, no manual editing is necessary. The existing modules of XperiDesk have also benefited from extended functionality. The XperiDesign module now includes entity lifecycle management functionalities, providing the ability to manage the status of a component during its various d!
evelopment phases.
Dirk Ortloff, CTO of Process Relations commented, “We are constantly looking for new ways to improve our XperiDesk software to ensure that engineers can enjoy a smoother and more productive development cycle. The incorporation of XperiSim represents an extension of the existing system with virtual prototyping capabilities, resulting in a faster transition from idea to product. For our customers we believe that the ability to use simulation or calculation tools without having to manually program will have the greatest impact.”
XperiDesk, originally launched in 2008, is a comprehensive software suite designed to support the development of new high tech manufacturing processes from the initial conceptual stages through to final production. Through its cutting edge tools and its approach to non-technical challenges, XperiDesk can also speed the overall development and reduce the costs of developing new processes.
XperiDesk 2009.2 is available from Process Relations from the middle of October 2009.
About Process Relations
Founded in 2007, Process Relations is a software company based in Dortmund, Germany. Its first to market XperiDesk product is a comprehensive solution for the efficient management of high tech process development. It provides process developers with the ability to very effectively utilise all previously accumulated information and knowledge as well as all existing test and production data to make every aspect of process development faster and more cost effective. Process Relations also offers consulting services for companies undertaking high-tech developments, providing software support in the areas of process development and product engineering.
