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64 PCB007 MAGAZINE I JUNE 2020 Automation and the Smart Factory Atotech has invested a lot of en- gineering and research resources to provide the most complete au- tomation solution for its equip- ment. Automation is defined as mechanization and systemiza- tion (information). The mecha- nization features include their thin-panel transports, optimized fluid distribution, and control of physical properties, such as tem- perature, pressure, valves, chem- ical concentrations, and current distributions (Figure 14). Figure 13: Depending on the applications, the two new vertical products are targeted for advanced electroplated substrates. Figure 14: Uniplate PLB Cu fluid transport optimization for advanced products with PTH and MVF. The systemization (information) part of au- tomation is equally highly developed. Figures 15 and 16 show the training aspects for op- erators based on sensor and processing his- tory, including the fluid system, pump, filter, fluid bar, and circuit. The information can be displayed for operators to then act upon this information. Atotech uses industrialized com- puters to provide this information and commu- nications, including redundant networking. Industry 4.0 As the use of sensor and processing data is collected and acted upon, there is a need for