Focused on the continuing demand from semiconductor equipment and chip manufacturers for turnkey connectivity solutions, Asyst Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASYT) today announced a strategic alliance with The PEER Group, Inc. (Kitchener, Ontario), a leading supplier of software solutions and software integration services to the global semiconductor industry. PEER Group will provide software integration services for Asyst's connectivity solutions for both OEMs and wafer fabs.
"PEER Group has emerged as one of the industry's leading software integration providers, enjoying an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality software systems for more than ten years,” said Paula LuPriore, Vice President/General Manager of Connectivity Solutions at Asyst. “As we looked to extend our ability to provide both world-class products and integration services on a global basis, PEER Group made an ideal partner. Their superior engineering processes and broad knowledge of semiconductor automation standards and systems will serve our customers well. We're excited to have PEER Group on our solution delivery team”.
“We're honored to have been selected by Asyst as their preferred integration partner,” said Robert Harris, president of PEER Group. “The combination of Asyst's established products and commitment to maintaining a leadership position in 300mm technology, coupled with the PEER Group‘s proven integration expertise will enable the rapid delivery of high-quality automation solutions to both OEMs and wafer fabs.
Asyst will be discussing its new equipment connectivity products at SEMICON West, July 14-16, booth #1338, South Hall at San Francisco's Moscone Center.
PEER Group provides leading-edge factory automation software solutions and consulting services to advanced manufacturers and OEMs in the semiconductor, electronics, life sciences and automotive industries. Many of the world's best manufacturing companies turn to PEER Group to solve their most challenging equipment automation, data management and custom application development problems. PEER Group partners with leading software and automation companies to assure the most efficient delivery of highly-functional, reliable and scalable solutions.
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