Service

Comprehensive after-sales & service concept for maximum productivity in your semiconductor production.

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Spare Parts

Maximum uptime thanks to fast delivery

The reliable availability of spare parts ensures maximum service life and efficiency of your wet process tools. That is why AP&S offers a large selection of high-quality original parts and fast delivery worldwide. This ensures a perfect fit, the highest quality requirements and smooth production.

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Our spare parts portfolio includes:

  • Spare parts recommendations for one or more machine types
  • Spare parts packages with frequently required spare parts for stocking at your site
  • Consignment stock concepts for high flexibility and low administrative effort
  • Supply options for AP&S and other machine types

REPAIR

Quick & Qualified

Before, during and after the commissioning of AP&S wet process equipment in your semiconductor production plant, our team of highly qualified field service technicians will provide fast and competent support to ensure process reliability, high availability and optimum throughput.

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Our repair service includes:

  • Maintenance through repair or replacement of defective components
  • Calibration and adjustment for optimum performance
  • Emergency repairs for the fastest possible activation of the system
  • Fault diagnosis and estimation of repair costs
  • Quality assurance by checking for full functionality with warranty
  • Documentation of the repairs carried out
  • Advice on optimal use and care of the product
  • Cost-efficient and environmentally friendly remote support
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Maintenance contracts

Predictive planning

Service & maintenance contracts not only offer financial benefits, but also make a significant contribution to the reliability and efficiency of your systems, leading to better performance and satisfaction in the long term.

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Advantages of our service & maintenance contracts:

  • Cost savings through planned preventive measures
  • Increased operational safety for stable and reliable production results
  • Longer service life by reducing wear and tear and protecting the machines
  • Customized maintenance plans for your production requirements
  • Short distances thanks to global support
  • Transparent documentation for better traceability
  • Prioritized support in the event of problems
  • Compliance with legal and safety requirements
  • Convenience and security through the support of specialists

Smart Manufacturing

"AP&S IoT solutions are used for machine monitoring, machine control, maintenance, service calls, spare parts deliveries and spare parts exchange. In 2018, we received the supplier award "Best Innovation" from our key account Infineon. During the selection process, the decision-makers were particularly impressed by our developments in the field of Industry 4.0, including the AP&S augmented reality program for predictive maintenance and factory planning, which offers customers optimized production planning, a solution-oriented design process, time and cost savings, and the predictive replacement of spare parts."

Christoph Kluge, Director Software Development

Convenient Control and Data Access

The software solutions of our 30-member AP&S software team are used in plant monitoring, control and maintenance, service calls and spare parts deliveries, but also in the run-up to the sales process and in the development phase. The benefit for the machine operator resp. customer is always in the focus here.

Upgrades

Equipment & software upgrades

The ability to adapt flexibly to changing conditions is crucial for sustainable success. This includes responding to challenges such as increasing cost pressure or rapidly changing technical requirements.

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To ensure that your machine also guarantees high productivity and the required spare parts availability in the long term, we support you throughout its entire service life. Our engineers work closely with you to develop tailor-made solutions and adapt your equipment optimally to new or changed requirements.

Upgrades are planned and integrated in accordance with the latest GMP and CE guidelines. Our team of experts will support you from individual consultation and planning to technical implementation and successful integration into your processes.

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REFURBISHMENT

Higher production efficiency

Refurbishment programs modernize used wet processing tools to adapt them to current and future technological requirements. This not only extends the service life of the equipment, but also optimizes its efficiency.

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At the heart of this process are the individual requirements of our customers and our many years of expertise in automation and process control.

AP&S refurbishment is available for the following wet process tool types: AP&S, HMR, Steag, Mattson, Akrion, FSI Mercury and Lotus.

Our reconditioning programs include:

  • Overhaul of machines
  • Replacement of obsolete components
  • Modifications of process modules
  • New system software
  • Integration of SECS/GEM interfaces
  • Adaptation to new standards
  • New PLC and IPC control standards
  • Safety/Dryer/System upgrades
  • Tool automation

#DemoLAB

In our „DemoLAB“ wet process laboratory, we offer process development and
modification for standard materials, innovative semiconductor materials such as SiC, GaN-on-Si/SiC, and InP as well as wet process demonstrations.

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ACADEMY

AP&S Academy

Challenges such as rapid capacity expansion and a shortage of skilled workers affect the semiconductor industry. This is precisely where the AP&S Academy concept comes in, to provide customers with optimum support in mastering these and other tasks in semiconductor manufacturing. We offer individual training formats and training modules covering all aspects of wet process technology. The trainers of the AP&S Academy make your team fit for handling wet process equipment in your semiconductor production, thus ensuring high machine availability and productivity.

WebWorker

The digital
Service tool

All system information is securely stored in the AP&S IoT portal and is accessible to authorized users worldwide - on both desktop computers and mobile devices. This saves valuable time, simplifies troubleshooting and increases the efficiency during service operations directly on site.

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The AP&S WebWorker platform is an innovative digital service tool designed to support your wet process equipment. It is currently being developed step by step in close collaboration with our customers – with the goal of making service processes more transparent, efficient and user-friendly.

Every AP&S system and spare part is equipped with a QR code that provides instant access to a central
information archive – including data sheets, electrical diagrams and flow charts.

A key feature is the integrated spare parts ordering function: with just a few clicks, required parts can be requested directly, while live inventory monitoring ensures up-to-date transparency on available parts.

Your benefits at a glance:

  • Direct access to all relevant information linked to the physical object (QR code)
  • Access to 3D models of components
  • Bill of materials, maintenance matrix, e-plans and flow charts always available on the go
  • Real-time monitoring of all AP&S systems
  • Streamlined spare parts ordering via spare parts lists
  • Faster response times and optimized workflows
  • Live inventory monitoring – up-to-date transparency on available parts at all times
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CONTACT AFTER-SALES

Our Team After-Sales

We are there for you. Here you will find your contact person.

AP&S After Sales

Swetlana Altergott

After-Sales - Spare Parts
+49 771 8983-181

Sabrina Leuenberger

Sabrina Leuenberger

After-Sales - Service & Maintenance Contracts
+49 771 8983-263

Sabrina Leuenberger

Angelika Rentschler

After-Sales - Order processing
+49 771 8983-256

Daniel Schnekenburger

Daniel Schnekenburger

After-Sales - Customer Service
+49 771 8983-223

CONTACT SERVICE

Our Team Service

We are there for you. Here you will find your contact person.

Michael Schlegel

Maximilian Haase

Michael Schlegel

Michael Schlegel

AP&S employees

René Wirthgen

Head of Academy & Team Lead Service Dresden
+49 1761 8983-247

Swee-Nam Tang

Service Asia-Pacific
+60 440 39007

LEAD

After-Sales & Service

"We look forward to connecting with you!"

Katja Kleinhans
Head of After-Sales
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Steffen Hölderle
Head of Service
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AP&S After Sales Service