PEER Group Inc.

Kitchener,  ON 
Canada
https://www.peergroup.com

• Booth: 339

Leading supplier of factory automation software products

Overview

Smart Manufacturing starts with factory automation software. Since 1992, PEER Group® has helped semiconductor OEMs and factories reduce time to market and lower costs by solving their most challenging equipment and factory automation, data management, and process control problems.

Choosing PEER Group gives you access to the industry’s best automation software products, backed by the industry’s most experienced and knowledgeable development team, to deliver innovative SEMI Standard-compliant solutions for the world’s most demanding semiconductor OEMs and factories.

PRODUCTS and SERVICES:

• SECS/GEM, GEM300, EDA / Interface A connectivity software
• Tool automation and control software
• Equipment software testing
• Station controllers (Equipment automation programs)
• Multi-tiered Professional Services for OEMs and factories

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  Press Releases

• PEER Group earns Intel’s 2024 EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award (Jun 27, 2024)

  PEER Group is one of only 27 Distinguished Award recipients across Intel’s global supply chain

  Kitchener, ON, March 28, 2024 – PEER Group® is proud to announce that it has earned Intel’s EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award. Through its dedication to Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion, and Continuous (EPIC) quality improvement, PEER Group has achieved a level of performance that consistently exceeds Intel’s expectations.

  “As one of the 27 Distinguished Supplier Award recipients in 2024, PEER Group stands out among suppliers in Intel’s trusted supply chain,” said Keyvan Esfarjani, chief global operations officer at Intel. “Through their relentless drive to improve, they have achieved a level of performance that consistently exceeds Intel’s expectations and serves as a benchmark across the ecosystem.”

  The Intel EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award recognizes a consistent level of strong performance across all performance criteria. Of the thousands of Intel suppliers around the world, only a few hundred qualify to participate in the EPIC Supplier Program. The EPIC Distinguished Award is the second-highest honor a supplier can achieve. In 2024, only 27 suppliers in the Intel supply chain network earned this award.

  To qualify for an Intel EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award, suppliers must exceed expectations, meet aggressive performance goals, and score 80 percent or higher in performance assessments throughout the year. Suppliers must also meet 80 percent or more of their improvement plan deliverables and demonstrate formidable quality and business systems.

  Visit www.peergroup.com to learn more.

  About PEER Group

  PEER Group® is the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products for the semiconductor industry. Since 1992, our solutions have helped the world’s most advanced OEMs and factories reduce time to market and lower costs by solving their equipment automation, data management, and process control problems. An award-winning company, PEER Group’s commitment to quality has been recognized by Intel’s EPIC Supplier Program, most recently naming PEER Group a Distinguished Supplier in 2024. Follow PEER Group on LinkedIn.

• PEER Group launching latest products at SEMICON West (Jun 27, 2024)

  Kitchener, ON, June 13, 2024 – PEER Group®, the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products for the semiconductor industry, will launch the latest versions of its best-in-class automation and connectivity products at SEMICON West 2024. 

  The new versions of PEER® Tool Orchestrator (PTO®) and EIB® OEM feature multiplatform support for Windows and Linux, the latest technologies including Microsoft .NET and gRPC, and the ability to be deployed as a container.     

  “We’re excited to launch the latest versions of our flagship products, PTO and EIB OEM at booth 339 during SEMICON West,” says Mike Barrett, PEER Group’s Vice President, Global Sales. “By continuously reinvesting in our products, we make sure our customers get access to the latest technologies and advancements in tool automation and connectivity. Now, with PTO and EIB OEM, our customers benefit from more deployment flexibility, higher performance, reduced costs, and faster time to market.”

  Cybersecurity forum 

  Building on the momentum of last year’s SEMICON West Global Cybersecurity Forum and subsequent establishment of the SEMI Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium (SMCC), SEMI is presenting an all-new forum for 2024, Assuring Cybersecurity Resilience Through Industry Partnership.

  Hosted by Doug Suerich, PEER Group’s Director of Marketing and Governing Council member of the (SMCC), the forum will feature presentations from cybersecurity thought leaders who will share best practices examples from other industries and how they can be adopted by semiconductor manufacturing. Attendees will also learn about the progress made by the SMCC and the different ways industry members can get involved in helping guide the best path forward to securing and protecting our supply chain. 

  Smart Manufacturing Pavilion

  Suerich will also perform moderating duties at the Smart Manufacturing Pavilion Stage, which will feature presentations on the latest advancements in smart manufacturing, including digital twins, AI, automation, and more.

  To learn more about PEER Group’s presence at SEMICON West 2024, or to book a meeting during the show, visit our event page.

• PEER Group employees recognized as semiconductor industry’s brightest young leaders (Jun 27, 2024)
  Kitchener, Ontario, June 19, 2024 – PEER Group®, the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products for the semiconductor industry, is proud to announce that two employees, Josh Zhou, a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist and Senior Support Specialist, and Mitchell Smith, a Senior Software Developer, have been selected as 2024 SEMICON West 20 Under 30 awards program winners. 

  Launched in 2022, the SEMICON West 20 Under 30 awards program recognizes the industry’s brightest young leaders from SEMI member companies who exemplify leadership, collaboration, success, and community involvement . This marks the third consecutive year that PEER Group employees have made the list. 

  “I am honoured to be recognized by the SEMICON West 20 under 30 awards program,” says Zhou. Respected for his mentoring skills and aptitude for designing robust test programs, Zhou is a highly valued member of PEER Group’s QA and customer support teams. 

  For Zhou, working in an innovative environment with talented colleagues to help ensure PEER Group products are ready for deployment and that customers receive the best support possible, drives his success, stating: “I'm grateful to work amongst legends  at PEER Group, leading test automation initiatives and pushing the boundaries of technology in factory automation software.” 

  Smith shares Zhou’s gratitude for being able to work in the semiconductor industry. “The number of smart people working in this industry might be the best kept secret out there,” while adding: “I feel lucky that I get to work with these people regularly and solve interesting problems every day.”

  Smith, who joined PEER Group in 2018 and quickly rose through the ranks to Senior Software Developer, has earned a reputation for acquiring and applying new skills which benefit the entire PEER Group development team. While attending SEMICON West 2024, Smith hopes to bolster his industry knowledge and satisfy his appetite for new experiences, saying: “I am excited to see what’s next for the semiconductor industry, and to experience the food San Francisco is renowned for.”  

  Zhou and Mitchell will attend SEMICON West 2024 where they will accept the award alongside the other recipients. To learn more, visit the PEER Group SEMICON West 2024 event page.   

  About PEER Group

  PEER Group® is the largest supplier of innovative factory automation software products for the semiconductor industry. Since 1992, our solutions have helped the world’s most advanced OEMs and factories reduce time to market and lower costs by solving their equipment automation, data management, and process control problems. An award-winning company, PEER Group’s commitment to quality has been recognized by Intel’s EPIC Supplier Program, naming PEER Group a Distinguished Supplier in 2024. Follow PEER Group on LinkedIn. 

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