Retrofit and Upgrade Solutions 

Superior Automation specializes in upgrading and retrofitting existing Wet Process Equipment.    

We can upgrade or completely retrofit any system on the market today. Providing a complete line of wet process products and services for manual, semi or fully automated systems, we can meet any of your support requirements. From Controls and Robotics to Process Baths and peripherals, we handle it all. We have on-the-shelf PC and PLC based control packages with modularized process software customizable for any Wet Process application.

The SA 5000™ for example, is a state of the art Windows 2000 based control package for Fully Automated Systems. This system provides precision process control, multi-batch scheduling, Data logging/Trending, is fully GEM/SECS compliant and offers field proven reliability. Additionally, we have field proven drop-in Transfer Systems for 150, 200, and 300 mm product.     

Beyond supporting our retrofit installations, we can take complete ownership of your tool, providing you with a single source for all your needs. And, along with retaining value from your existing equipment, you can be assured that you are acquiring leading edge technology that will extend the life of your systems long into the new millennium.

RETRO-FIT BENEFITS

• Save 60 to 80% over the price of new Equipment
• Gain State of the Art Technology
• Avoid the high costs of Facilitating new equipment
• Lower Impact on Fab Production
• Equal or shorter Lead Time compared to new purchase 
• Acquire NEW Warranty and Support
• Add flexibility and future upgradability to your existing tool

COMPLETE WET PROCESS RETRO-FIT SOLUTIONS

• Control Systems Modifications or Replacement
• Process Bath and plumbing modifications or replacements
• Robotic Systems replacement and enhancements
• Peripheral Additions or Modifications

ADDITIONAL RETRO-FIT AND UPGRADE CAPABILITIES INCLUDE

• Data Collection and Information Management
• User Interface Upgrades
• Barcode/RF ID Interfaces
• PC/PLC Systems replacement
• GEM/SECSII/SQL Interface
• Statistical Process Control
• Remote Monitoring Systems
• Custom Peripheral Interfaces