Development of a Client-Server App for the Optimization of Semiconductor Production

The client is a German equipment manufacturer and independent provider of software solutions for lithography process control and optimization. Its innovative software solutions, created by engineers for engineers, are used in the world’s leading semiconductor plants. 

Parts of the client’s system needed major upgrades to meet new standards. The client tried relying solely on in-house resources but grew impatient with the project’s slow progress. To speed things up, their team needed additional C# and .NET experts. They opted for team outsourcing and found a trustworthy partner in VM.pl. 

We provided long-term support for the company’s project. In a short time, we assembled a team of four experienced C# and .NET programmers to meet their needs. 

During the project, we focused primarily on improving the code and architecture of the existing Windows application. We also created new functionalities required by the company’s clients and provided solid, substantive support for the German team. 

Our work included: 

• Development of the customer server application (Windows) for semiconductor production 
• Designing and implementing new data visualization types and metrics 
• Large-scale code refactoring and memory optimization  
• .NET 4.7 to .NET Core migration (including WCF to gRPC changes) 
• Re-engineering existing plots to boost performance and add new functionalities  
• Supporting the team in WPF and WCF technology processes 
• Sharing expertise via internal training 

We helped the client develop their long-term project. The new modules replaced the old ones, making the system more modular, extendable, and testable. This means the client can add new features and maintain quality more easily. 

Our team’s expertise enables the company to make big changes quickly. They can now respond to customers’ needs more efficiently and accurately. We helped the client become a leading software provider in the semiconductor industry.