Cohu has announced plans to acquire Tignis, an artificial intelligence (AI) software company, in a move designed to bolster its AI and automation capabilities. The deal, which is set to close in January, will see Cohu expand its suite of tools for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. While the financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed, Cohu confirmed that the purchase will be funded using its existing cash reserves.
Tignis, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, provides cutting-edge AI solutions aimed at improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of semiconductor production. Its core products include PAICe Monitor and PAICe Maker. The former uses machine learning to predict and analyse performance, while the latter employs AI-driven automation to help reduce maintenance costs, enhancing operational efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing.
About Cohu
Cohu is a leading global provider of test, automation, inspection, and metrology products and services to the semiconductor industry. Its extensive product portfolio is designed to optimise yield and productivity, accelerating customers’ time-to-market in an increasingly competitive sector. Cohu’s solutions play a key role in helping semiconductor manufacturers improve quality and reduce costs, making it a key player in the global electronics supply chain.
About Tignis
Tignis is at the forefront of combining advanced AI and machine learning (ML) with physics to create innovative solutions for the semiconductor industry. Its unique, physics-driven AI models provide semiconductor equipment manufacturers, wafer fabs, and materials suppliers with exceptional process control and automation capabilities. By enabling companies to predict and optimise the future performance of their equipment, Tignis helps manufacturers achieve better operational outcomes and reduce inefficiencies.
The acquisition of Tignis is expected to significantly strengthen Cohu’s position in the semiconductor sector by enhancing its ability to provide customers with automated, data-driven solutions for process optimisation and predictive maintenance. With Tignis’ advanced AI technology, Cohu is set to further its mission of advancing automation and improving productivity across the semiconductor manufacturing process.
