MINATEC

The aerial tram linking Leti’s two main cleanrooms (B41 and B52B, owned by SEM MINATEC Entreprises) opened in October 2010. And so far, so good! Once a few early wrinkles were ironed out in late 2010, the tram exceeded its target of 98% uptime in 2011. The tram makes 120 runs per day—well above the 80 originally forecasted. Users have clearly made the tram part of their day-to-day work habits.
The tram’s ultra-clean environment saves time, as technicians no longer have to change in and out of their gear when moving between the two clean rooms. As a result, certain batches with fabrication steps that alternate between the two buildings can be delivered much more quickly. The savings should ensure a return on the tram investment within three years.
Contact: pierre.caplier@cea.fr