[ET Net News Agency, 1 August 2018] ASM Pacific Technology (ASMPT)(00522) announced its
strategic investment in a software developer Critical Manufacturing, S.A., which is
headquartered in Porto, Portugal.
Critical Manufacturing is a leading software developer and publisher of state-of-the art
manufacturing execution systems (MES). As an experienced software solutions provider of
state-of-the-art MES platforms, Critical Manufacturing has significant expertise in the
integration and networking of machines and systems, as well as IT systems and cloud
solutions.
ASMPT said this strategic investment would accelerate its efforts to build a portfolio
of Industry 4.0 solutions, and will boost ASMPT's software competence in enabling smart
factories. (KL)