Novel Application of Mix Reality on Technical Training in Semiconductor Manufacturing

This paper presents the evolution of technical training operation with Mixed Reality (MR) application at semiconductor manufacturing environment. Pri-or to Covid-19, in-person training and seeding at other plants/supplier sites were the methods of knowledge transfer for machine and equipment troubleshooting training. Training operation was significantly slowed down and impacted due to travel restriction during Covid-19. Mixed Reality technology of smart glasses with 3D hologram and Heads-up display (HUD) user interface for training were then adopted and set as one of the blended learning methodologies in manufacturing on top of in person instructor-led, online web-based training, knowledge check, video demonstration library, real-time video classroom remote training. Result shown that, training effectiveness greatly improved with at least 3x hands-on opportunity with MR application. This paper aimed to generate discussion on the current state of setup for digital trans-formation, benefits to the organization and future development of immersive learning in 3 critical areas a) user interaction b) enablement of learning with digital twin c) navigation of multi-user collaboration.