Solving Slow Knowledge Retrieval in Semiconductor Customer Service with AI

Fab downtime costs $1M per hour, yet agents waste 8-12 minutes per case searching fragmented systems for recipe parameters and resolution history.

In Brief

Slow knowledge retrieval in semiconductor customer service stems from fragmented data across multiple systems. AI agents unify technical documentation, case history, and recipe parameters into a single API-accessible knowledge graph, reducing agent lookup time by 65-80%.

The Knowledge Retrieval Problem

Fragmented Data Sources

Agents toggle between CRM, ERP, knowledge base, and process documentation to answer a single customer question about lithography tool parameters. Each system requires separate logins and search patterns.

8-12 min Average lookup time per case

Unstructured Technical Content

Critical information lives in 500-page PDF manuals, scattered email threads, and tribal knowledge. Agents can't find resolution patterns from similar etch tool failures or yield issues.

40% Cases requiring escalation for info retrieval

Recipe-Specific Context Loss

When a fab reports wafer throughput degradation, agents lack instant access to recipe drift patterns, PM schedules, and consumables usage tied to that specific FOUP batch.

3.2x Longer resolution time without context

API-First Knowledge Unification

The root cause is architectural: knowledge lives in silos that weren't designed to be queried together. Bruviti's platform ingests telemetry from fab tools, historical case data from CRM systems, and technical documentation from content management systems into a unified knowledge graph. Python SDKs let you query this graph via REST APIs without vendor lock-in.

For semiconductor OEMs, this means agents can retrieve recipe parameters, consumables usage logs, and similar case resolutions in a single API call. You train custom retrieval models on your own case history and documentation, not generic knowledge bases. The platform exposes standard embeddings and vector search endpoints so you control the ranking logic and can A/B test retrieval strategies without replatforming.

Technical Benefits

  • 65-80% faster knowledge retrieval reduces average handle time from 18 to 6 minutes per case.
  • API-first architecture integrates with existing SAP and Oracle systems without data migration or rip-and-replace.
  • Custom embedding models trained on your technical documentation eliminate generic responses and hallucination.

See It In Action

Application for Semiconductor OEMs

Fab-Scale Knowledge Architecture

Semiconductor customer service operates at extreme precision and cost scales. When a fab customer reports wafer throughput degradation on an EUV lithography system, agents need instant access to recipe drift patterns, PM schedules tied to that specific chamber, and resolution history from similar yield issues across other fab sites. Generic CRM search doesn't cut it.

The platform ingests telemetry from FOUP tracking systems, correlates it with case history, and surfaces recipe-specific context in milliseconds. For deposition tool inquiries, agents retrieve contamination logs, consumables usage, and chamber part replacement schedules without toggling between SAP and tribal knowledge repositories. This matters when downtime costs $1M per hour and every minute of agent search time delays fab recovery.

Implementation Priorities

  • Start with lithography and etch tool cases where fab downtime costs justify immediate ROI.
  • Integrate telemetry feeds from fab MES systems to correlate equipment behavior with case patterns.
  • Measure first contact resolution lift within 90 days using existing CRM data as baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI retrieval integrate with existing semiconductor CRM systems?

The platform exposes REST APIs that connect to SAP, Oracle, and custom CRM systems via standard HTTP calls. You don't migrate data or replace existing systems. Python SDKs let you ingest case history, equipment telemetry, and technical documentation into a unified knowledge graph that agents query through your existing CRM interface using embedded widgets or API calls.

Can we train custom retrieval models on proprietary fab process documentation?

Yes. The platform lets you fine-tune embedding models on your own technical content, recipe parameters, and case resolution patterns. You control the training data, model weights, and retrieval logic. This eliminates generic responses and ensures agents get fab-specific answers about lithography recipes, etch parameters, and equipment-specific troubleshooting steps.

What prevents vendor lock-in with a knowledge graph architecture?

The platform uses open standards for data ingestion and retrieval. You access the knowledge graph via REST APIs with standard JSON payloads. Export endpoints let you extract embeddings, case history, and technical documentation in portable formats. If you decide to switch systems, your data and custom models remain accessible through standard Python libraries without proprietary dependencies.

How do we measure knowledge retrieval improvement for semiconductor cases?

Track average handle time reduction by comparing pre-deployment and post-deployment CRM data for equipment-specific case types. Monitor first contact resolution lift for lithography and etch tool inquiries. Measure agent search time using embedded analytics in the retrieval API. Baseline metrics using existing CRM logs, then track weekly improvements across high-volume case categories like recipe parameter requests and yield issue troubleshooting.

Does the system handle real-time fab telemetry for case context?

Yes. The platform ingests telemetry streams from MES systems, FOUP tracking, and equipment sensors via MQTT or REST APIs. When a fab customer opens a case about wafer throughput degradation, the system correlates real-time chamber pressure logs, PM schedules, and consumables usage with historical resolution patterns. Agents see equipment-specific context without manual cross-system lookup.

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