Case Study: Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer achieves double-digit parts cost savings with aPriori

Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer Gains Double Digit % Savings on Parts Using aPriori

A leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer that supplies high-tech tools and aftermarket services to major chipmakers faced poor cost visibility for many low-volume, precision-machined and cast parts. Complex geometries, tight tolerances and low production volumes made accurate early cost estimation difficult, limiting engineers’ ability to design for cost and weakening sourcing negotiations.

The company implemented aPriori’s Product Cost Management platform — using CAD-driven, physics-based cost models, virtual production environments, BOM imports and customer-specific inputs — to generate detailed should-costs and evaluate design and manufacturing tradeoffs early. This produced double-digit percentage savings on parts, faster and more informed design and sourcing decisions, reduced development costs and shorter cycle times, with plans to expand the program.