New Vision Systems has released an upgraded version of its Mono-Lith analysis software. Mono-Lith Release 6.0 now operates on the Windows platform. Designed to improve initial yields and reduce excursion-related downtime, the new software contains a scripting engine that enhances programming flexibility for use in fully automated production environments. New features include Intelligent Overlay Flyer Filtering, intralot systematic error-trend plots, and exporting of plots and tables to HTML. The software runs under Windows 98, NT, ME, and 2000. The new program also allows users to save sessions in progress. Merging of the data-import editor and analysis modules into a single application permits users to edit or delete data points and immediately see the results. Information: asmith@nvs.com.

A technical note from Inficon demonstrates how the company's FabGuard sensor integration and analysis system can improve a process tool's cost of ownership. FabGuard provides process enhancements, excursion detection, and statistical monitoring to improve tool use and overall equipment efficiency. The system's in situ monitoring capability and real-time analysis are designed to maximize cost savings related to tool data collection and sensor integration. FabGuard searches for air leaks, contamination, MFC failures, cryopump regeneration, and preclean chamber effectiveness. The technical note includes a case study involving a PVD tool. Information: www.inficon.com.

SemiServe and ESHconnect are collaborating with Southrock to offer ESH training on the World Wide Web. The hosted service is offered through a learning management system. The package provides environmental, safety, and health training to semiconductor customers at minimal cost and implementation time. The learning management system gives companies the infrastructure to offer on-line courses to their employees. Coordination of reporting and training minimizes administrative time. SemiServe is an on-line business unit of BOC Edwards for ESH training. Information: www.semiserve.com/lms_information.cfm.

Asymtek says a network of translators has rendered the vendor's training manuals into a wide range of tongues. Languages include Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Swedish. The supplier of automated fluid-dispensing systems plans to add more languages as its business expands worldwide. The network's regional technical experts ensure that proper industrial terms and intent are conveyed in each language, the supplier says. Information: www.asymtek.com.