Wedoany.com Report on Feb 5th, Siemens recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Canopus AI, an innovative company focused on computational and AI-driven metrology solutions. This transaction, finalized on January 12, 2026, aims to bring higher precision and efficiency to semiconductor manufacturers in wafer and mask inspection. By integrating Canopus AI's advanced metrology technology, Siemens further solidifies its position in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and expands its digital thread capabilities for semiconductor design and manufacturing.
As semiconductor device sizes continue to shrink and production scales expand, the industry faces increasingly complex manufacturing challenges. Large-scale metrology has become a critical link in ensuring the quality and yield of advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Canopus AI's AI-driven solutions complement Siemens' existing product portfolio, providing manufacturers with intelligent inspection and measurement tools to help achieve better operational efficiency.
Tony Hemmelgarn, President and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries Software, stated: "The acquisition of Canopus AI demonstrates our commitment to using industrial AI to address key challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. By combining the computational lithography and manufacturing physics simulation capabilities within the Calibre product portfolio with Canopus AI's advanced metrology and inspection technology, we are creating a differentiated end-to-end EDA digital thread. This will enhance the fidelity of printed wafer patterns, accelerate yield ramp at advanced nodes, and shorten time-to-volume. This integration also advances our vision of building a high-precision digital twin for semiconductor manufacturing, enabling sub-nanometer process control and mask development."
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Grenoble, France, Canopus AI is a rapidly growing software and AI company dedicated to revolutionizing wafer and mask metrology and inspection processes. The company introduced the concept of "Metrology Inspection," an innovative approach that uses AI to optimize metrology and inspection workflows. This software framework leverages AI technology to help chip designers and manufacturers meet the stringent precision requirements of advanced technology nodes.
Joël Aranys, CEO of Canopus AI, said: "We are thrilled to join Siemens and, as part of the Siemens EDA user community, bring AI-powered metrology technology to a broader semiconductor industry audience. Together, we will support innovators pushing the boundaries of semiconductor design and manufacturing, providing robust wafer and mask metrology inspection capabilities to help them address the challenges brought by the industry's rapid evolution."
