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Sorry if this sounds stupid, but can't they use robots for that kind of environment? Or if we aren't advanced enough for that yet


They use a lot of robots, but there are still a lot of things not automation. Robot maintenance is often a big one, though since I don't work in that environment I can't tell you what they can't do.


Automation is expensive (a multi-million outlay).

Most fabs are largely automated already, but you still need support staff to repair and QA processes, as well as scientists+engineers to R&D new processes and optimizations.




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