Tignis

Tignis is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in AI and machine learning software solutions for the semiconductor and manufacturing industries. The company integrates advanced AI and ML with physics to deliver innovative process control and analytics. Tignis's team consists of experienced technologists, PhD-level physics and process engineers, and data scientists. The company offers several key products, including PAICe Monitor, an AI-driven platform for anomaly detection and predictive maintenance; PAICe Maker, which provides advanced process control by automatically adjusting for process drift; and Digital Twin Query Language (DTQL), a patent-pending scripting language designed for simplifying data cleaning and analytics tasks. Tignis's solutions are utilized in various sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas processing, and pharmaceuticals, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and reducing downtime. In January 2025, Tignis was acquired by Cohu, Inc., which aims to strengthen its analytics offerings in the semiconductor process control market. Jon Herlocker serves as the President and CEO, bringing extensive experience in enterprise software and SaaS businesses.