ASM Pacific Technology Limited (ASMPT) has announced its strategic investment in Critical Manufacturing, S.A. (Critical Manufacturing), a leading software developer and publisher of manufacturing execution systems (MES). Critical Manufacturing has expertise in the integration and networking of machines and systems, as well as IT systems and cloud solutions. This strategic investment would accelerate ASMPT’s efforts to build a portfolio of Industry 4.0 solutions and will boost ASMPT’s software competence in enabling smart factories.