ToolCommander® equipment control is well established in industrial environments and is continuously enhanced. This page provides a compact overview of all released versions.
Each version includes the corresponding release date as well as the most important functional change and improvement.
Release Date: September 2025
Release Version: 5.11
Technology Stack:
- .NET 8 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Enhanced I/O-diagnosis with “force-all” option for faster manipulation of multiple channels in engineering mode
- Import and export refinement, incl. encryption and decryption for parameters, module recipes, user settings and trend charts for fast and secure data transfer
- User management system refinement
- UX Design improvements incl. trend charts, notification display and HMI layout
- Improved recipe handling
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows 11 Pro 2024
- Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Release Date: September 2024
Release Version: 5.10 LTS
Technology Stack:
- .NET 8 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Re-worked testing framework incl. time manipulation
- Simplified and more flexible attribute system
- Easy-to-use API added for defining, storing, and validating flow recipes
- Recipe reference tracking for secure traceability
- Engineering mode for interlocks and alarms
- This version ToolCommander® 5.10 LTS is a Longterm Supported Version. It will be supported for at least two years or overlapping one year with the next LTS version – whichever is longer. This helps our customers to calmly schedule migrations to their requirements.
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows 11 Pro 2024
- Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Release Date: January 2024
Release Version: 5.9
Technology Stack:
- .NET 8 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- .NET 8 and dependency upgrades (support of .NET 7 and .NET 8 features, C#11 and C#12)
- Multiple simulateous Operations Apps (HMIs) featured by a cohesive user management and log-in policy and well-designed access rights management.
- Generic recipe storage “Recipes System” interface
- Engineering Mode for events, commands and setpoints
- Improved data element API testability and consistency
- UX Design improvements for HMI with more customization options
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows 11 Pro 2024
- Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 2024
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Release Date: August 2023
Release Version: 5.8
Technology Stack:
- .NET 6 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Value quality display to indicate whether displayed data is valid or are not to be trusted, e.g., due to an unexpected long period of not updating a value caused by sensor failure. This helps monitor production equipment and avoid misproduction as well as unscheduled downtime.
- Engineering mode for actual values
- Interlock tree for maximum transparency and fast action in system diagnosis
- System diagnosis update of displayed materials and positions
- UX Design improvements for HMI, including enhanced filtering options and SEMI E95 dialog displays
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Release Date: March 2023
Release Version: 5.7
Technology Stack:
.NET 6 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Enhanced interlock system
- Addition of new data elements
- API improvements and shortcut options
- Tutorial extension documentation
- UX Design usability improvements
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Release Date: August 2022
Release Version: 5.6
Technology Stack:
.NET 6 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Implementation of metadata via attributes for data elements and nodes
- Expandable job system integrated
- Selective activation and deactivation of nodes
- Configurable material and job recovery and refinement of alarm recovery dialogs
- Parameter validation
- Enhanced Tutorial and developer documentation
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Release Date: May 2022
Release Version: 5.5
Technology Stack:
.NET 6 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Upgrade to .NET 6
- Redesigned system diagnosis for expert view and effective live debugging
- Enhanced developer documentation
- Improved self-description APIs
- Extended Interlock system
- Upgraded automatic and manual operation modes
- Realization of HMI on multiple display devices
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
- Windows Server 2022 LTSC
Release Date: November 2021
Release Version: 5.4
Technology Stack:
.NET Core 3.1 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Improvement of step recipe system
- Introduction of I/O filters and converters to handle bouncing, noise or oscillating as well as hardware adequate value adjustment (e.g., if a component needs gradual adjustment as hard value changes might cause damage)
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise 2021
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
Release Date: November 2021
Release Version: 5.3
Technology Stack:
.NET Core 3.1 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Framework documentation establishment
- Demo Sample published
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
Release Date: November 2020
Release Version: 5.0
Technology Stack:
.NET Core 3.1 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
Introduction of the first version of ToolCommander® on the new C#/.NET technology stack for maximum flexibility, up-to-date technology and future-proof development. Next to highest reliability and maximum flexibility with a modular PC-based control system and the option to incorporate PLCs, the goal is to enable OEMs to actively take part in their control development or even to develop it independently while profiting from the advantages of a software framework as a maintained product: Trainings, support, coaching as well as framework functionality and their further development.
System Requirements:
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
- Windows Server 2019 LTSC 1809
Release Date: September 2018
Release Version: 4.1
Technology Stack:
.NET Framework 4.8
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- Elimination of critical dependencies
Release Date: October 2016
Release Version: 4.0
Technology Stack:
.NET Framework 4.6.1 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- ToolCommander® equipment control for cluster, inline and batch systems in semiconductor and vacuum thin-film technology
- Innovative HMI/GUI
Release Date: December 2008
Release Version: 3.3
Technology Stack:
.NET Framework 4.6.1 and higher
Some of the Implemented Enhancements:
- ToolCommander® equipment control (PC-based)