GT Advanced Technologies Inc. announced the availability of Acuity(TM) software, a comprehensive performance management solution that lets operators optimize the performance of the company's DSS(TM) family of crystal growth furnaces. Acuity performance software monitors DSS production data providing PV manufacturers with real-time insight into actual versus ideal equipment performance. By understanding these performance gaps, companies can make more informed decisions to ensure that DSS furnaces perform at optimal levels of efficiency run after run. Acuity software allows manufacturers to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) that are most critical to achieving optimal performance of their DSS assets. DSS Acuity performance software offers a wide range of features such as configurable KPI dashboards, historical trend analytics, remote monitoring of alarm data, detailed run-to-run performance data and recipe management.