At the 2nd Annual Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Week 2025, an insightful panel brought together leading experts to discuss how industrial AI and robotics are transforming the journey from design to production. Moderated by Renee Tan, Chairperson of Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing Asia, the panel featured:
- Dr. Eu Poh Leng, Senior Director, Package Innovation, NXP Semiconductors
- CS Tan, Group Vice President & General Manager, ST Microelectronics Malaysia
- Peng Koon Hew, Senior Director, Automation & Analytics Development Engineering, SanDisk Storage Malaysia (SDSM)
The discussion featured several key highlights, including:
1. Redefining Design with AI
Dr. Eu highlighted how AI-driven simulation and modeling are revolutionizing the early stages of product design. By predicting potential errors and optimizing parameters before physical prototyping, manufacturers are saving significant time and resources. This shift enables faster innovation cycles and greater product reliability.
2. Bridging Human Expertise and Robotics
CS Tan focused on the integration of robotics across production lines. He emphasized that while automation is scaling efficiency, true transformation lies in harmonizing machine intelligence with human expertise. This collaboration creates adaptable factories that can respond swiftly to shifting market demands while sustaining quality at scale.
3. Building Smarter Manufacturing Ecosystems
Peng Koon Hew shared practical insights from SanDisk’s automation journey. With advanced analytics and real-time monitoring, SDSM is leveraging robotics to minimize downtime, enhance precision, and increase throughput. The integration of AI with automation is enabling a new standard of resilience and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing.
The Road Ahead
The discussion made one thing clear: the future of manufacturing is not only about machines. It is about intelligent ecosystems where humans, AI, and robotics collaborate seamlessly. From concept design to full-scale production, these technologies are paving the way for more sustainable, agile, and globally competitive manufacturing.
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