Smart Manufacturing Platform-EE Awards-EE Times

Product：Industrial AI Platform for Semiconductor Display Manufacturing

Recommended reasons： This industrial AI platform features a flexible and open architecture, integrating multi-modal large models and automated AI toolchains to support low-code development and one-stop deployment for all users. Its unique value lies in its built-in library of general industrial algorithms, tools, and intelligent Agent capabilities, along with full lifecycle management for various equipment, products, and missing data. By standardizing computing resources, it significantly improves the efficiency of computing power scheduling and allocation, comprehensively enhancing the R&D efficiency of AI algorithm models and the level of automation in the semiconductor display R&D and manufacturing processes. By leveraging large models and specialized algorithm tools, it enables rapid batch annotation of panel defect image data, greatly improving the development efficiency of defect identification algorithms. Furthermore, it automates the defect detection, judgment, and repair processes through Agent technology powered by large models. Simultaneously, the aggregated equipment and defect data form a data dashboard, enabling rapid identification of abnormal defect conditions, thereby ensuring product yield.

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DAINVI Limited

Product：HSI Roboinspector™ – Autonomous Surface Inspector Designed for Complex Products

Recommended reasons： HSI Roboinspector™ – Autonomous Surface Inspector Designed for Complex Products Unique Design HSI Roboinspector™ integrates a high-resolution OmniEye™ hyperspectral camera with a robotic arm, enabling flexible, multi-angle inspection of complex 3D parts. Its design allows the camera to dynamically move around curved, irregular, or hard-to-reach surfaces—capturing every detail with precision. Special Feature Unlike traditional fixed-camera systems, HSI Roboinspector™ offers adaptive positioning and full-surface coverage. It captures both reference and test images from optimal angles, enabling one-shot anomaly detection even on reflective or non-planar surfaces. This makes it ideal for inspecting parts with complex geometries, such as castings, molded components, or medical devices. Function or Technology Used Powered by self-supervised visual learning and a training-free patch-level comparison engine, HSI Roboinspector™ uses MonoSight™ to detect deviations from a golden sample—without requiring labelled data or model training. It delivers immediate, explainable results from day one, making AI-powered inspection commercially viable in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing environments.

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POWERARENA CORPORATION

Product：Human Operation Platform

Recommended reasons： PowerArena’s Human Operation Platform (HOP) is a unique AI vision solution designed to digitize and optimize human operations on the production line. Built on deep learning, real-time video analysis, and edge computing, HOP transforms surveillance footage into actionable data, enabling factories to monitor, analyze, and improve operations without altering existing infrastructure. Key Technologies and Functions: -AI Vision for Line Balancing: HOP tracks worker motion to identify bottlenecks in real-time, allowing managers to rebalance workloads and improve throughput. -Digital SOP Compliance (AI Poka-Yoke): The system ensures operators follow standard procedures. It detects deviations and sends immediate alerts to prevent quality issues. -24/7 Production Monitoring: Unlike manual checks, HOP continuously captures cycle time and visual data, generating a reliable digital record of operations. -Video Track-and-Trace: Managers can review past footage to locate the root cause of delays, defects, or abnormalities—whether due to people, machines, or materials. -Real-Time Alerts: When anomalies are detected, HOP notifies managers instantly. This allows quick resolution, minimizes downtime, and avoids waste. Special Features: -Seamless integration with existing systems (MES, IoT) -Supports labor-intensive operations and multi-site deployments -Enables remote factory management and replication of golden lines -Combines visual and data insights for better decision-making Ideal for: -Factories needing accurate real-time data -Teams with strict quality and SOP enforcement requirements -Manufacturers planning expansion and looking to scale best practices PowerArena’s platform offers scalable, data-driven, and visual-first production management—making it a powerful tool for modern smart factories.

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Laservall Co. Ltd.

Product：Laservall Micro Laser Soldering (MLS) equipment

Recommended reasons： Laservall Micro Laser Soldering (MLS) equipment - Compact design jetting head, high speed up to 7 ball/sec. New optical engine with build in temperature measurement. Precise vision position recognition down to 3um per pixel accuracy and AOI capabilities. Optical feedback to increase/decrease laser energy based on real-time measurement soldering temperature. Auto laser alignment feature that is versatile and accurate. Capable to work with 50um up to 760um solder ball size.

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yieldHUB

Product：yieldHUB (registered as MFG Vision)

Recommended reasons： yieldHUB Live is a real-time, tester agnostic solution for semiconductor companies in final test and wafer sort. It incorporates an AI recommendation system and a digital twin model.

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NXP Semiconductors

Product：NXP i.MX 94 Applications Processor — Safe and Secure Industrial Connectivity with Real-Time Control

Recommended reasons： NXP i.MX 94 family is an i.MX MPU with an integrated time-sensitive networking (TSN) switch, enabling configurable, secure communications with rich protocol support in industrial and automotive environments. This is also NXP’s first chip supporting future-proof, postquantum cryptography. The multicore design of the i.MX 94 family delivers high-performance and low latency across both application and real-time domains, with an integrated functional safety island.

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Wurth Electronics Co.,LTD.

Product：MyWE Customer Platform

Recommended reasons： MyWE is Würth Elektronik’s all-in-one digital platform designed to streamline every stage of the customer journey—from component selection and sampling to ordering, delivery tracking, and post-sales support. Built with the needs of engineers, buyers, and project managers in mind, MyWE provides a centralized, intuitive interface to manage your design and procurement tasks with efficiency and precision. Key features of MyWE include: • Order & delivery management – Access real-time order status, shipment tracking, invoice history, and shipping documents in one place. • Sample requests – Seamlessly request free samples directly from your dashboard with no repeated data entry. • Custom project folders – Organize your components by project, and track usage, availability, and technical documentation for each item. • Integration with REDEXPERT – Instantly link selected components from simulation to your MyWE cart, simplifying the design-to-order process. • Multilingual & multi-device support – Whether you’re at your desk or on the go, MyWE works across all platforms and is available in six languages. More than just a portal, MyWE is a productivity tool tailored for today’s fast-paced development cycles. It enhances transparency, improves internal coordination, and saves valuable engineering and purchasing time. At Würth Elektronik, we believe customer experience should be as reliable as our components. MyWE exemplifies our commitment to digitization, customer proximity, and next-level support—delivering not only products, but complete design-to-delivery empowerment.

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STMicroelectronics

Product：IO-Link & Dual-Motor Drive Enabled Magnetic Levitation Flexible Conveyor System

Recommended reasons： To address the modern manufacturing demands of small-batch, multi-variant production, STMicroelectronics has developed an intelligent flexible manufacturing solution integrating IO-Link communication, advanced motor control, and PLC technologies. This solution leverages a magnetic levitation flexible conveying system that achieves high-precision, low-noise, and maintenance-free operation through contactless material transfer. The system employs a dual-motor servo control solution based on the STSPIN32G4 motor driver, enabling a single controller to drive two motors simultaneously. By sharing current detection circuits and EtherCAT communication links, this architecture reduces hardware costs compared to traditional "one-controller-per-motor" configurations while minimizing the number of EtherCAT slaves controlled by the PLC. The PLC system utilizes the STM32MP257 microprocessor with the CODESYS soft PLC platform, delivering mid-to-high-end control capabilities adaptable to diverse production line requirements. IO-Link devices incorporating the L6364 transceiver further enhance intelligence integration, supporting digital I/O modules, smart sensors, and actuators. This standardized protocol enables real-time device communication while maintaining compatibility with existing automation ecosystems and reducing development complexity. Key advantages of the solution include: 1. Cost Optimization: The dual-motor-per-controller design reduces motor control costs through shared hardware architecture. 2. Flexible Scalability: Modular IO-Link components enable rapid production line upgrades and reconfiguration. 3. Universal Control: The CODESYS soft PLC platform simplifies development processes. 4. Precision Flexibility: The magnetic levitation transmission system ensures high-accuracy, adaptable control for customized production. STMicroelectronics' comprehensive product portfolio—spanning motor drivers, MPUs, and industrial communication chips—ensures end-to-end integration across the automation chain. This solution improves production line changeover speeds while fully complying with Industry 4.0 standards. By converging motion control, IoT connectivity, and adaptive automation technologies, STMicroelectronics empowers manufacturers to achieve efficient flexible production while maintaining cost-effectiveness and reliability.

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YUAN High-Tech Development Co., Ltd.

Product：EYE6N0-I Industrial Intelligent Vision Inspection Platform

Recommended reasons： YUAN's EYE6N0 series AI industrial cameras are purpose-built for industrial automation and intelligent quality inspection. Powered by NVIDIA^® Jetson Orin™ NX Super and Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, it delivers a compact, powerful, and flexible vision solution that drives AI transformation across manufacturing sectors. ➤ Powerful AI Performance & Real-Time Vision Analytics With up to 157 TOPS of AI computing power enabled by NVIDIA^® Jetson Orin™ NX Super, the EYE6N0 supports real-time defect detection, object classification, and machine vision tasks. Integrated with YUAN’s proprietary QDEEP AI engine and hardware ISP, it enables high-speed multi-channel processing with enhanced accuracy and responsiveness. ➤ Compact, High-Resolution Sensor Fusion Design Equipped with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors (IMX678 / IMX585), the system supports HDR and high sensitivity for 4K60 RGB 4:4:4 image output via high-speed PCIe. The all-in-one compact form factor (63 × 80 × 135mm) integrates the sensor, AI module, ISP, and I/O. It supports C/CS-Mount lenses, M.2 expansion, and optional 4G/5G/Wi-Fi modules for flexible deployment. ➤ Open Platform for Multi-Scenario Smart Deployment The EYE6N0 provides a complete SDK and ISP tuning tools, making it easy to integrate into automated sorting, precision assembly, production line inspection, and quality control workflows. With plug-and-play modularity and a robust architecture, it is ideal for deployment in smart factories, remote industrial sites, and IoT edge systems—empowering real-time visual monitoring and AI-driven manufacturing.

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NETIGATE Technology Inc.

Product：Smart Manufacturing Starts Here: AI That Lets Your Machines Speak — No Code Needed

Recommended reasons： NETIGATE’s AIoT platform features a modular architecture that supports on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployments, offering flexibility based on security and infrastructure needs. The edge devices come with built-in lightweight AI inference, enabling real-time data analysis (e.g., vibration, temperature, power) and immediate anomaly detection—even without internet connectivity. Processed data can be synced to the cloud for cross-site comparison and historical trend analysis. Users can configure sensors and logic flows through a graphical interface, without any coding. The platform supports common industrial protocols such as Modbus, MQTT, RS485, and 4G/NB-IoT, making it easy to integrate with existing equipment. AI is at the core of the system, with automated model selection tailored to equipment type. A built-in generative AI assistant provides real-time insights, diagnostics, and auto-generated reports to reduce manual effort. The platform also enables digital twin visualization, helping users monitor factory operations through a synchronized virtual model. With its focus on real-time intelligence, data privacy, and scalable design, NETIGATE delivers a practical and powerful AIoT solution for smart manufacturing.

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PEGATRON Corporation

Product：PEGAVERSE Platform

Recommended reasons： PEGAVERSE integrates simulation, thinking, and perception, leveraging rapid simulation-based training to drive agent self-improvement, accelerating development from days to minutes. This yields a more effective, adaptable policy that generalizes to diverse real-world scenarios, continuously elevates the level of autonomy.

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yieldHUB / MFG Vision

Product：yieldHUB

Recommended reasons： yieldHUB is a world-leading data analytics platform, trusted by semiconductor companies around the world. Since 2005, yieldHUB has helped engineers to improve yield, reduce test costs, boost engineering efficiency and increase automotive quality. Our platform is designed to help chip makers at every stage, whether you're in New Production Introduction (NPI), automated production or in high volume production. yieldHUB helps semiconductor companies to achieve big data analysis with powerful visualizatons and core capibilities including auomated data cleansing, traceability, parametric and bin analysis, characterization and WAT / PCM. This year yieldHUB will release their latest breathrough - yieldHUB Live. This new product offers real-time insights of the semiconductor test floor with an AI recommendation system and a digital twin model. It is set to revolutionize semiconductor manufcaturing. yieldHUB is a multi-national company with offices around the world including Taiwan and the Philippines and is rapidly expanding into Asia.

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