Sustainability
Smart Manufacturing
ASE combines automation, data and artificial intelligence to improve productivity, quality, energy efficiency and resilience across a global network of smart factories.
Digital transformation at manufacturing scale
ASE formed its CIM Committee in 2011 to coordinate factory automation. The program has progressed from monitoring and robotics to lights-out production, predictive maintenance, 5G, enterprise AI and generative-AI applications.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2011 | CIM Committee established |
| 2015 | Robotic arms and unmanned carriers adopted |
| 2018 | AI manufacturing and first lights-out factory |
| 2020 | First OSAT 5G mmWave smart factory |
| 2022 | Inducted into the Global Lighthouse Network |
| 2024 | 4IR technologies applied to utility efficiency and safety |
Smart factory and digital transformation
ASE works with technology and industry partners on secure, reliable and sustainable factory processes. Connected equipment and analytics increase utilization, identify problems earlier and optimize energy use.
Beyond innovation
Industry and research partners
SEMI, TPCA, research institutes and automation specialists help advance shared standards and technologies.
Education and talent
Scholarships, internships and more than 60 academic projects build local AI and automation expertise.
Value-chain influence
Local procurement supports suppliers while safer, more efficient production helps customers innovate for a sustainable future.
