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I NDUSTRY NE WS 08. Crossing International Waters The Globalization Of Industry 4.0 10. UTP Partners with Antsbees for Industry 4.0 Advancement

AI 11. Singapore’s RM244mil AI Initiative to Develop First Large Language Model with South-East Asian Context

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12. The IoT Revolution Shaping the Future of Business 14. Connecting through the Cloud

ROBOTI CS 15. MOE to Look Into Specific Allocation For STEM, Robotic Equipment In Budget 2024 — Fadhlina 16. Conrad Maintenance Partners Softbank Robotics Singapore for Smart Facility Management Service 18. Planting the Seeds of Robotics in Agriculture 20. Singapore Startup Lends Japan’s Aging Factory Workers Robot Hand

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SPE CI AL I NSI GHT 49. Shifting Industry 4.0 Into Higher Gear 52. Industry 5.0 about Machines Collaborating with Skilled Workers Instead of Replacing Them

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Crossing International Waters: The Globalization Of Industry 4.0 The global manufacturing industry has undergone tremendous changes since the First Industrial Revolution. Technological advancements have significantly impacted

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, has brought about a level of technological advancement that is revolutionizing

the globalization of the manufacturing industry to allow businesses to operate internationally.

Developments in transportation and telecommunications have also made globalization for manufacturers easier now more than ever.

manufacturing in ways never seen before.

Present-day Industry 4.0 is marked by the emergence of cyber-physical systems and AI, enabling human-to-machine communication and the advanced processing, contextualization and sharing of data. According to McKinsey, Industry 4.0 is characterized by four foundational types of disruptive technologies: connectivity, data and computational power; analytics and intelligence; humanmachine interaction; and advanced engineering. Thanks to these innovations, smart manufacturing is enhancing the speed, safety, efficiency and profitability

As a result, an increasing number of organizations are extending their influence across international waters.

According to the Smart Factory: Global Strategic Business Report, the global market for smart factories is expected to reach approximately $295 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.6%.

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of manufacturing operations for organizations spanning various industries.

Digitalizing The Supply Chain The digital and physical worlds of manufacturing are becoming increasingly intertwined. With the increased adoption of information technologies (IT) and operational technologies (OT), the rapid acceleration of Industry 4.0 has become apparent in recent years. As this revolution emerges, businesses are employing intricate, global supply chains and data networks in their operations. Legacy physical connections are being replaced by data hosted in the cloud. Global collaboration is now more available than ever before. With cloud-based software,

team members around the world can actively participate in decision-making.

International companies no longer need an extensive physical presence worldwide but can now function effectively from a single location.

Manufacturers are also discovering fresh avenues for data collection throughout the supply chain that can now be synchronized with contextualized production data, enabling real-time improvements to processes. Machines, systems, and users can now seamlessly exchange information and make automatic adjustments.

Industry 4.0 is not only transforming manufacturing processes but also having significant influence on the globalization paradigm by increasing accessibility to services and reshaping the workforce.

Cross-Border Collaboration Industry 4.0’s globalization has facilitated the emergence of open innovation ecosystems. Now, organizations are increasingly engaging with external partners, such as startups, research institutions and third-party communities.

This collaborative approach facilitates the exchange of ideas, expertise and resources, resulting in accelerated innovation and the creation of cutting-edge solutions across the globe.

maintain a competitive edge against other key players in the industry. Integrating these solutions will help manufacturing leaders increase efficiency, productivity and profitability throughout the smart factory. For example, supply chain traceability technology can help reduce production timelines, increase employee safety and detect anomalies in the production process to prevent recalls.

Moreover, in the context of Industry 4.0’s international scope, there is a notable emphasis on cross-border knowledge transfer.

Manufacturing experts, researchers and professionals ranging from diverse backgrounds can now converge to share insights, contributing to a shared pool of expertise that propels technological progress. This intercontinental knowledge exchange cultivates a culture of perpetual learning and adaptability.

Global Competition With increased global presence and interconnectivity, manufacturing organizations are now exposed to a broader global market. Embracing innovative Industry 4.0 technologies has become more critical now than ever to

Additionally, organizations that adopt smart manufacturing technology will have a competitive edge in attracting new talent to work for their company. As the older generation of workers retires, manufacturers that appeal to the younger generation of digitally native talent will prove more successful in attracting and retaining their employees.

Challenges And Opportunities While the worldwide integration of Industry 4.0 offers ample opportunities, it also introduces hurdles that organizations must navigate. Manufacturing leaders should take extra caution with issues such as data security and privacy, compliance with federal and state regulations and managing cultural disparities.

Additionally, a skilled and adaptable workforce is necessary to be capable of thriving in a globalized, technologydriven and ever-changing environment.

The globalization of Industry 4.0 is a significant milestone in the evolution of manufacturing. As business leaders continue to leverage advanced technologies and embrace global interconnectivity, they stand poised to unlock unprecedented levels of innovation, efficiency and competitiveness. By addressing challenges and cultivating a collaborative and adaptable mindset, industries worldwide can fully embrace the potential of Industry 4.0, shaping a more interconnected, innovative and sustainable future.

Source: www.forbes.com

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UTP Partners with Antsbees for Industry 4.0 Advancement UTP and Antsbees representatives at the MoU signing ceremony.

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and AntsBees Sdn Bhd (Antsbees) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at equipping UTP students and staff with expertise in specialized domains of Industry 4.0.

These domains include Big Data Analytics, Project Management Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Marketing.

Under the MoU, the parties will work together on student internship, research, targeted training sessions, and interactive workshops.

Signing the MoU on behalf of UTP was its vice chancellor Prof Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib while Antsbees was represented by its chief executive officer Mohd Sofian Sharin.

The second signatories were UTP deputy vice chancellor Academic Prof Dr Hilmi Mukhtar and AntsBees director Dr Magindren Kuppusamy.

The partnership brings together UTP’s academic excellence and AntsBees technological expertise to drive collaborative projects that push the boundaries of cutting-edge technology.

Prof Mohamed Ibrahim said, “The MoU is a testament of UTP’s continuous effort to become an internationally recognized institution.

“Our collaboration with AntsBees is a pivotal step toward technological innovation and academic-industry synergy.

“Through this partnership, we aim to contribute to the evolution of technology

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and digital transformation across industries, positioning UTP and AntsBees as trailblazers in this domain.

He added, “Through this strategic alliance, we aim to tackle industry challenges while staying aligned with the rapid evolution of technology and engineering trends.

“By doing so, we empower UTP to conduct groundbreaking research for our industry partners and expedite the transformation of our research into tangible, market-ready solutions.”

This collaboration between UTP and Antsbees is set to accelerate the advancement of Industry 4.0, leveraging cutting-edge technology, fostering innovation, and equipping both students and professionals.

Source: www.thestar.com.my

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Singapore’s RM244mil AI Initiative to Develop First Large Language Model with South-East Asian Context Singapore is pioneering the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) model trained to understand and generate human language that incorporates the diverse cultures and languages of SouthEast Asia.

This large language model (LLM) could eventually be used as the basis of various text-to-speech or text-to-image generative programmes.

It fills a current gap in the scene, as most LLMs originate from Western countries, whose cultures, values and norms differ from those in Singapore and the rest of the region.

Examples of well-known programmes based on LLMs include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing and Google’s Bard.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is partnering AI Singapore and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) to launch the National Multimodel LLM Programme over the next two years.

This S$70 million (RM244 million) initiative, funded by the National Research Foundation, will contribute to Singapore’s capabilities in AI research and innovation, the three agencies said in a joint statement on Dec 4.

The programme is also in line with Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0, which was launched by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Singapore Source: www.thestar.com.my

Conference on AI held at The RitzCarlton, Millenia Singapore hotel on Dec 4.

The large language model could eventually be used as the basis of various text-to-speech or text-to-image generative programmes. PHOTO: REUTERS

The LLM project is meant to build skilled AI talent in Singapore by providing funding and access to high-end computing for local researchers and engineers, as well as foster a thriving AI industry to develop LLM-enabled solutions for greater productivity and create new opportunities for businesses.

It will also enable Singapore to build a trusted environment for the use of AI as it will provide a deeper understanding of how LLMs work, and will further the research in AI governance, said the agencies.

Dr Ong Chen Hui, assistant chief executive of IMDA’s Biztech group, said: “This national effort underscores Singapore’s commitment to become a global AI hub. Language is an essential enabler for collaboration.

“By investing in talent and investing in large language AI models for regional languages, we want to foster industry

collaboration across borders and drive the next wave of AI innovation in South-east Asia.”

The initiative will build on the early outcomes of AI Singapore’s South-East Asian Languages in One Network (SeaLion) model, which is an open-source LLM that is more representative of the region’s cultural contexts and linguistic nuances.

Sea-Lion was designed to be relatively smaller, faster and more flexible than the commonly used LLMs in the market today, and is a relatively inexpensive and efficient option compared with those currently available.

The new national initiative will further develop Sea-Lion to be 30 billion to 50 billion parameters in size, and extend it into a multimodal speech-text model.

More well-known LLMs are larger – for example, GPT-4, created by OpenAI, has about 1,700 billion parameters, and Llama-2, created by Meta, has 70 billion parameters. The Sea-Lion model was trained on 11 languages used in the region, including English, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Thai and Vietnamese.

The three agencies said the new LLM will enable users “to understand the context and values related to the diverse cultures and languages of South-east Asia, for example, managing context-switching between languages in multilingual Singapore”.

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The IoT Revolution: Shaping the Future of Business GETTY

IoT extends beyond connected devices, serving as powerful tools to address global challenges like climate change and disease management. From tracking infections and controlling soil moisture to monitoring traffic and air quality in smart cities, IoT transforms industries.

I will explore current IoT applications, challenges and successful implementation strategies across sectors.

How Industries Are Using IoT Devices To Gain Competitive Edge

Changi and Dubai leverage IoT devices to track passenger and luggage movement across the airport.

CropX gathers farm data and produces recommendations about irrigation and nutrients for crops.

Additionally, big airlines leverage IoT sensors to track engine performance, vibration levels and fuel metrics so that any problems with aircraft can be determined in advance. Smart luggage trackers like Apple AirTag, Tile, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag and LugLoc can be attached to luggage to monitor its location.

Supply Chain And Logistics

Agriculture IoT is most commonly used in the following industries.

Travel The travel industry was quick to adopt IoT, actively contributing to what is often talked about as “smart tourism.” Big hotel brands like Hilton and Marriott are using IoT devices to control room temperature and lighting in the guest rooms. Airports like Amsterdam Schiphol, Singapore 12

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Often referred to on the web as “precision agriculture” or “connected farming,” IoT has transformed agriculture by making crop cultivation more explicit and data-driven. Using detailed maps of the land, farmers can distribute water and fertilizers exactly where they are needed. For example, John Deere embeds IoT sensors in their tractors, harvesters and planters, which collect data on crop health and equipment performance.

IoT devices have a profound impact on the supply chain. For instance, Walmart, Amazon and Kroger are using smart shelves and pallets with IoT sensors to track stock levels in real time, sending notifications when they need to be refilled. The modernization doesn’t end here: Smart shelves integrated into the automated systems reorder stock according to need. One more example is Amazon Go, the cashier-less stores that use IoT sensors and cameras to track the items that shoppers pick. Shoppers can simply walk out of the store without scanning any items.

Manufacturing The IoT in manufacturing gave rise to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

IoT devices predict equipment failures by gathering equipment parameters that are later analyzed by machine learning algorithms. For example, RollsRoyce utilizes IoT along with AI to make predictions when a particular jet engine needs maintenance services.

Healthcare IoT devices can monitor patient data, for example, blood sugar levels, heart rate and heart rhythm, and alert patients about their health conditions. Indeed, Apple is using data from the Apple Watch to detect atrial fibrillation, which can be a sign of a heart attack or stroke. IoT devices are greatly helping patients who have chronic illnesses and by reminding them to take pills on time.

The Other Side Of Connectivity: The Challenges Of IoT As with any pioneering technology, IoT is not without its hurdles. Here are the biggest ones.

• Security And Privacy Vulnerabilities: IoT devices might be prime targets for cyberattacks as they transmit vast amounts of personal information.

For instance, according to the Federal Trade Commission regarding Ring, due to a lack of stringent privacy measures in 2019, «hackers continued to exploit account vulnerabilities to access stored videos, live video streams, and account profiles of approximately 55,000 U.S. customers.»

• Interoperability And Configuration: IoT systems comprise diverse devices with unique protocols, leading to a fragmented ecosystem. This poses challenges in communication among devices, such as huge factories using different protocols, hindering seamless data collection and analysis for informed decision-making.

• Real-Time Processing: Autonomous vehicles use real-time information from sensors so they can avoid collisions and navigate safely.

However, the sheer volume of this data and its high velocity necessitates the data processing to be done at the edge (on the vehicle itself), rather than being sent to the servers. This requires expansive on-board computers and robust algorithms working without fault.

2. Assessing Your Current Systems: Are existing systems ready to support IoT technology? Can it handle the IoT volume and latency demands of IoT applications?

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4. Data Management: Does your company have the necessary tools and expertise to derive actionable insights from IoT data? Can these data be used to improve current product offerings?

Data Unification: IoT sensors generate heterogeneous data that is unstructured and in different formats.

Moreover, the relationships between the data points are constantly evolving, which necessitates the integration of machine learning or AI techniques, which might be costly and timeconsuming to implement and require deep expertise.

• Cost: Deploying a large-scale IoT network requires investment in various IoT devices and sensors. Moreover, taking into account the amount of data generated by IoT, companies have to purchase data processing and storage infrastructure.

3. Focusing On Security: Are your security protocols strong enough to prevent unauthorized access to IoT devices and data? Are there encryption and multifactor authentication mechanisms in place?

5. Continuous Improvement: How do you improve the performance of existing IoT solutions? How will the potential issues be addressed? How quickly can you implement corrective actions?

The successful enterprises of tomorrow will not just be those that adopt IoT but also those that integrate it at the very heart of their vision and strategy, heralding a future where technology and human ambition walk hand in hand.

IoT: A Key To Business Success Implementing IoT in your business necessitates a strategic approach. Here are sample questions you can ask yourself before integrating IoT into your business.

1. Identifying A Clear Use Case: What do you plan to achieve with IoT? Which specific issues are you looking to resolve? What are your priorities?

Beyond determining goals and objectives, it is useful to conduct market research and talk with stakeholders to future-proof the solution.

Roman Reznikov is a VP of Delivery at Intellias, Roman advises expertise to help businesses orchestrate their best products and services.

The above comments and opinions in the article are the author’s own own and do not necessarily represent Automate Asia Magazine’s view

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Connecting through the Cloud Connected devices have been around decades, and with the birth of the internet, it gave it a scale never before seen. Thus, the Internet of Things (IoT) was born, said Yasser Alsaied, the vice-president and head of IoT at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

What the cloud does is to open the possibilities of the usage of data to bring value to the customer, noted Alsaied. This is because the use of technologies like generative AI is extremely hard to do on a device, due to the amount of memory and processing it requires.

The emergence of cloud computing enables the utilisation of data to subsequently build value from the collected data and see the bigger picture.

Generative AI is based on foundation models, which are dependent on data. The fabric of the millions of IoT devices which Alsaied calls “harvesters of data” is what the generative AI bases its knowledge on.

“The cloud allows the customer to think big of how much value they can use the data for. They can store the data, they can analyse the data using our tools, and they can make a decision. They [can] make a decision using analytics, or generative artificial intelligence (AI) could [provide] them with synthetic data of what would happen,” said Alsaied.

If the information technology (IT) department feeds the model with data collected from different sources such as cameras, controllers and other moving assets, this ongoing supply of information allows the generative AI to be smarter, explained Alsaied.

“The way we do it in AWS is when a company decides to utilise our tools and our applications for generative AI, they have their private secure area to build their foundation models with what fits them,” said Alsaied.

For example, AWS IoT FleetWise enables customers to collect metadata, the object list and detection data, and images or videos from camera, lidar, radar and other vision sub-systems.

AWS IoT FleetWise will keep both structured and unstructured vision system data, metadata and telemetry data synchronised in the cloud. This makes it easier for customers to assemble a full picture view of events and gain insights.

Another example is AWS IoT SiteWise that makes it simpler to collect, organise and analyse data from industrial equipment at scale. This allows customers to make data-driven decisions.

“In the future, I see the physical and digital worlds coming closer together, and merge to create an economy for start-ups and innovators to build the little bridges that are needed in this industry,” said Alsaied.

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MOE to Look Into Specific Allocation For STEM, Robotic Equipment In Budget 2024 — Fadhlina

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he Ministry of Education will look into specific allocations for equipment involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education as well as robotics in Budget 2024.

Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this was based on current needs and a measure under the STEM Strengthening Initiative to support the need for extracurricular activities in schools.

She said this was part of efforts to make the younger generation in the country more knowledgeable as well as creative, innovative and competitive in highimpact outdoor activities.

“The MOE will always look into this need, if we talk about the culture of STEM education, it is closely related to the initiative and I think through the Budget (2024), it will get the required support,” she told reporters after the closing ceremony of the 2023 National Robotics Competition Finals at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn here.

Commenting further, Fadhlina said the supply of robotic equipment sets to primary and secondary schools had given students the opportunity to experience the teaching and learning process directly in the classroom as well as during cocurricular activities.

Source: theedgemalaysia.com

On Thursday’s competition, she said five teams, namely SJKC Puay Chai 2, SMJK Kwang Hwa, SMK Chung Hua (CF), SMK Khatolik (M) and SMK Tinggi Batu Pahat had qualified to represent Malaysia at the international level.

All five teams will compete at the World Robot Olympiad 2023 (WRO 2023) International Final in Panama City, Panama, from Nov 7 to 9.

A total of 12 categories were contested at the national level this time, with the participation of 5,625 students from 1,875 primary and secondary school teams across the country.

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Conrad Maintenance Partners Softbank Robotics Singapore for Smart Facility Management Service

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ingapore-based cleaning firm Conrad Maintenance has welcomed its new shareholder SoftBank Robotics Singapore (SBRSG), the Asia-Pacific Headquarters of SoftBank Robotics Group Corp, as one of the first Singapore partnerships in order to transform the cleaning services into a smart facility management service in Singapore as (Smart Business Transformation (SmartBX TM).

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industry, SBRSG will support Conrad Maintenance in digitizing cleaning services with the use of robotics solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) sensors to deliver ondemand efficient cleaning services, Conrad Maintenance said in a statement.

According to the firm, the partnership aims to transform the cleaning industry especially in the face of the current tight labor shortage post-pandemic as companies look to use manual labor less

and make smarter decisions about how, where and when to deploy machines.

Through this cooperation, SBRSG and Conrad Maintenance aim to transform the cleaning business by integrating and scaling with robotic solutions.

SBRSG will be able to accelerate the growth and adoption of “Cleaning Digital Transformation” through Conrad Maintenance and provide high quality and low-cost cleaning with substantial cost savings.

It is noted that advanced cleaning services utilizing robots have been proven to significantly reduce costs and improve cleanliness, allowing employees to gain new technical skills and work with new technologies.

Conrad Maintenance will therefore leverage SBR’s knowledge and experiences accumulated in a smart facilities management service.

“With Conrad Maintenance on board as part of SoftBank Robotics Group’s portfolio company, we are pleased to launch our smart facility management service “SmartBX™” in Singapore bringing unparalleled automation, convenience and robotics solutions to their customers,”

Source: technode.global

said Kenichi Yoshida, Chief Business Officer at SoftBank Robotics Corp.

According to him, this moves signals the true transformation of SoftBank Robotics to a Robot Integrator and a robotics services provider in the cleaning space while delivering the seamless integration of robotics, AI and sensors on top of cleaning efficiency and efficacy.

Raymond Ng, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Conrad Maintenance, said that the firm is excited to partner with SoftBank Robotics, the leader in the robotics solution industry.

with SoftBank Robotics allows for enhancement of world-class cleaning services that will seamlessly integrate all our offerings into one user-friendly system making it easier than ever for us to manage our cleaning and facility maintenance solutions,” he said.

Founded in 2003, Conrad Maintenance is a firm providing cleaning services with the latest technology and robotics.

The firm is covering more than 50 sites in Singapore, mainly niche market such as oil and gas, logistics and manufacturing industries as well as a range of small, medium and large enterprises.

“Due to the rising costs of labor and shortage in manpower, our partnership

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Planting the Seeds of Robotics in Agriculture patents for the incorporation of realtime kinematic LoRA technology, swarm technology and smart spraying within the RACE system.

The company said RACE was designed to decrease dependence on foreign labor and enhance fertilizer spraying consistency in crop and plantation fields, moving beyond just oil palm plantations.

With a high-power computing module in the brain and AI, RACE can navigate its way autonomously between plants, and analyses surroundings for decisionmaking and routing, while setting boundaries using high-precision location points.

TO revolutionize the agricultural landscape, Meraque Group, a local robotics solutions company, has unveiled an autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) known as Robotic Agro in Complex Environment (RACE).

This development marks a milestone in robotics automation in agriculture, promising to usher in a new era of efficiency and precision in farming practices in the nation.

and upgraded version of this pioneering agricultural innovation.

RACE’s capability As an AGV, RACE is designed to navigate the intricate and challenging terrain of agricultural environments. It boasts features that promise to redefine precision and efficiency in the industry.

RACE was launched by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu during the Malaysia International Agriculture Technology Exhibition at the Setia Alam Convention Centre recently.

Its features include mobility control powered by artificial intelligence (AI), long-range (LoRa) real-time data transmission, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) navigation, an expansive 500-litre smart liquid tank, 12-metre maximum spray width and a 30° terrainclimbing capability.

The launch showcases an enhanced

According to Meraque, it has secured

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RACE also has 360° vertical and horizontal directional spray functions, autonomous driving capabilities, a 700kg maximum load capacity, advanced obstacle avoidance detection systems and an electronic parking system.

The launch of RACE signifies Meraque’s evolution from a company primarily focused on drone technology to one that champions robotic automation, powered

by AI, tailored for the agriculture sector.

As an autonomous ground vehicle, RACE is designed to navigate the intricate and challenging terrain of an agricultural environment.

Market share Meraque commands Malaysia’s largest market share for drone spraying services and harbors bold ambitions.

By 2025, the company aspires to be among the top 10 largest agricultural technology

robotic automation companies globally.

Meraque envisions a transformative role for itself in the agriculture industry, driven by digitalization and innovation. The launch of RACE represents a milestone in this journey.

Meraque chief executive officer Md Razalee Ismail said the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability has driven them to develop RACE to not only transform the industry but also advance Malaysia’s agricultural prowess on the global stage.

“With RACE, we have evolved from a drone company to a leader in robotic automation, and this is just the beginning.

We want to play a significant role in

realizing Malaysia’s goal of becoming a hub for robotics in services, agriculture and manufacturing, and achieving recognition as a high-tech nation by 2023,” said Razalee.

“The technology has undergone rigorous real-world testing in plantations, leaving clients highly satisfied with its capabilities.

Following the launch, RACE will undergo commercialization.”

Malaysia emerged in the 14th spot on the Automation Readiness Index and Robot Density. As an integral component of the National Robotics Roadmap, Malaysia is setting its sights on becoming a regional hub for robotics in sectors such as services, agriculture and manufacturing by 2030.

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The product comes as a package that includes both hardware and software and is marketed to a wide range of manufacturers from lens makers to companies engaged in maintenance, repair and overhaul in the aviation industry to logistics companies.

Even with limited expertise in coding, engineers can easily set up and customize tasks using simple commands that can be displayed as block diagrams on a computer screen.

demographic changes,” said Pham, who is also an associate professor at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) currently on leave.

Unlike competing products, Pham said Eureka’s software allows robots to perform with both high precision and agility. Many industrial robots in use today are precise but not agile, meaning they are good at performing repetitive tasks such as auto assembly but are unable to perform a wide range of tasks.

The Singapore-based company is looking to expand its handful of staff in Japan to around 30 or so over the next two years. “We want to work with Japanese companies to help them integrate robotics and AI in their product line,” Pham said.

On the other hand, those with low precision and high agility, such as robots used in warehouses that can handle parcels of different sizes and configurations, are unable to do precise work or handle delicate objects.

Eureka’s core software connects robotic arms, 2D and 3D cameras and sensors to perform tasks with high precision, such as picking up fragile objects like optical lenses or electronic components

With Eureka software, “Workers can be freed from mundane, repetitive tasks and ensure high-quality control by minimizing human errors,” Pham said.

University spinoff Eureka Robotics seeks to automate industrial production.

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ureka Robotics, a robotics startup spun off from one of Singapore’s leading universities, is making a foray into Japan, hoping to transform the country’s manufacturing through AI. Eureka CEO Pham Quang Cuong said the startup opened an office in Tokyo this year and aims to win customers for its automation software through partnerships with manufacturers in Japan, one of the world’s largest markets for industrial robots.

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The company’s technology originates from research by Pham, who began his career as a neuroscientist. The Vietnamese researcher obtained his doctorate in France and later did postdoctoral research in robotics at the University of Tokyo before joining NTU. Pham’s work attracted attention, particularly the “IKEA Bot,” a robot equipped with a 3D camera with two robotic arms that was able to make and execute a plan to assemble a flat-pack chair from the furniture store in just 20 minutes. The breakthrough was published in the journal Science Robotics and went viral on the internet.

With the help of NTU, Pham spun off the research in 2018 and was later joined by a former Ph.D., student Hung Pham, who is now Eureka’s chief technology

officer. Last year, the company raised USD 4.25 million in a fundraising round led by University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC), the venture capital linked to Pham’s alma mater.

industrial robots, Pham noted that Japan’s eagerness to welcome foreign companies is a plus. “Very early on, we had this idea that we need to go overseas, and for us, Japan is No. 1,” he said.

Most of the company’s revenue comes from multinational companies based in Singapore, Pham said, but Eureka sees its “biggest opportunity” in Japan, a country where automation is becoming an urgent task as the population ages.

Pham said the company is already making strides with Sigma Koki, a Japanese optical equipment maker, in automating the detection of defects and scratched lenses. The two companies are seeking to sell the product to third parties.

Other partners include Denso Wave, an industrial robotics firm.

The number of young workers in the manufacturing industry has fallen by 1.21 million over the past two decades, according to an industry white paper. The number of elderly workers, meanwhile, has risen by about 330,000 over the same period.

While China is the largest market for

“People had this image of Japanese companies wanting to do everything on their own and didn’t collaborate with anybody,” Pham said. “But if they want to compete on [a] global scale, then monozukuri (“craftsmanship”) is not sufficient.”

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Huawei Promotes Innovative 5G Solutions for Industry 4.0 Infrastructure to Help Digitalize Industrial Manufacturing The 5G Smart Factory Forum was held today at the Huawei European Supply Center (HESC) in Budapest. At the forum, Huawei stated that 5G-powered innovative solutions, including selfdriving vehicles, AI-driven quality control, and AR-assisted remote maintenance, will serve as the typical applications and basic capabilities of future smart factories.

The 5G Smart Factory Forum To drive broad adoption of 5G and AI technologies in Industry 4.0-related fields

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and thus facilitate the development of the digital economy, Huawei promised to continue promoting the inclusion of innovative 5G solutions for Industry 4.0 infrastructure in the Global Alliance on AI for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global) launched by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

Vicky Zhang, Vice Director of Huawei’s Global Corporate Communications Department, said that in 5G’s fourth year of commercial use, innovative applications

integrating 5G, AI, and cloud computing technologies are being used across various industries, particularly in smart manufacturing. She also pointed out that there are already mature best practices, like HESC in Páty, that demonstrate the tangible business and social value of these innovative applications.

“Next, Huawei will work with international organizations like UNIDO to promote the sharing and application of 5G industrial infrastructure solutions and related capabilities around the world,

in order to drive the development of Industry 4.0,” Zhang said.

In July this year, Huawei and UNIDO launched AIM Global, which is dedicated to building a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing and facilitating the innovation and application of AI technologies in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Dr. Ulrike Fasbender, Professor at the University of Hohenheim in Germany, sees HESC as a prime example of the rapid development and innovation spurred by digitalization. She said: “The impact of digital solutions such as augmented

reality and autonomous forklifts enabled by 5G connectivity are a true gamechanger for workplaces. If done right, these technologies let employees solve tasks more efficiently while shielding them from strenuous and unhealthy tasks.

Such improved working conditions will be crucial for employability as the average age of the working population increases.”

Dr. Fasbender said countries and companies that fail to make good use of technology will lose their competitiveness in the digital economy, and that an economy can only stay dynamic by revolving around the ecosystems that serve industry.

Sandor Papp, Deputy Director of HESC, noted, “HESC first deployed 5G-powered automation solutions at the end of 2019.

Since then, we have integrated a dedicated core network with the local edge computing system to realize self-driving forklift trucks and the full automation of the entire logistics system. In addition, AI-driven quality control and AR-assisted remote maintenance have improved the logistics efficiency of our entire campus by 20%, greatly enhancing Huawei’s ability to serve its European customers.”

“Moving forward, Huawei will leverage its strengths in R&D, digital technologies, and supply chains to strengthen collaboration with all players across supply chains. We will also help empower local companies to enhance the adoption of digital and intelligent technologies during their production and operations, so that we can achieve high-quality development together,” he added.

HESC, which is based in Hungary, is Huawei’s largest supply center outside China and is responsible for supplying Huawei products to more than 50 countries in Europe, Central Asia, and Northern Africa. The center handles around 50,000 to 60,000 items every month, and transports an average of 400 cubic meters of outbound cargo hauled by 30 trucks every day.

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RIGOL’s Latest 12-Bit Digital Oscilloscopes DHO800 and DHO900

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to solve various problems and drive technological progress. In the oscilloscope market, RIGOL is a well-respected brand with a product line that covers various aspects of oscilloscope specifications and functionality.

The DHO800 and DHO900 series feature a compact form factor and also support standard monitor stand usage, effectively reducing desktop footprint and providing you with a more ample workspace.

The features of DHO800 and DHO900

Excellent performance First, let’s look at the performance of the oscilloscope. The DH800 and DHO900 series boast high sampling rates of up to 1.25GSa/s, enabling accurate capture of high-frequency signals and detailed waveform analysis. Additionally, 12-bit vertical resolution means detailed signal characteristics can be precisely analyzed.

Multi-channel options Whether you need two or four analog channels, these oscilloscopes have it covered. Additionally, the DHO900 series has up to 16 digital channels and is great at capturing digital signals. Multichannel options are suitable for a variety of applications.

Long memory length Another notable feature of the oscilloscope is its long memory depth.

The DHO800 series supports up to 25M points, and the DHO900 series has up to 50M points memory depth available. This

allows you to capture a lot of waveform data and perform detailed analysis. Long memory in an oscilloscope is crucial for applications requiring comprehensive data acquisition and detailed waveform analysis. It allows the oscilloscope to capture rare events, acquire highresolution data, support protocol analysis, enable wide-timebase measurements, facilitate history and sequence modes for tracking signal changes, offer zoom and

vital for oscilloscopes as it enables efficient and real-time signal analysis, ensuring the rapid acquisition of multiple waveforms, improved chances of capturing rare or intermittent events, advanced triggering and event isolation, signal integrity validation, interleaved acquisition, mixed-signal analysis, seamless debugging, accurate waveform averaging and statistical analysis, monitoring multiple signals simultaneously, and

magnification for fine detail examination, store pre-trigger and post-trigger data for event context, and assist in statistical analysis. Long memory is valuable for engineers and researchers in electronics, telecommunications, and research, providing the capability to gain deeper insights into signal behavior and system performance over extended time intervals.

precise time-domain analysis. This feature is instrumental in a wide range of applications, from electronics development to troubleshooting complex systems, enhancing the instrument’s ability to capture, display, and analyze signals with speed and accuracy.

High waveform capture rate

The oscilloscope is equipped with various interfaces such as USB, LAN, and HDMI, making it easy to connect with other devices and external systems.

DHO800 and DHO900 offer a maximum functional capture rate of 1,000,000 wfms/s. A high waveform capture rate is

Versatile interface and portability

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Furthermore, it uses a USB Type-C interface and can be powered using a mobile battery, eliminating the need for a power outlet. Additionally, the lightweight and compact design (1.78kg) makes it easy to transport to various measurement sites.

Comparison with competitive products In the market, the DH800 and DHO900 series are clearly superior in their performance. Compared to competitive products, higher sampling rates and vertical resolution provide more accurate measurement results. It also offers excellent value for money, as comparable products from competitors often come at a higher price point despite offering similar performance.

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Advantages of 12-Bit Oscilloscope 12-bit oscilloscopes are a type of digital oscilloscope that offers higher resolution than their 8-bit counterparts. In a 12-bit oscilloscope, each sample is represented using 12 bits of data, which allows for finer voltage resolution and more accurate measurement of signals. This can be especially useful when working with low-level or small amplitude signals, as the increased bit depth provides better measurement precision.

Higher-resolution oscilloscopes, such as 12-bit models, can be valuable for applications that require detailed signal analysis, including audio, RF, and power electronics testing. They can capture and

display signals with greater clarity and accuracy, making them a preferred choice for certain tasks.

Keep in mind that as technology evolves, oscilloscope specifications and features may change, so it’s a good idea to check with specific manufacturers and their product lines to find the latest 12-bit oscilloscope models available on the market.

Choosing a 12-bit oscilloscope over an 8-bit oscilloscope can offer several advantages in specific situations where high precision and greater signal detail are necessary. Here are some of the key advantages of a 12-bit oscilloscope compared to an 8-bit oscilloscope:

1. Higher Resolution: The primary advantage of a 12bit oscilloscope is its higher vertical resolution. It can represent voltage levels with 4,096 discrete values (2^12), compared to 256 values (2^8) in an 8-bit oscilloscope. This finer resolution allows you to measure and display voltage levels with greater precision.

2. Better Measurement Accuracy: With its higher resolution, a 12-bit oscilloscope provides better measurement accuracy, especially when dealing with low-level signals. This is crucial in applications where precise voltage measurements are essential.

3. Improved Dynamic Range: A 12-bit oscilloscope typically offers a wider dynamic range compared to an 8-bit oscilloscope. It can accurately measure both high-amplitude and low-amplitude

signals within the same measurement.

This is important when working with a broad range of signal amplitudes.

4. Enhanced Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): The higher bit depth of a 12-bit oscilloscope results in a better signalto-noise ratio (SNR). This means it can capture and display weak signals with less noise interference, making it ideal for applications that involve detecting lowlevel signals or analyzing signals in noisy environments.

5. Greater Precision in Waveform Analysis: A 12-bit oscilloscope is well-suited for detailed waveform analysis, such as accurate voltage measurements, signal shape analysis, and signal integrity testing. This precision is valuable in various fields, including electronics, telecommunications, and research.

6. Reduced Quantization Error: With more bits of resolution, a 12-bit oscilloscope minimizes quantization error, which can be significant in 8-bit oscilloscopes. Quantization error is the discrepancy between the actual analog signal and its digitized representation, and lower error levels lead to more accurate measurements.

7. Increased Flexibility for Advanced Applications: In applications where precise measurements are crucial, such as power electronics, RF engineering, audio analysis, and research, a 12-bit oscilloscope provides the flexibility and accuracy required for complex and demanding tasks.

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HARTING Celebrates Production Launch in Vietnam New plant inaugurated in Hai Duong

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spelkamp/Hai Duong, 3 November 2023 --- To date, the family-owned company has opened 44 national subsidiaries and 14 production plants around the world.

Now, another location is being added: with immediate effect, connectors, and pre-assembled solutions will also

Group. As of now, a well-trained core team will have connector production up and running on the over 2,500 square meter factory premises.

“It is important to us that we also ensure our high-quality standards here in Vietnam,” as Andreas Conrad,

Philip Harting, the CEO of the Technology Group, was on location in person to open the new production plant.

“With our newly acquired site in Vietnam, we are creating an important building

be manufactured to the accustomed HARTING quality standards in Hai Duong, Vietnam.

member of the board of the HARTING Technology Group, stated. “With our globally standardized processes and production facilities, we are guaranteeing our customers the HARTING quality they are accustomed to - around the globe.

Whether in Germany, Romania, Mexico, or now also in Vietnam - our customers

block in the growth region of Southeast Asia. Here in Hai Duong, we are close to our customers and produce directly onsite. We are reducing the delivery routes to a minimum and will record significant CO2 savings in this way. Together with the management team, we have already set the course for further expansion.”

HARTING has now set up a new production site in Vietnam. China’s neighbor is a strategically important location in Asia for the Technology

The ceremony was concluded with the official cutting of the ribbon.

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can rely on HARTING being at hand worldwide”

Opening of the new HARTING production plant in Vietnam by: Marcus Göttig, General Manager HARTING Vietnam Manufacturing and Zhuhai Manufacturing, Alexandra Westwood, Attachée for Economy and Development Cooperation of the German Embassy Hanoi, CEO Philip Harting, Nguyễn Thị Thúy Hằng, Vice Chairman of the Management board of Hai Duong Industrial Zone, and Andreas Conrad, HARTING member of the board for Operations (from left to right).

About HARTING:

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The HARTING Technology Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial connection technology. Spread around the entire globe, HARTING has some 6,500 employees working at 44 sales and distribution companies, 15 production plants, and six R&D locations. HARTING connectivity solutions are deployed in numerous branches of industry for the transmission of “data, signals, and power”. Areas of application include transportation, electro-mobility, renewable energy generation, automation, and mechanical and plant engineering. As a family-owned company, HARTING generated a turnover of EUR 1,059 million in 2021/22.

HARTING Singapore Pte Ltd 3A International Business Park ICON@IBP, Tower A #07-02 Singapore 609935

HARTING Singapore was set up in March 1998. In addition to the headquarters and warehouse in Singapore, HARTING operates in Malaysia and has business partners in Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. HARTING’s commitment to do business in SE Asia remains strong.

The well-known, customer-facing HARTING brand remains unchanged and steadfast in SE Asia and provides professional and customized service to our esteemed customers.

HARTING holds extensive and in-depth competence in the fields of electrical, electronic and optical connections, transmission and network technology. HARTING Singapore draws on the group’s strengths to develop customized solutions and products for energy and data transmission and networking, mechanical engineering, rail technology, wind energy, factory automation and the telecommunications sectors.

Telephone: +65 6225 5285 Fax:+65 6225 9947 Ms. Belynda Ho Assistant Marketing Communication Manager, Asia belynda.ho@HARTING.com More information at: https://www. harting.com/SG/en-gb/opening-hartingvietnam-factory LinkedIn

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Quick, Easy, and Precise igus Robots Used in Laser Vending Machines Multi-axis articulated robots from igus, the plastics specialist from Cologne, can be used individually and flexibly - for simple pick-andplace applications, quality checks, or loading processes on a linear axis, positioned horizontally or vertically. At Technik & Design Erler in Tyrol, the low-cost robolink DP robot helps inscribe souvenirs individually, putting a smile on customers’ faces.

Technik & Design Erler, based in Waldeben am Weerberg in Austrian Tyrol, was founded in 2013 by Daniel Erler. At the time, he was just completing his master’s examination in mechatronics for machine and production technology and was also employed by a renowned Tyrolean glass company. The young entrepreneur’s goal was to build his laser machines and, as a service provider, offer laser finishing, engraving, and customization of items made of natural materials, such as slate, wood, and leather. “In October 2015, I became completely self-employed and turned my passion - developing and building machines - into my profession,” says Erler. As luck would have it, a new business idea emerged at a customer event in the autumn of 2019. “A business partner had booked my mobile laser engraving machine to engrave customized party presents. It was so well-received by

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All the Technik & Design Erler laser vending machine needs is an installation space of around one square meter and a 230-volt power supply. (Source: igus GmbH)

the host and guests that it gave rise to the idea of building a laser vending machine,” Erler continues. When he got home, he contacted his friend, Alexander Merth, owner of Lextronic, who specialized

in applications in the field of robotics, control and regulation technology as well as mechanical engineering, to talk to him about the idea and ultimately implement the project together.

From idea to laser vending machine The goal was to design a vending machine that customers can operate themselves to engrave a wide variety of souvenirs (keyrings, pens, etc.) completely automatically. The two friends then created a specification sheet and started looking for components. “I was enthusiastic about this idea right from the start and was looking forward to working with Daniel. The mechanics, including the sequence control system, was certainly one of the most challenging areas in this project, so we wanted to play it safe here and decided to use an igus robolink robot,” says Merth. Philipp Farthofer, Technical Sales Consultant at igus Austria, adds, “Space was limited, so the robot had to swivel overhead. That’s why we used the robolink DP articulated-arm robot, which can carry out such applications easily and cost-effectively.”

The robolink RL-DP-5 multi-axis articulated robot

The robot has five degrees of freedom. The standard color is black, but individual colors can be selected. (Source: igus GmbH)

The robolink DP articulated arm robot has five degrees of freedom and a reach of up to 790 millimeters. It can be customized and used flexibly for applications with precision requirements of 0.5 millimeters with a load of up to

three kilograms. The free, no-license igus Robot Control software is integrated into the control system, so it uses a uniform operating concept. This reduces project planning effort and facilitates commissioning. “The robot’s software is

very simple and user-friendly, and all the robot arm’s movements can be simulated on the computer in advance, which made things a lot easier for us,” says Erler. The robolink robotic components consist largely of our tribologically optimized plastics (that is, high-performance igus plastics optimized for friction and wear) and significantly reduce costs. They also ensure a long service life and require no maintenance.

Automated key chain customization

The vending machine is controlled via a touch display, on which the customer can also specify the text and position of the engraving. (Source: igus GmbH)

Technik & Design Erler’s laser vending machine requires only a 230-volt power connection and one square meter of installation surface. The vending machine is controlled via a touch display, on which the customer can also specify the text and position of the engraving. After payment with a card or coin, the machine starts.

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From left to right: Philipp Farthofer, Technical Sales Consultant at igus Austria; Daniel Erler, CEO and Owner of Technik & Design Erler, and Alexander Merth, Owner of Lextronic (Source: igus GmbH)

keyring to be engraved from a storage depot. A sensor ensures that it is aligned so that the hole for the strap is in the right place. Then the robot lifts the keyring so that it is under the laser head. The customer’s engraving is lasered onto the front, and it is possible to have a logo or image engraved on the back. The robot then transports the keyring to a protected compartment from which the customer can remove it, including the strap, much like the procedure in a vending machine.

“I’m always impressed by the exciting applications our multi-axis articulated robots allow,” says Farthofer from Technik & Design Erler. igus plain bearings and double joints are also used Besides the robot, plain bearings made of iglidur G, the all-rounder igus material, and igubal double joints are used in Technik & Design Erler laser machines for

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“A four- or five-axis variant of the new robolink generation is available. igus Robot Control allows simple, intuitive robot programming and control and thus easy entry into automation.”

Philipp Farthofer, Technical Sales Consultant at igus Austria “We are excited about the igus robot. It’s easy to program, handles all the functions we need, and has a very attractive design. Not to mention the reasonable price.”

-Daniel Erler, CEO and Owner of Technik & Design Erler

chip output and motors. The advantages include not only quick and easy assembly, but above all freedom from lubrication and therefore from maintenance thanks to the tribologically optimised plastic, from which most of the robotic components are made. “We are excited about the igus

robot. It’s easy to program, handles all the functions we need, and has a very attractive design. Not to mention the reasonable price. Any other robot would have cost us at least three times as much,” says Daniel Erler.

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Phoenix Contact Marks a Century of Innovation and Success, Hosts 100th Year Celebratory Event in Singapore

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hoenix Contact, a leading provider of electrical engineering and automation solutions, marked a significant

milestone in its illustrious history with a grand celebratory dinner to commemorate its 100th anniversary.

The event, held on October 16, 2023, at Paulaner Brauhaus Singapore, brought together key stakeholders and valued customers in a jubilant celebration of a century of unwavering commitment to excellence.

A Night of Excellence The celebration was graced by distinguished guests, including Dr. Teo-Koh Sock Miang, President of the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC), and esteemed leaders from Phoenix Contact, including the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Torsten Janwlecke, alongside the company’s shareholders, Ms. Christine Eisert and Ms. Barbara von Braunbehrens. Their presence alongside key partners in the

Opening Speech by Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Torsten Janwlecke.

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region added an extra layer of significance to the event, underscoring Phoenix Contact’s deep-rooted commitment to the community and its partners.

Championing Abilities: Partnership with the Singapore National Paralympic Council In a testament to its dedication to making a positive impact within the community, Phoenix Contact Southeast Asia established its partnership with the

Phoenix Contact SEA Management Team (from left to right): Francis Nio (Director, Supply Chain), Chon Thao Ngo (Country Manager, Vietnam), Phasit Kaiyoonrawong (General Manager, Thailand), Sardjono Winata (General Manager, Thailand), Charlie Lim (Vice President, ICE Segment), Anita Heng (Director, DC Segment), Seet Cher Hung (President), Richard Lei (Vice President, Finance & IT), Alex Tai (General Manager, Malaysia), Mark Ong (Director, Corporate Marketing)

SNPC in March 2023. This partnership with the SNPC reflects Phoenix Contact Southeast Asia’s dedication to empowering individuals and promoting inclusivity within the community. It underscores the company’s belief in the transformative power of sports and its ability to inspire and uplift lives.

One of the highlights of this partnership is the “Blaze to 100,000km” campaign, a fitness challenge designed to encourage employees to lead active lives and collectively cover an impressive 100,000 kilometers. This distance mirrors the distance between Phoenix Contact Southeast Asia and its headquarters in Blomberg, Germany. With every kilometer achieved, Phoenix Contact Southeast Asia will donate a sum to the SNPC as a direct support of the dreams and aspirations of these remarkable athletes.

To date, Phoenix Contact Southeast Asia has donated $50,000 to the SNPC and is

The Phoenix Contact Team and Partners.

hopeful about the continuation of this meaningful partnership.

As the evening progressed, Mr. Torsten Janwlecke, COO of Phoenix Contact, took the stage to express his gratitude

towards the employees and partners who have been instrumental in the company’s success over the past century. “We have been here in Southeast Asia now, for 25 years, a quarter of our company’s development. With the support of our Automate Dec-Feb 2024

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employees and partners, the whole region offers a prosperous business opportunity in the years to come,” he remarked.

A Glimpse into the Next Century With a legacy of excellence and a forward-looking approach, Phoenix Contact is poised to continue driving positive change and leaving an indelible mark on the industry for generations to come. Driven by a vision of a sustainable future, Phoenix Contact aims to harness the collective power of its people, partners, and communities to continue pushing boundaries and set new benchmarks in the electrical engineering and automation industry.

“We have placed in our mission, the word “together” as our company’s vision,” remarked Mr. Torsten Janwlecke.

“It signifies that Phoenix Contact as a company, drives our business through collaboration and working together.

With employees, we wish to be good employers and to service our staff so they feel motivated. The same is true for our customers, where we strive to be a reliable and trusted partner to achieve business success but also make a positive impact on the world around us.”

Cheque Presentation by to the Singapore National Paralympic Council (SNPC) (from left to right): Dr. Teo-Koh Sock Miang (President, SNPC), Mr. Seet Cher Hung (President, Phoenix Contact SEA), Ms. Christine Eisert (Shareholder), and Ms. Barbara von Braunbehrens (Shareholder).

Beyond a reflection of the company’s rich history, the centennial celebrations are a resounding declaration of the company’s enduring commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and progress.

For more information about Phoenix Contact and its centennial achievements, please visit phoenixcontact.com/ensg/100-years-of-phoenix-contact

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VIPs from Phoenix Contact Headquarters (from left to right): Mr. Peter Unterschutz and Ms. Christine Eisert (Shareholders), Mr. Torsten Janwlecke (COO), Ms. Barbara von Braunbehrens and Mr. Michael Kruger (Shareholders).

& Co. KG, a global market leader in the field of electrical engineering. With a strong presence in Southeast Asia, the company provides cutting-edge solutions for various industries, in the field of automation, connectivity, and control

technology. With a 25-year legacy of excellence, Phoenix Contact Southeast Asia is committed to shaping a sustainable future through collaborative partnerships, technological innovation, and community engagement.

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The Advantages of Ceramic-Capacitive Pressure Measurement More than 20 years ago, ifm made this measuring principle available to the food industry. Today it is our largest industry in terms of sales. In this ceramiccapacitive pressure measurement, we revised the sealing concept to make the process connection hygienic. We decided on a concept without an elastomer seal.

Instead, we now use maintenance-free seals.

We were and still are fully convinced of its advantages over conventional principles. Especially customers who have always struggled with the weaknesses of metal diaphragm seal technology have been very happy to have a robust, reliable alternative. But even those who have not experienced these problems in their applications are increasingly turning to the ceramic measuring cell. The major plant constructors for the food industry in particular appreciate the reliability and durability of this technology and have made it their first choice.

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The capacitive ceramic measuring cell product families for the food industry and the main advantage

The main advantage of the ceramiccapacitive measuring cell is the main component itself: ceramic. Ceramics is characterized by a high material hardness combined with elasticity, which has a positive effect on robustness and mechanical strength. In the event of pressure peaks or overpressure, the measuring diaphragm reliably makes contact with the ceramic base. The result: high overload protection.

measuring cell stabilizes after about 3 minutes. By analyzing the raw signal from the ceramic, we can quickly detect when the pressure is changing due to temperature alone and can compensate for the deviation within a few milliseconds.

Previously, our sensors only indicated a

defect in general. In the future, there will be a differentiation so that the impact on the product batch can be quickly determined in the event of an incident.

Sensors in Use at the Käserei Wildberg Cheese Dairy

ifm electronic achieved a very high standard with the pressure sensors for the food industry over the past few years, but we will raise the level even more. We will have two major software updates.

One will improve the sensors’ response to temperature shocks, the other is for enhanced safety.

For example, with a process stage where milk is passed through at 10 degrees and the subsequent cleaning involves temperatures of 85 degrees, the metal diaphragm seal adapts very quickly to the rapid temperature change. The ceramic

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The heart of the plant: plate heat exchanger for precise temperature control of the raw milk.

One of our happy customers is Käserei Wildberg Cheese Dairy. “We love cheese.

We need technology for it. This is where ifm helps us with its sensors.” said Roland Rüegg, the Managing Director. They have implemented a PM15 pressure sensor to monitor the pressure conditions in the heat exchanger. When deposits form on the heat exchanger plate, the pressure increases at an otherwise constant flow rate. The sensors measure this pressure increase and transmit the values to the control system, then readjusted accordingly or a maintenance interval is initiated.

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Another important sensor is the G½ thread allows installation even in small pipes from DN25 without an adapter. This enables a hygiene-certified adaptation that is free of any dead space. Deposits are prevented and optimum cleaning during the CIP process is guaranteed. As no diaphragm seal liquid is used, there is no risk of critical fluids being released into the medium.

Customer feedback is always of great importance for ifm. Our slogan “Close to you!” is not just an empty phrase. We want to develop products that are precisely

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L-R Dr Maksim Sonnykh, Head of Factory Automation of Bosch Rexroth Malaysia; Michel Gunawan, President and CEO, Bosch Rexroth ASEAN and Oceania; Darren Chan Chon Hoe, CEO of Bosch Rexroth Malaysia

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Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923 and contributed sales of around RM 583 million, share with us a little bit about Bosch’s background.

Bosch has been in Malaysia more than 100 years and divided in different business units, focusing on the industry automation. We have four factories and each belong to another division. These factories are brought in as a symbol of the occupation supply. In the future, we will have a big project coming with semiconductors in factory, which will be a chain factory with semicon production, and it’ll be ramping up for the upcoming 10 years.

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Share a little bit on ctrlx AUTOMATION and how does it debunk the current misconceptions of automation?

The systems trying to lock the user or the machine builder inside of this ecosystem.

We strongly believe that the automation concepts and the automation demand is rising. That’s why we open our platform for procreation. We provide the first step and assist you. The misconception here is the topic of really having less investment and efforts. It requires less high engineering

Bosch Rexroth launched ctrlX AUTOMATION at the 27th International Machine Tools, Metal Working & Automation Technology (AUTOMEX) Exhibition. L-R Darren Chan Chon Hoe, CEO of Bosch Rexroth Malaysia; Ahmad Khairi, Head of Didactics of Bosch Rexroth Malaysia; Dr Maksim Sonnykh, Head of Factory Automation of Bosch Rexroth Malaysia; Michel Gunawan, President and CEO, Bosch Rexroth ASEAN and Oceania

efforts. It is in fact easy programming,

if the process required a lot of parts of

flexible and easy to use. That’s the advantage of ctrlx AUTOMATION. As control is not difficult to adopt and very modular. Whatever features that information process, designing will take less time because it is simple. At the end of the day, if you do a very simple automation system, you have to scale it up.

metal, motion, and running systems. The cost may be pretty high, but in parallel, they are also single applications, which could become a very good starting point to run business. For example, machine data collection. Is it related to illustrate?

Definitely yes. Right now, as the majority of the factories, machines are not really interconnected and interlinked.

The control, which will collect the data, reprocess the data, and provide straightforward and simple visualization of the data on the production level. We’ll be able to talk in the production language and it will bring the value. This is where I don’t see any big investments required for the hardware. Our small devices capable to do that doesn’t require a lot of investments. Of course it’s not comparable with a cutting machine and bigger product line solution. So that’s one of the points.

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What’s your take on the narrative that automation requires high investment? Will it affect the industry players that try to dive into IR4.0?

It definitely depends on the process

Thanks to this model modularity, we have a big advantage, which you can start small. and You can scale it later on along the way. The key is just to start small. Your investment does not need to be high at the beginning.

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What are the growing automation demands currently? Could you share with us and what’s your view on this?

All of the industries are adamant in flexible automation. It is basically to fit the concept, which means that we are able to produce one piece lot with the mass production. It requires flexible lines automation, and I think there is a demand on that solutions in the market.

A lot of the current automation is happening in the past traditionally, and the trend is moving to software. However, we can see in control that we are using a lot of software on how to integrate into this technology.

I will like to add that machines are getting more and more connected.

Getting the data will be crucial as we need to understand where’s data come from and what can we do with the data. ctrlx AUTOMATION is one of the answer as we’re getting more transparency.

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Share with us on Bosch Rexroth’ future projects and aims, say in the next 5 years?

I think the two topics that are very close to Bosch Rexroth is digitalization and sustainably. These are the two topics that we are really looking forward to the next five years. We are talking about semiconductors, electronics, fast moving consumer goods, medical devices and electrical vehicles.

We are also very much concerned on environment and also the climate. That’s why some plants are also fitted with solar panels for our green energy initiative. We want to make sure that all the things that we implemented is really proven so that we can give back to the industries.

People talk about the future of the factory but what do we mean by that?

All the components that we are trying to produce, we think about how do we design the product and the material that are we using Automation is the answer when utility costs, labour and energy is going up. I’m happy to say that we are part of the story and we want to help the nation and the industry.

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An Interview with WIN SOURCE 1. Established in 1999, WIN SOURCE has been acquiring authentic common-used parts at competitive prices. Share with us about WIN SOURCE’s achievements and goals.

We are honored to be continuously recognized by Source today as a TOP Electronic Component Distributor, one of the TOP 10 in Asia in 2022, and 18th in the TOP 50 Global Electronic Component Distributors in 2023, which reinforces our commitment to providing outstanding supply chain solutions and building trustworthy partnerships with our customers around the world. WIN SOURCE’s goal is to be the preferred partner in electronic component sourcing and supply chain management by providing quality product selection, fast delivery, and excellent customer service, 46

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and to actively promote environmentally friendly business practices based on sustainability and social responsibility.

2. How does WIN SOURCE adhere to the excellent quality of electronic components and how does it differ from other supply and chain management?

WIN SOURCE has always insisted on excellent quality, which is a greater test of the distributor’s expertise and management ability than other supply chain management. WIN SOURCE has unique advantages and characteristics in insisting on the excellent quality of electronic components.

WIN SOURCE strictly selects and establishes long-term partnerships

with reliable electronic component manufacturers and distributors around the world, who have a good reputation and strict quality control standards. By working closely with these suppliers, WIN SOURCE can obtain certified and rigorously screened original components to ensure their quality and reliability.

WIN SOURCE has implemented a strict quality management system. We have a dedicated quality control team that oversees quality standards and processes throughout the supply chain. Through supplier audits and evaluations, product testing, and quality inspections, we can ensure that our products meet high-quality standards before shipment. This stringent quality control helps to minimize the risk of product quality problems and provide

more reliable products to our customers.

WIN SOURCE highly values customer feedback and complaints. We have established an effective customer service system to respond positively to customer needs and problems. WIN SOURCE focuses on working with customers to solve problems and provide satisfactory solutions. We recognize the voice of the customer as an important guide to improving and enhancing the quality of our products.

WIN SOURCE continuously improves the professionalism and quality awareness of our team through employee training and education. Each employee is made aware of the importance of pursuing quality excellence and is given the responsibility to follow best quality practices. This transfer of culture and values enables WIN SOURCE to provide products and services with greater attention to quality details and customer needs.

3. What are the demands in electronic components currently? How does WIN SOURCE cater to this and keep up with the current trends?

As a large global distributor of electronic components, WIN SOURCE pays close attention to the current needs and trends in the electronic components market. We strive to meet the needs of our customers and ensure that we keep up with the latest developments in the industry.

In the current market, we understand the following needs: Innovation and new technologies have always been the focus of the market.

As technology continues to develop and advance, the market demand for new electronic components and innovative technologies continues to grow. This includes new chip designs, high-performance sensors, advanced

communication modules, energy efficiency enhancements, and more. We have established partnerships with a variety of innovative chip manufacturers, sensor technology companies, and others to ensure that we can offer the latest technologies and products. This enables us to meet our customers’ needs for new electronic components and innovative technologies.

In various industry sectors, such as automotive, medical, and industrial, the reliability and quality of electronic components is highly demanded. A stable supply chain, products that meet quality standards, and reliable performance are key, and WIN SOURCE’s focus on reliability and quality requirements consistently comes first. We have established long-term relationships with reliable manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that the electronic components we supply meet high-quality standards.

Through stable supply chain management, we ensure continuity of product supply to meet our customers’ high requirements for reliability and quality.

In addition, we recognize the importance of miniaturization and lightweight in the market. With the popularity of mobile devices and portable electronics, customer demand for miniaturized and lightweight

electronic components is increasing. As a result, we are committed to providing products such as thin displays, miniature sensors, and compact batteries to meet customer needs.

At the same time, the demand for environmentally friendly electronic components and sustainable solutions is increasing against the backdrop of growing global attention to environmental issues. This includes low-power chips, renewable energy technologies, recycling solutions, etc. WIN SOURCE actively promotes the development and supply of environmentally friendly electronic components, including low-power chips and renewable energy technologies. We are committed to providing solutions that meet sustainability standards to fulfill our customers’ needs for environmentally friendly products.

By collaborating with innovative suppliers, stabilizing supply chain management, strengthening R&D and testing capabilities, and focusing on sustainability, WIN SOURCE is committed to meeting our customers’ needs for electronic components and keeping pace with current market trends.

We continually strive to offer competitive products and provide superior solutions to our customers.

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I N T H E H OT S E AT 4. The manufacturing industry experienced significant turmoil in 2022 due to high inflation and hybrid working. As WIN SOURCE specializes in doing business online, how does WIN SOURCE benefit from this?

Unfortunately, our entire broader market environment has experienced turbulence over the past 2022 due to inflation and uncertainty, WIN SOURCE has stood its ground as an experienced company, focusing on its online business to continually reduce costs and increase profitability to continually benefit our customers while also allowing WIN SOURCE to benefit from this turbulence.

Inflation increases costs for traditional manufacturing companies, however WIN SOURCE, as an online business, has less need for physical infrastructure and may be less vulnerable to inflation-driven price increases. In addition, WIN SOURCE’s commitment to a digital strategy has helped us to reduce our overhead costs.

We understand that uncertainties such as epidemics can lead to work interruptions, geographic constraints, and issues involving supply chain disruptions, however, our comprehensive digital system not only supports collaboration internally but also supports our customers to find products quickly and cost-effectively from around the globe through our digital system. In response to changing circumstances, we have adopted the principle of proximity warehousing to bring stock security to our customers across the globe, ensuring business continuity, increasing supply chain resilience, and minimizing disruption caused by turbulence, all of which have not only helped WIN SOURCE to be recognized by our customers across the globe, but have also enabled us to take our service to the next level, with our sales surpassing 3.89% by 2022, and our sales increasing by 4.5% by 2022. In 2022, our sales exceeded $389 million, 48

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and we were recognized by Sourcetaday as the Asia-Pacific region’s Top #2 electronic component distributor, and in 2023, we exceeded $613 million, and we were recognized as the world’s Top #18 electronic component distributor.

5. How do you see the growth and demand for electronic components in Malaysia? What is your view on this?

The electronic components market in Malaysia is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period from 2020 to 2026. Increasing demand for consumer electronics, rising disposable income, and expanding industrial sector are some of the major factors driving

the growth of this market in Malaysia.

Moreover, government initiatives such as the Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) have paved the way for Malaysian manufacturers to export their products globally at a lower cost and time.

Increasing investment by foreign companies to set up manufacturing facilities across the country has also enhanced the growth prospects of the market, COVID-19 pandemic after the business activities of all industries including the automotive industry will be back on track, which requires a large number of electronic components every year from the Malaysian mainland or foreign suppliers such as China and Japan, which also reflects the value of these global electronic components like WIN SOURCE This also demonstrates the value of global electronic component distributors like WIN SOURCE, we can provide a one-stop sourcing platform to shorten the procurement time and provide security of supply for the growth of the market, and at the same time, we have to continuously optimize our level of service, to help optimize the semiconductor supply chain for our customers from all over the world.

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Industry 5.0 about Machines Collaborating with Skilled Workers Instead of Replacing Them

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n Industry 5.0, humans are at the heart of the processes. It’s about finding ways for digital solutions and humans to collaborate effectively. While Industry 4.0 focused on advanced technology and automation, Industry 5.0 emphasizes the role of humans working in conjunction with digital solutions.

By Barath Shankar Subramanian The world is changing faster than ever, and we’re on the brink of a new revolution – Industry 5.0. To understand what this means and how it differs from Industry 4.0, let’s take a trip through the industrial ages.

The first phase kicked things off with mechanization and steam power, transforming agrarian societies into industrial ones. It was a time when the power of steam and machinery

revolutionized manufacturing. Before this, people relied on manual labor and animal power to produce goods. Steam engines changed everything, allowing factories to produce goods at a scale and speed previously unimaginable.

were previously unattainable. This era brought us CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, which could produce complex parts with incredible precision, and it laid the groundwork for the digital transformation that was yet to come.

The second phase was powered by electricity and marked by assembly lines and mass production. Electricity made it possible to power factories more efficiently than ever before. Assembly lines, pioneered by Henry Ford in the early 20th century, allowed products like automobiles to be made with incredible efficiency. This era saw a dramatic increase in the availability of consumer goods.

The next step was integrating computers into manufacturing processes. It was a game-changer, as computers enabled automation and precision that

Industry 5.0 represents a new phase in industrial development were technology and human expertise work together symbiotically. (Image: pixabay)

And then Industry 4.0 was a major leap forward, bringing in the integration of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and artificial intelligence (AI) into industrial processes.

This revolution was marked by machines communicating with each other and with humans in real-time.

Factories became smarter and more efficient, thanks to sensors that could monitor equipment health and provide data for predictive maintenance.

Production lines were optimized using AI algorithms, and supply chains became more responsive and adaptive.

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And now, we find ourselves at the threshold of Industry 5.0. This phase doesn’t discard the technological advances of the past; rather, it builds upon them. It takes transformative technologies like IoT, sensors, automation, and robotics and integrates them with something crucial – humans.

In Industry 5.0, humans are at the heart of the processes. It’s about finding ways for digital solutions and humans to collaborate effectively. While Industry 4.0 focused on advanced technology and automation, Industry 5.0 emphasizes the role of humans working in conjunction with digital solutions.

This shift addresses the critical need for a harmonious integration of technology and the human element. Industry 5.0 recognizes that technology alone isn’t enough to solve all challenges. Humans thus form the center of progress. What Industry 5.0 does is aim to achieve results that surpass what either machines or humans can accomplish in isolation.

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can AI and digital solutions optimize material input? Traditionally, people would manually sort hazardous materials, a risky and labor-intensive task. But in Industry 5.0, we can add an AI layer to visually define particle size distribution, and machines can sort the particles accordingly. Humans initiate the process and provide input, while machines take over the sorting task, especially in situations like coal plants.

Let’s consider an example from one of our portfolio companies, Detect Technologies. They recognized that humans can’t catch safety violations

and potential hazards every time, as the human eye can only perceive so much. Detect Technologies combined the efficiency of digital solutions, like cameras and monitoring algorithms, with real-time scanning for deviations, safety violations, and potentially fatal situations.

These systems trigger alerts for timely interventions, significantly improving workplace safety.

In Industry 5.0, the goal is to achieve results that surpass what either machines or humans can accomplish in isolation. This synergy allows for greater innovation, efficiency, and the ability to

address complex challenges that require both technological prowess and human intuition.

When humans and machines collaborate harmoniously the results can be extraordinary. Machines excel at data-intensive, repetitive tasks that ensure precision and consistency, humans on the other hand contribute the nuanced decision-making and emotional intelligence required in complex situations.

In essence, Industry 5.0 represents a new phase in industrial development were technology and human expertise work together symbiotically. It acknowledges

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that while technology has revolutionized manufacturing, the unique qualities of human intelligence and adaptability remain invaluable and essential in driving progress and achieving new heights in the industry.

When humans and machines collaborate harmoniously, the results can be extraordinary. Machines handle dataintensive, repetitive tasks with precision, while humans provide critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and problemsolving abilities.

So, as we stand at the brink of Industry 5.0, we can see that it’s not about replacing humans with machines. Instead, it’s about

creating an environment where machines and skilled workers can collaborate seamlessly. In this scenario, machines complement human skills, and human expertise enhances the capabilities of the machines.

Barath Shankar Subramanian is Partner at venture capital firm Accel.

The above comments and opinions in the article are the author’s own own and do not necessarily represent Automate Asia Magazine’s view

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Shifting Industry 4.0 Into Higher Gear According to the World Bank, manufacturing is a crucial pillar of the global economy, contributing approximately 17% to the global GDP. Due to its interconnectedness with various industries, the manufacturing sector generates significant economic multiplier effects.

Industry 4.0 is crucial for manufacturers to secure their future and contribute to economic progress. Also known as smart manufacturing, it merges the physical and digital realms by utilising technologies like cloud computing, automation solutions, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) to build interconnected systems.

This gives manufacturers real-time data and advanced analytics, enabling quick, informed decisions and fostering highly efficient and flexible operations.

“Manufacturers in Asia Pacific (Apac) are looking at transforming their business with Industry 4.0 to optimise their operations and reduce costs. But their goal is not about cutting manpower. Instead, the focus is on empowering workers to be more productive as well as increase the efficiency and accuracy of their processes through the use of automation, AI [and other technologies related to Industry 4.0],” Peter Moore, senior vice president and head of enterprise cloud for Asia Pacific and Japan at tech giant SAP tells DigitalEdge.

Still, the adoption of Industry 4.0 varies throughout the region, influenced by factors such as infrastructure, logistics and supply chain systems, digital engineering abilities, talent, technology accessibility, and regulatory backing, says Vivid Gong, director analyst at Gartner.

“Advanced economies like Japan, Korea and Singapore are at the forefront of adoption due to their developed infrastructure, strong manufacturing sectors, and government initiatives.

They’re already implementing technologies like IoT, AI and robotics in their manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam are still making progress in smart manufacturing,” he adds.

Legacy systems running silos also prevent manufacturers from accelerating their Industry 4.0 journey. “Many Apac manufacturers still rely on legacy onpremises applications. While modernising

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these systems is imperative, part of that is also about removing silos. Disconnected ecosystems — such as fragmented tools, applications, and data — hinder a manufacturer’s ability to focus on strategic initiatives as more time is spent on maintenance instead of innovation,” says David Irecki, director of solutions consulting for Asia Pacific and Japan at Boomi, a cloud-based integration platform as a service (iPaaS) provider.

He continues: “Factories [will also] deploy more production machines, wireless connectivity, and sensors to oversee production lines and execute decisions autonomously [in the future]. So, ensuring these systems can converse with each other will be key to efficient output… [and for better] inventory management, delivery tracking transparency and coordination.”

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and prescriptive abilities to optimise production.

Cloud computing is fundamental in enabling manufacturers to accelerate their Industry 4.0 journey. Moore explains: “Cloud adoption in Apac’s manufacturing industry is now further forward than years ago. So, manufacturers can use advanced technologies like AI and IoT to create digital twins (which are virtual replicas of a physical object or system to simulate and measure a process) and connected warehouses that can help automate the factory floor, refine manufacturing processes, better manage energy consumption to reduce carbon emissions and more.”

Although manufacturing companies globally see the need to invest in Industry 4.0 to improve their supply chain resiliency, two-thirds are stuck at the piloting stage, according to a 2023 SAPcommissioned global supply chain survey.

To help manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0 at scale, SAP offers solutions that can transform end-to-end operations — from the core systems, back-office IT, supply chain and front office for customer engagement. The solution portfolio consists of SAP S/4HANA as the business backbone, integrated with the SAP Business Technology Platform, with cloud business applications that extend the core with innovative Industry 4.0 scenarios and connectivity to devices in the factory.

For example, Smart Press Shop, a collaboration between Porsche and Schuler, employs the SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud solution and the SAP S/4HANA Cloud software to automate tool setup when new orders for automotive body parts are in line for production. This quick product line configuration without manual interference enables Smart Press Shop to produce small component batches more efficiently than traditional plants.

discrete manufacturing, these products can share usage information through built-in sensors, providing real-time data on performance. By monitoring products during use, manufacturers can adopt a new business model to own and maintain the asset with service agreements and charge customers based on usage, uptime or other measurable metrics.

As for intelligent factories, SAP enables manufacturers to utilise real-time data and AI for autonomous and flexible operations, enhancing efficiency. It also aids manufacturers in establishing uniformity and smart features across their global factories, granting them predictive

Smart factories depend on the high operational performance of their machines and equipment. These intelligent assets are integrated into every process and undergo dynamic maintenance. They can implement predictive maintenance strategies using IoT sensor data, predictive analytics, simulation, and machine learning. This automatically triggers timely maintenance suggestions, reducing the risk of unnecessary downtime and ensuring a robust supply chain.

Moreover, empowering employees with the right tools and timely, accurate information is crucial to ensure effective task performance. By integrating corporate data with live sensor data (such

We’re helping manufacturing customers in four key areas, namely enabling intelligent products, intelligent factories and logistics, intelligent assets and empowering people.

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How generative AI can help A robust IT foundation facilitates the adoption of new technologies, such as generative AI, for Apac manufacturers.

Gong suggests that manufacturing companies can utilise generative AI to enhance operational efficiency by leveraging it for: as usage data from assets) for machine learning analysis, operators can minimise delays, respond faster and swiftly identify root causes.

The need for integration Data must be highly available, accurate and actionable for Industry 4.0 to deliver value. “However, organisations often have a myriad of random connectors and a variety of applications that lead to a complex and bloated tech stack.

Businesses, therefore, need to frame and prioritise digital objectives, or they will struggle to create valuable, frictionless experiences for stakeholders. Many Apac manufacturers also have blind spots when it comes to data, which hinders their ability to identify what they are integrating and if it is, in fact, the right data,” says Irecki.

Manufacturers can overcome those challenges by using an integration platform to bridge those disparate systems and give manufacturers real-time visibility and transparency into their operations.

This can be beneficial in many ways, including spotting production errors and promptly informing suppliers.

An integration platform, Irecki adds, enables automation to result in increased productivity, too. “Organisations may integrate their back-office systems with

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the supply chain, enabling seamless invoice order processing interconnected with sensors and IoT devices. Moreover, bringing together disparate systems will make data more accessible. This, in turn, enables democratisation of integration and process automation, which empowers users to innovate and create value for the business like never before.”

Global eyewear company EssilorLuxottica, for example, implemented Boomi’s iPaaS to transform and speed up order processing significantly. Since the platform enabled EssilorLuxottica to simplify and easily integrate internal applications and customer orders from various channels in real-time, the company increased its operational efficiency by four-fold.

Boomi’s round-the-clock support also

• Product innovation, where generative AI can suggest alternatives to ingredients, raw materials and packing based on user sentiment and aggregating trends and shopping patterns.

• Ensuring operations uptime by leveraging generative AI to continuously diagnose, order parts, complete programmable maintenance, and schedule the recommended service needs for zero unplanned downtime.

• Improved time to market by using generative AI to explore manufacturing-ready outcomes earlier in the development process and design, optimised for cost, materials and manufacturing technique.

David Irecki, director of solutions consulting, Asia Pacific and Japan, Boomi

Tech companies increasingly provide generative AI solutions to aid manufacturers in embracing this trend.

SAP has integrated a generative AI copilot named Joule across its entire cloud enterprise lineup to provide proactive, context-based insights. Employees can ask Joule questions or present issues in everyday language and obtain intelligent responses from pertinent business data across SAP and third-party sources.

the content generated from generative AI is governed and can be trusted. That way, users can confidently rely on that content/ data to make decisions and drive business growth,” says Moore.

Boomi recently introduced Boomi GPT, leveraging generative AI to provide userfriendly, conversational interactions on the company’s platform.

A manufacturer can ask Joule to analyse the company’s sales performance. Joule can pinpoint underperforming regions, link to additional datasets highlighting supply chain problems, and automatically connect to the supply chain system to propose potential solutions for the manufacturer to consider. “[We believe] generative AI can make users more productive. But [we also understand the risks of AI, so we] have guiding principles wherein AI needs to be relevant, reliable and responsible by design. Our global development teams focus on large language models that focus on enterprise resource planning [which our solutions fall under] so that Joule can understand business processes and provide context-aware answers. We also ensure

Boomi GPT could be used to rapidly prototype integrations and automation for the factory floor, even by citizen developers (who may not have coding or technical skills), further democratising innovation and accelerating business outcomes.

Boomi GPT is a component of the Boomi AI suite. It utilises the knowledge derived from the metadata, patterns, and best practices of the 200 million integrations conducted by Boomi’s 20,000 customers to train its AI engine. “Collecting this anonymised data over time allows us to see emergent patterns of how customers use the platform, connect endpoints, and transform their data. This ensures high-quality integrations across various business processes and applications, such as data management, customer experience optimisation, or supply chain processes.

Boomi AI also controls model drift (or the degradation of the model’s performance) through recalibration, as we introduce new features into our data sets and retrain our models based on those particular features.”

He further explains that Boomi’s AI algorithms are trained to prevent biases, follow ethical best practices, and meet regulatory standards. Regarding privacy, Boomi AI does not collect any data passing through customer integrations and data services. “We are only concerned with the anonymised metadata we create about how customers design their workflows, integrations, and automation. Customer privacy is preserved as we do not collect the data flowing through customer pipes.

Instead, we are focusing only on our own rich set of metadata from our data models.

Additionally, customers have control over the placement of their deployed runtime engines, which empowers them to preserve the security of the data they possess,” adds Irecki.

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SPE C I A L I N S I GHT shift towards Industry 4.0. For instance, integrating TeamViewer Frontline, an AR platform, with SAP’s Digital Manufacturing solution allows for handsfree work. Engineers and production line workers will be able to view all relevant information displayed in the workers’ field of view, resulting in fewer errors, less downtime, increased safety, and faster onboarding.

accordingly. This will help employees to be more willing to embrace AR. He also advises manufacturers to ensure the AR solution can integrate seamlessly into existing IT environments.

Over the next five years, manufacturing processes and activities are expected to shift increasingly toward hyper automation to fulfil smart factory initiatives such as autonomous production scheduling and end-to-end order processing.

“[The good news is that] manufacturers in Apac are further along in this journey than in some other regions. Given the importance of the industry to the region, manufacturers are always receptive to innovations like AR/the industrial metaverse to stay competitive and improve operational performance. They can also leapfrog as [they are held back by] fewer legacy IT issues,” says Peter Turner, chief commercial officer of TeamViewer, a connectivity and workplace digitalisation solutions provider.

The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) is among those leveraging TeamViewer Frontline to digitalise its manufacturing processes.

Turner adds: “TeamViewer Frontline will be used in various areas across production automation, such as product inspection, in-factory logistics, facility maintenance, and worker training. This will help Hyundai develop an intelligent manufacturing platform and enhance productivity, accuracy, and worker safety in a smart factory.”

When asked how manufacturers can successfully implement and benefit from AR, Turner first highlights the need to engage employees to implement the technology as early as possible. They should emphasise that AR will augment — instead of replace — the workforce and address concerns around the use of the technology before deploying the technology and redesigning workflows 56

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Gartner’s Gong suggests that manufacturers increasingly consider hyper automation to modernise their production processes, technologies and culture.

Vivid Gong, director analyst, Gartner This is why Gartner forecasts that

When an AR solution is integrated into existing infrastructure, data can be fed directly into the AR-based workflows shown to the worker. This creates a real, holistic digital transformation of several business units simultaneously.

[Additionally,] manufacturers should select an AR software solution that is device agnostic and flexible enough to fit the user and the process.

Peter Turner, chief commercial officer, TeamViewer Moving towards hyper automation

configuration life cycle management will transform 40% of manufacturers by 2026, reducing the customerspecific engineering required to deliver products. “Manufacturers are striving to maximise market coverage and customer engagement with products that take optimal advantage of the R&D investments they make,” says Gong.

He adds that digital design-toproduction simulation will be another growing trend among manufacturers.

“Gartner predicts that by 2025, spending on design-to-production simulation technologies will increase 30% from 2022.

This eliminates iterations of physical prototype testing that can be enormously expensive.

“These are just a few examples of the many trends that will impact the manufacturing industry but will have a significant impact on optimising processes, digitalising products and making the best of limited resources.”

Source: www.theedgesingapore.com

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FPT Software Participates in the AI Alliance with Other Global Tech Giants

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anoi, Vietnam, 6th December 2023 - FPT Software, a global leading IT provider, announced its participation in the AI Alliance, a pivotal initiative formed by leading organizations across industry, startup, academia, research, and government with a shared goal of supporting open innovation and open science in AI. The alliance is expected to advance AI collaboration and foster innovation across all aspects of AI technology, applications, and governance.

The Alliance, co-launched by IBM and Meta in collaboration with Founding Members globally, aims to leverage a critical mass of computing, data, tools, and talent to accelerate open innovation in AI to build and support open technologies across software, models, and tools, which empower students, developers, and scientists to understand and embrace open technologies that create a healthy, open AI ecosystem.

Under this initiative, FPT Software will join a global network of technology leaders committed to accelerating open innovation in AI, ensuring foundational capabilities, and upholding safety, security, and trust in AI applications. This strategic

move is part of FPT Software’s ongoing dedication to responsible and sustainable AI development.

Dr. Phong Nguyen, FPT Software’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, said, “FPT Software is thrilled and honored to join the Alliance, where we believe that openness and transparency are key to ensuring the safe and responsible deployment of AI. Committed to this vision, we aim to work closely with various stakeholders to enhance open-science AI, ultimately bringing significant social benefits to the industry.” ​​ FPT Software considers AI a spearhead to both Vietnam and the global digital transformation movement. The company has been focusing on enhancing this capability comprehensively in terms of workforce, research and development, facilities, and partnerships. It recently partnered with AITOMATIC, also a founding member of the AI Alliance, to champion the OpenSSA (Open-source Small Specialist Agents) technology.

This collaboration focuses on creating customized AI agents for industrial applications, addressing intricate challenges across various industries, and expediting open innovation in AI.

This vision is also supported by its parent company, FPT Corporation, recent collaborations with key AI partners, including Landing AI and Mila. In Vietnam, the corporation has established the country’s first and largest AI Research Hub, with an investment of over 85 million USD, serving as a comprehensive research, development, and learning facility for 20,000 tech personnel.

About FPT Software FPT Software, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, is a global technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam, with $803 million in revenue (2022) and over 28,000 employees in 28 countries. The company champions complex business opportunities and challenges with its world-class services in Advanced Analytics, AI, Digital Platforms, Cloud, Hyperautomation, IoT, Low-code, and so on. It has partnered with over 1,000+ clients worldwide, 91 of which are Fortune Global 500 companies in Aviation, Automotive, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Utilities, and more. For more information, please visit https://fptsoftware.com/

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