VIA Provides Advanced AI Technology to Formosa Sumco Technology
Summary
The terms of the cooperation between VIA and FST included special attention to improve and upgrade existing infrastructure, with minimal disruption to equipment layout and personnel operating procedures. The system uses a powerful Image Recognition and Intelligent Learning engine, designed with input from camera professionals to create a high-fidelity solution capable of an industry-leading defect detection rate of 99.9% – a major advantage for FST in an increasingly competitive business landscape. Investments in terms of R&D, professional recruitment and the acquisition of next-generation manufacturing equipment mean that FST can improve product quality, while also being able to fulfill customer requirements for high-quality monocrystalline silicon wafers. The project with FST underlines VIA’s commitment to assist business partners to implement advanced AI technologies that elevate operational efficiency and improve existing manufacturing infrastructure. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA’s global network links the high-tech centers of the US, Asia, and Europe, and spans a customer base that includes many of the world’s leading hi-tech, industrial, and transportation companies.