United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced that its flagship Fab 12A in Tainan, Taiwan, has been selected for the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network. This network comprises sites recognized for leveraging Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to enhance operational productivity, efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing.
Fab 12A is the first semiconductor foundry globally to achieve Lighthouse status, a designation based on effective use of AI, industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and big data analytics. UMC formed a dedicated smart manufacturing division in 2017, with Fab 12A serving as the pilot for digital transformation initiatives.
More than 48 4IR solutions have been integrated into Fab 12A’s operations, resulting in a 57% reduction in design kit delivery time, a 97% increase in product yields, and a 47% rise in workforce efficiency between 2019 and 2023. These improvements significantly enhance customer engagement, quality, and profitability for UMC's specialty semiconductor production.
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