After 25 years in the SEMI industry, Didier is the Head of Manufacturing IT Operations at Micron Technologies, leading a team of around 800 IT professionals supporting 24×7 an ever-growing manufacturing footprint of currently 13 factories across the Front End, Package Assembly and Package Test manufacturing segments, and providing the infrastructure and application eco-system enabling full automation and advanced smart manufacturing capabilities. Ten years ago, one of his major endeavours has been the leadership role of the IT component leading to the concept of the very first Package Assembly “Lights Off” factory in the world. Didier is based in Singapore and prior to that, was based in Shanghai China, Penang Malaysia, California, France, Switzerland & Belgium where he was born.
Session: The Role of AI in Manufacturing: Use Cases from the SEMI industry
There is no question, AI is changing the world. With the advent of advanced technologies and the rise of Industry 5.0, AI has emerged as a transformative force that can revolutionize manufacturing processes. We will examine various aspects of AI implementation in manufacturing, including quality control, data analytics, and human-robot collaboration. As we move into this new era of AI and automation, and although challenges and limitations exist, such as implementation hurdles, workforce adaptation, cybersecurity risks, and ethical considerations, manufacturers must examine the benefits and issues surrounding AI and human connection, and understand how an integrated and modern MES platform can help embrace this transformative technology to enhance productivity, improve operational efficiency, drive innovation, and gain a competitive edge in the dynamic global market.
