Smart Enterprise at Infineon

The Smart Enterprise program @ Infineon Singapore was set up to leverage the entire production value network capability and improve our competitiveness in terms of innovation, quality and productivity. In the process of horizontal, vertical and digital integration, innovative solutions are developed to enhance agile delivery performance. Assisted by smart system and devices, employees will need to develop new skills and focus on more value added activities.

End-to-End Real Time Visibility

Horizontal integration brings end-to-end real time visibility and control within the manufacturing supply chain network (dubbed Global Production Network). The network will be expanded step-by-step, initially connecting Singapore site with 4 partner production sites on a single platform.

Automated-Connected-Controlled Manufacturing

Vertical integration will progressively automate, connect and control equipment, material, processes, work flow and manufacturing data management. The first robotics and AGV were recently deployed. Robotics and automation will also be introduced in loading-unloading, and packing. The goal is to eliminate non-value added and error-prone manual tasks such as handling of materials in and out of storage and microscopic visual inspection for defects – processes that are now automated.

Predictive Analytics for optimal performance

Digital integration began with the introduction of paperless manufacturing execution system (MES) and real-time equipment monitoring. Automated scheduling and dispatching system improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) while eliminating manual and repetitive tasks. Recently introduced connected mobile devices push real time notifications to Material Operators and help to eliminate error-prone verbal communication and unnecessary movement on shop-floor. The ultimate goal is a comprehensive information network and control tower with simulations and predictive analytics capabilities to optimize decision making.

People @Smart Factory - Smart manufacturing initiatives have direct impact on job scopes of engineers, technicians and operators. The introduction of new workflow, technology and robotics for example, requires new skillset in trouble-shooting and operating a variety of man-machine interfaces. This lean and fast paced production requires employees to have a fast and agile mindset, technical competence to make the right decisions and an aptitude for continuous learning.