With rapid development in 5G, AIOT, automotive electronics, and other downstream sectors, the entire supply chain is expected to benefit from this consumer market As product demand momentum gradually increases, increasing production efficiency and reducing operational costs become the most important issues In order to meet the needs of customers for various packaging types, Yingwei Technology has been committed to developing highly customized test seats However, a resulting pain point is the inability to mass-produce and fully automate operations with machines some tasks still rely on manual execution In this project, the probe part of the test seat was outsourced in 2021, and under current and future large-scale demands, work hours, costs, supply, and quality are issues Yingwei faces The company achieves a defect detection rate of 9995, which seems high, but with an average inspector able to inspect 10,000 needles per day, there would still be 5 defective needles On a test seat that is only 3 cm wide with approximately 1,000 needles, just one defective needle could potentially lead to faulty testing at the customer end As the current operational mode relies on manual visual inspection, external factors such as fatigue or oversight of personnel, and subjective judgment by inspectors may lead to the outflow of defective products, which necessitates strict quality control of contact components We once sought to utilize optical inspections Rule-based for controlling the quality of appearances, but the metallic material of the contact components leads to light scattering, background noise interference, background scratches, and material issues that could result in misjudgments Therefore, we decided to look for AI technology service providers to solve our detection difficulties Developments of Dedicated AOI Line Scan Equipment To meet the needs for inspecting thousands to tens of thousands of probes within our company's IC test seats, traditional surface imaging and individual needle imaging would be too slow to achieve rapid inspection and labor-saving goals In response, the service provider proposed a trial with an AOI dedicated line scan module solution Utilizing a width of 63mm on the X-axis for reciprocal scanning of all probes on the test seat, the tests allowed for the simultaneous scanning of 8-9 probes, significantly enhancing the future detection efficiency of AOI machines This project will proceed with the aforementioned innovative Proof of Concept POC, focusing on the development of the line scanning equipment and performing imaging, learning, and training on both normal and abnormal probes provided by our company, with initial AI model training aimed at preliminary approval This project's customized line-scan imaging module Ideal future imaging result illustration A Single AI Technology Solution for MeasurementDetection Needs Unified use of AI DL CNN learning methods, instead of the current Rule-based system which necessitates defining each defect individually, to meet the needs for abrasion measurement and appearance defect detection of malfunctionsforeign objects When the same machine uses both measurement and detection technologies, not only does it increase costs, but it also affects the detection speed Hence, the service provider recommends the use of a line scan device for imaging Its resolution is sufficient for AI to simultaneously determine appearance defects and assess the condition of needle tip abrasion, as detailed below Line scan pixel imaging displaying needle tip abrasion conditions This AI detection technology meets both measurement and inspection needs for Yingwei, not only bringing more benefits to future probe testing but also introducing an innovative axis in AI technology Change the method of human inspection, enhance work efficiency and product quality After combining both hardware line scan and software AI model training approaches, we successfully ventured into new AOI detection applications Following the AI implementation POC, including the development and validation of a customized line scan module and an initial AI model, the plan is to officially develop the AOI machine next year and integrate it into the IC test seat production line Future Prospects Probe manufacturers upstream and downstream IC factory users both have needs for the AOI inspection machine upstream can ensure probe quality before leaving the factory, while downstream users can use this machine to regularly inspect the condition of numerous IC test seats in hand Given the future demands, the AOI machine is poised to have a significant positive impact on the IC testing industry in the foreseeable future 「Translated content is generated by ChatGPT and is for reference only Translation date：2024-12-12」

Green energy is the future trend and will surely lead to huge business opportunities in the future Wind power has been one of the green energy sources that have attracted global attention in recent years It will become an important force in my country's renewable energy and help Taiwan's power generation reach the goal of 20 by 2025 to improve Taiwan's energy independence As the number and power of domestic wind turbines wind turbines increases year by year, it is particularly important to ensure that the power storage equipment achieves safe, long-term performance, is not easily attenuated during charging and discharging, and is sustainable, low-carbon and environmentally friendly At the same time, the wind turbine equipment itself Health inspection, maintenance and repair have also become the focus of wind farm operators In order to meet the needs of wind farm customers, the green energy business unit of Hua Mo Industry has launched long-lasting energy storage all-vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte and wind turbine AI predictive operation and maintenance, providing 100 safety, long-term efficiency and reducing customer initial manufacturing costs cost-effective power energy storage equipment, and through AI predictive operation and maintenance services to help customers reduce power generation costs by 10 and save up to 30 in maintenance and warranty costs Hua Molybdenum Industry was established in 1998 The industry started by refining vanadium, molybdenum and rare metal elements and other products, and used them in high-end steel, professional chemicals and specialty chemicals industries, and vanadium is more like a steel-making Vitamins can increase the effectiveness of steelmaking Among them, vanadium and molybdenum related products are one of the company's main projects The company sees that the all-vanadium redox flow battery, which is 100 vanadium-based, will be a very promising mainstream green energy technology in terms of long-term energy storage in the future, and before 2010 The government has actively invited legal entities such as the Industrial Research Institute to conduct research on related component materials in solid-state batteries and all-vanadium batteries In addition, the Ministry of Economic Affairs expects renewable energy to account for 20 of power generation in 2025 and reach 15GW Based on the above Considering this, Hua Molybdenum Industry decided to devote all its efforts to research and invest in the technological development of self-developed all-vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte in 2017, in order to accelerate the compliance rate of renewable energy in 2025 Hua Molybdenum pointed out that "renewable energy power is relatively unstable, and Taiwan itself lacks lithium resources In lithium battery manufacturing, almost 80-90 of battery cells must rely on foreign procurement, and there is a lack of 100 domestic self-sufficient energy storage Resources and technology "Similarly, how does Taiwan overcome the problem of having no natural vanadium resources To this end, Hua Molybdenum Industry uses original technology to use waste catalysts from petrochemical industries such as CNPC refineries or Taishuo petrochemical processes Up to 10 of the vanadium ion content can be used to extract high-value vanadium resources, thereby producing Taiwan's 100 self-made all-vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte without being affected by resources, effectively achieving resource recycling Since 2017, Hua Molybdenum Industrial has successfully created all-vanadium flow electrolyte technology, and has successfully passed product verification by the Industrial Research Institute, the Nuclear Research Institute and many international manufacturers Taiwan’s power storage energy target is to reach 15GW in 2025 Its power distribution includes 500MW in Taipower’s automatic frequency regulation system, 500MW in E-dReg and 500MW in existing or newly built solar power plants For example, electricity consumption is mainly between 4 pm and 10 pm, which is the peak period for people's daily electricity consumption For this reason, the Energy Administration specifically requires Taipower to strengthen the upgrade of energy storage equipment, which has also driven the market's interest in all-vanadium redox flow batteries Energy storage system equipment is in high demand In addition, Taiwan's current total power reserve construction and contribution has not yet reached 100MW, and the gap from the 2025 target of 15GW of power storage is still more than 15 times Using all-vanadium redox flow batteries to successfully create 100 safe, low-carbon, environmentally friendly and long-lasting energy storage system equipment Compared with the short-term power storage of lithium batteries, the biggest advantage of all-vanadium redox flow batteries is that it is globally recognized as a long-term power reserve It can store energy for a long time up to 12 hours, which means that if it is charged for 12 hours, It can release power for 12 hours Compared with the electricity measurement method of general energy storage systems, which is daily electricity consumption power in kilowatts x time in hours, for all-vanadium redox flow batteries, power and hours are different Special design, the power is also called a stack, which is composed of four materials metal, polymer mold, carbon felt and graphite plate, and the power consumption time is calculated based on the amount of electrolyte in cubes Therefore, when the power electric push x the amount of electrolyte the daily electricity consumption of our all-vanadium redox flow battery for energy storage The product features of the all-vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system equipment include four major features safety, long-term performance, not easy to decay during charging and discharging, and sustainable, low-carbon and environmentally friendly The quality of the all-vanadium flow battery is 100 safe Since the electric energy is stored in the vanadium-containing electrolyte, it can avoid any flammable accidents caused by a fully charged energy storage system In terms of battery life, compared to the short battery life of lithium batteries, all-vanadium redox flow batteries can have a battery life of more than 20-25 years through changes in price Regarding the charge and discharge performance of energy storage, unlike lithium batteries which have a certain number of charge and discharge times 5000-600 times, there is no limit to the number of charge and discharge times of all-vanadium redox flow batteries Regarding zero carbon emissions, which is highly valued globally, unlike lithium batteries which have recycling issues, the electrolyte of the all-vanadium redox flow battery can be used permanently The material components of the stack are environmentally friendly and fully recyclable to create a truly sustainable and low-cost Carbon-friendly energy storage system Onshore wind turbine AI prediction smart operation and maintenance allows customers to reduce power generation costs by 10 and save maintenance and warranty costs by up to 30 Hua Molybdenum Industry not only improves the long-term power storage efficiency of renewable energy customers through all-vanadium redox flow battery energy storage system equipment and helps customers reduce initial purchase costs, but also uses AI smart operation and maintenance empirical calculations for offshore and onshore wind turbines Field demonstrations were drawn on Taipower's onshore wind farm, and we actively accumulated our own technical experience and energy in AI predictive operation and maintenance With the support of the AI HUB project of the Industrial Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the cooperation site will focus on the Phase I wind farm of Taipower Corporation and provide smart operation data of wind turbines for more than 6 months for analysis The AI predictive operation and maintenance system for onshore wind turbines uses machine learning The main technology provider comes from ONYX Insight, a subsidiary of British Petroleum BP The company uses AI Hub analysis software technology to analyze the wind turbines faced by Taipower Pain point analysis, including power generation loss of road-based wind turbines and damage prediction of key components of land-based wind turbines such as gearboxes, pitch bearings under abnormal vibration three-dimensional vibration frequency or abnormal temperature, etc output Through this implementation, it can effectively help Taipower reduce power generation costs by 10, increase asset value by 12, and save up to 30 in maintenance and warranty costs In the past three years, ONYX Insight has successfully predicted and operated more than 20,000 offshore or onshore wind turbines around the world, accumulating extremely high AI model accuracy It is believed that the international partnership established with ONYX Insight will effectively guide and accelerate the green energy division of Hua Molybdenum Industry in its goal and layout to become an independent technology service provider for wind turbine AI predictive operation and maintenance Works with partner ONYX insight to provide customers with an AI predictive operation and maintenance system, including wind turbine power generation loss and damage prediction of key wind turbine components Building a solid foundation for domestic wind turbine operation and maintenance, using Taiwan as a base to expand to Southeast Asian wind farms The market output value of offshore wind turbine AI predictive operation and maintenance in Taiwan will exceed NT30 billion in the future, and the energy storage market has an output value of more than 100 billion US dollars globally In the future company vision, Hua Molybdenum Industrial hopes to become An independent technical service provider for vanadium flow battery electrolyte and wind turbine AI predictive operation and maintenance The long-term goal is to establish a local supply chain of vanadium flow battery electrolytes around the world by accumulating abundant technology and performance capital to supply industry needs nearby 「Translated content is generated by ChatGPT and is for reference only Translation date：2024-05-19」

In recent years, global climate change and environmental issues have become increasingly severe, causing major impacts on agricultural production Traditional agriculture heavily relies on weather conditions, facing challenges such as unstable crop quality, plummeting yields, and difficult pest control Particularly in Taiwan, agricultural biotech companies and farmers have suffered continuous losses, creating an urgent need for innovative solutions Meanwhile, Taiwan's plant factory industry faces many challenges high equipment and labor costs, an incomplete industrial chain diminishing international competitiveness, and a lack of cooperation among enterprises, all of which limit industry development Additionally, COVID-19the pandemic has highlighted the importance of remote monitoring and management Traditional manual inspections and data collection methods no longer meet the needs of modern agricultural production These issues collectively underline the urgent need for smart agricultural solutions, driving companies like Taiwan's HaiBoTe to develop innovative projects integrating IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence technologies HaiBoTe Cloud Data Integration and Analysis Platform Facing these challenges, the agricultural sector urgently needs a system that can precisely control growth environments, improve resource efficiency, enable remote monitoring, and facilitate intelligent management Existing plant factory equipment often requires complete replacement, with poor compatibility with older equipment, and sensors and camera systems may require different interfaces, making them inconvenient to use Therefore, there is a need for a flexible solution that can integrate various equipment and technologies, providing real-time monitoring and data analysis, and automatically adjusting environmental parameters based on plant growth conditions This demand exists not only in Taiwan but is also a global trend in the development of smart agriculture By incorporating artificial intelligence, more scientific evaluation standards can be established, optimizing production processes, improving yield and quality, while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact Additionally, such smart solutions can attract more young people to participate in agricultural production, promoting industry upgrading and sustainable development Overall, the demand for smart agricultural solutions stems from the urgent requirements to address climate change, enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve precise management, and this is exactly the problem companies like Taiwan's HaiBoTe are striving to solve Taiwan's plant factory operators are facing a series of severe challenges, which are gradually eroding their competitiveness and survival space Firstly, the high cost of equipment and operations is their biggest burden Each electricity bill feels like a heavy blow, forcing them to balance between ensuring product quality and controlling costs Secondly, the unpredictability brought by climate change has become their nightmare Sudden extreme weather events can destroy their carefully nurtured crops in a short time, causing massive economic losses What's worse, they find themselves increasingly at a disadvantage in international market competition In contrast, large overseas plant factories, with their advanced automation technology and well-organized supply chains, can produce stable-quality agricultural products at lower costs, putting unprecedented pressure on Taiwan's operators On the technical level, they also face numerous challenges Compatibility issues between new and old equipment often put them in a bind, encountering various technical obstacles when trying to integrate different systems Lack of precise data analysis and forecasting capabilities also makes it difficult for them to make production decisions and accurately determine the best growth conditions for each crop Existing monitoring systems provide data that is often disorganized, difficult to interpret and apply Human resource challenges are also severe, with young people generally lacking interest in agricultural work, making it difficult for them to recruit employees with modern agricultural skills Even existing employees often feel exhausted from tedious manual operations and monitoring tasks These problems are intertwined, creating a complex dilemma that leaves plant factory operators confused and anxious They urgently need a comprehensive solution that can enhance factory operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product competitiveness, helping them overcome difficulties and regain their footing in the fierce market competition In facing the various challenges of plant factory operators, Taiwan's HaiBoTe company has demonstrated exceptional technical innovation and a flexible customer-oriented development strategy They deeply understand that the solution must be able to seamlessly integrate existing equipment while providing highly intelligent management functions To this end, HaiBoTe's RD team adopted a modular design approach to develop a system that can be flexibly configuredIoTIoT system The core of this system is a smart control hub that can communicate with various sensors and actuators During development, HaiBoTe worked closely with customers, deeply understanding their specific needs and operational environments They even dispatched engineers onsite to observe the daily operations of the plant factories, ensuring that the developed system actually solves practical problems This in-depth cooperation not only helped HaiBoTe optimize their product design but also established a close relationship with customers, laying the foundation for subsequent continuous improvements HaiBoTe's innovation is not just reflected in hardware design but also in their developed intelligent software system This system integrates advanced machine learning algorithms, capable of precise forecasts and optimal control of plant growth conditions based on large amounts of historical data and real-time monitoring information To help customers overcome technical barriers, HaiBoTe designed an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface, which even non-technical operators can master easily Additionally, they provide comprehensive training and tech support services, ensuring customers can fully utilize all functions of the system When facing challenges, HaiBoTe's technical team can quickly identify problems through remote diagnostics and provide solutions In one incident, during a serious equipment failure emergency faced by a customer, HaiBoTe's engineers guided the customer through system remote access, successfully instructing them on repairs and avoiding potential massive losses This full-range service not only solves customers' immediate difficulties but also strengthens their confidence in intelligent management, driving the entire industry toward more efficient and sustainable development HaiBoTe's developed smart agriculture solution not only brought revolutionary changes to plant factories but also painted an encouraging picture for the future of the entire agricultural industry The excellence of this system is evident in several aspects firstly, it achieves precise control of the plant growth environment, significantly improving crop yield and quality stability Through advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, the system can forecast and adjust optimum growth conditions based on historical data and real-time monitoring information, ensuring each plant grows in the ideal environment Secondly, it significantly reduces energy consumption and operational costs, improving resource efficiency The intelligent management system optimizes water, electricity, and nutrient supply, reducing waste and lowering manpower costs Additionally, the system's modular design and strong compatibility allow it to seamlessly integrate various new and old equipment, providing a flexible solution for gradual upgrades of plant factories Most importantly, the system injects a sense of technology and modernity into agricultural production, helping to attract the younger generation to the field and injecting new vitality into the industry Looking ahead, HaiBoTe's smart agriculture system has broad application prospects and expansion potential In addition to plant factories, this system can also be applied to traditional greenhouse cultivation, urban agriculture, and even home gardening In the field of aquaculture, similar technology can be used to monitor and optimize the breeding environments for fish or shrimp In the food processing industry, similar intelligent monitoring and forecasting systems can be used to optimize production processes and enhance food safety Even in the pharmaceutical industry, this type of precise environmental management system could be applied to drug research and production processes To further promote this system, HaiBoTe could adopt a multifaceted strategy Firstly, they could collaborate with agricultural colleges and research institutions to establish demonstration bases, allowing more people to experience the benefits of smart agriculture firsthand Secondly, they could develop customized solutions tailored to different scales and types of agricultural production, expanding the applicability of their products Furthermore, they could raise awareness and acceptance of smart agriculture within the industry by hosting forums, online seminars, and sharing success stories Lastly, they could explore collaborations with government departments to integrate this system into policies supporting the modernization and sustainable development of agriculture, thereby promoting the widespread adoption of smart agriculture on a larger scale Through these efforts, HaiBoTe not only can expand its market share but also make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of global agriculture, truly realizing the vision of technology empowering agriculture 「Translated content is generated by ChatGPT and is for reference only Translation date：2024-12-09」