ASE Technology Holding Co. is turning to artificial intelligence that can “smell” to improve operations at its semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
The Taiwanese chip packaging and testing giant has partnered with Ainos Inc. to implement AI-driven odor digitization technology across its plants, according to a company statement. The system analyzes airborne chemical compounds and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to enhance production precision and environmental monitoring.
ASE, which operates 46 fully automated “unmanned factories,” will use Ainos’ patented AI Nose technology to detect minute changes in air quality that could indicate equipment wear, oxidation, or contamination. Originally developed for medical diagnostics, the system will now help identify invisible chemical patterns to optimize manufacturing processes.
The collaboration expands smell digitization technology from healthcare into industrial automation. By converting gases into digital data, the system aims to improve process stability, equipment longevity, and environmental conditions while ensuring compliance with environmental, social, and governance standards.
ASE CEO Tien-Yu Wu said the partnership demonstrates the company’s commitment to AI-driven manufacturing and environmental safety while boosting operational efficiency and sustainability.
