OSRAM OPTO SEMICONDUCTORS
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is embracing digitalization in transforming its manufacturing operations . Director of Digital Manufacturing and Industrialization ( DMI ), Samivel Krishnamoorthy , speaks to Business Chief APAC
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W ith a history of over 110 years and based on more than 40 years of continuous innovation in opto semiconductors , OSRAM has set world leading standards in the fields of illumination , visualization , treatment and sensor technology . Its product portfolio covers mobility , increasing safety and security , creating connections , and enhancing health and wellbeing . Their mission is to improve people ’ s lives in almost all areas .
Commencing production in Malaysia in 1972 as Litronix before officially becoming OSRAM Opto Semiconductors ( OSRAM OS ) in 1999 , the business has focused on transferring essential knowledge , building local talents and producing best-in-class products for the lighting market .
Joining OSRAM OS about 10 years ago , Director of Digital Manufacturing and Industrialization ( DMI ), Samivel Krishnamoorthy has been instrumental in its digitalization journey . “ In 2009 , I joined OSRAM Penang - the first semiconductor wafer fabrication plant ( Fab ) of OSRAM OS outside of Germany . I was tasked to help add-
NOVEMBER 2018