Suresh Venkatarayalu, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Honeywell, shared valuable insights on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing at the 2025 International Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Conference (AISC) in Hanoi. His presentation offered a deep look at how Honeywell is pioneering the integration of AI into manufacturing processes, especially in the semiconductor sector.
AI: The Key to Supply Chain Agility
Over the past two years, Honeywell has recognized the critical need to improve its partnerships with semiconductor suppliers. This was especially urgent following the global pandemic, which disrupted global supply chains. Instead of relying on subjective decisions, Honeywell has transitioned to using AI and data to optimize the supply-demand connection in the semiconductor industry. This new approach allows Honeywell to adapt more quickly to market fluctuations, ensuring a more stable and agile supply.
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Partnering with Tech Giants: Honeywell’s Strategy
Venkatarayalu emphasized the importance of “collaborating” with leading technology companies to quickly access and implement advancements in AI. Honeywell has maintained a long-standing partnership with Microsoft for the past 6-7 years and recently expanded its collaboration with Google to leverage its powerful AI platform. Integrating technologies from these tech giants has accelerated Honeywell’s deployment of AI solutions and the development of more intelligent automation systems for various industries.
The Forge Platform: Real-Time Data Connectivity
A key Honeywell initiative is the Forge platform. This platform enables real-time data connectivity, gathering insights from existing installed systems and providing optimized performance solutions. The combination of AI and semiconductor technology plays a central role in the development of the Forge platform, delivering substantial value to customers and the entire industry.
The Future of Automation: Opportunities and Challenges
Venkatarayalu forecasts a future increasingly automated, from smart buildings and automated factories to independently operating systems. To achieve this, businesses need to effectively leverage data, build digital twin models, and ensure the large-scale deployment of AI technology.
Honeywell is committed to remaining a pioneer in digital transformation and smart industry development. Venkatarayalu highlighted that AI not only automates but also optimizes time, cost, and operational efficiency. Importantly, AI can be further developed and easily implemented to fit existing infrastructure.
The AISC 2025 Conference: A Platform for Collaboration and Development
The 2025 International Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Conference (AISC), featuring industry leaders like Google, IBM, Meta, Intel, TSMC, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, Panasonic, Qorvo, Marvell, showcased Vietnam’s position in the global AI and semiconductor industry. The 3-day program in Hanoi (March 12-14) included workshops, exhibitions, investment and business connections, promising to create many opportunities for collaboration and development in this technology sector.
