Infineon, TESA to create new AI platform

Tie-up will support Thai AI startups

- SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK

Infineon Technologies, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Thai Embedded Systems Association (TESA) to establish a National Secure Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) platform.

This strategic partnership aims to help Thailand make significant strides, shifting its focus from traditional manufacturing to fostering innovation and intellectual property (IP), including AIoT startups.

The global semiconductor market is expected to be worth US$200 billion in 2025, with the compound annual growth rate for the next few years estimated at 11%.

"The global landscape is rapidly moving towards digitalisation, with a surge in demand for semiconductors driven by trends in artificial intelligence [AI] and Internet of Things [IoT] across various sectors, including manufacturing, consumer products, automotive, telecommunications, and even agriculture," CS Chua, president and managing director of Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific, told the Bangkok Post.

Thailand, with its large population and significant agricultural sector, is uniquely positioned to capitalise on these opportunities, he added.

For instance, modern technologies such as drones and AI are being explored for smart farming to address the decreasing human workforce in agriculture.