GlobalFoundries Joins World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network for Manufacturing Excellence
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) has achieved a significant milestone as its Singapore 300mm fab has been inducted into the World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) of advanced manufacturers. The recognition highlights GF's successful deployment of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
Since 2020, GF has implemented over 60 smart manufacturing solutions utilizing AI, machine learning, IoT, and advanced analytics. The company is focusing on digital innovation across its global operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, while developing strategic partnerships with academia, solution providers, and government agencies to build a robust digital talent pipeline.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) ha raggiunto una tappa significativa: il suo stabilimento singapore 300 mm è stato inserito nella World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) delle aziende manifatturiere avanzate. Il riconoscimento mette in evidenza la riuscita implementazione delle tecnologie della Quarta Rivoluzione Industriale (4IR) e delle iniziative di trasformazione digitale di GF.
Dal 2020, GF ha implementato più di 60 soluzioni di manifattura smart utilizzando IA, machine learning, IoT e analisi avanzate. L'azienda sta concentrando l'innovazione digitale nelle sue operazioni globali negli Stati Uniti, in Europa e in Asia, mentre sviluppa partenariati strategici con mondo accademico, fornitori di soluzioni e agenzie governative per costruire una robusta pipeline di talenti digitali.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) ha alcanzado un hito significativo al ser incorporada su planta de 300 mm en Singapur a la Red Global de Faro Global del World Economic Forum (GLN) de fabricantes avanzados. El reconocimiento destaca la exitosa implementación de tecnologías de la Cuarta Revolución Industrial (4IR) y las iniciativas de transformación digital de GF.
Desde 2020, GF ha implementado más de 60 soluciones de manufactura inteligente que utilizan IA, aprendizaje automático, IoT y analítica avanzada. La compañía se está enfocando en la innovación digital en sus operaciones globales en EE. UU., Europa y Asia, mientras desarrolla alianzas estratégicas con la academia, proveedores de soluciones y agencias gubernamentales para construir una sólida reserva de talento digital.
GlobalFoundries(나스닥: GFS)는 싱가포르의 300mm 공장이 첨단 제조업체 네트워크인 World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network (GLN)에 가입되며 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이 인정은 GF의 4차 산업혁명(4IR) 기술 및 디지털 전환 이니셔티브의 성공적인 배치를 강조합니다.
2020년 이후 GF는 AI, 기계학습, IoT 및 고급 분석을 활용한 60건이 넘는 스마트 제조 솔루션을 구현해 왔습니다. 이 회사는 미국, 유럽, 아시아의 글로벌 운영에서 디지털 혁신에 집중하는 한편, 학계, 솔루션 공급업체 및 정부 기관과의 전략적 파트너십을 개발해 강력한 디지털 인재 파이프라인을 구축하고 있습니다.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) a franchi une étape importante en ce que son site de 300 mm à Singapour a été intégré au World Economic Forum's Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) des fabricants avancés. La reconnaissance met en évidence le déploiement réussi des technologies de la Quatrième révolution industrielle (4IR) et les initiatives de transformation numérique de GF.
Depuis 2020, GF a mis en œuvre plus de 60 solutions de fabrication intelligente utilisant l'IA, l'apprentissage automatique, l'IoT et l'analytique avancée. L'entreprise concentre l'innovation numérique dans ses opérations mondiales en Amérique, en Europe et en Asie, tout en développant des partenariats stratégiques avec le milieu universitaire, les fournisseurs de solutions et les agences gouvernementales pour bâtir un solide vivier de talents numériques.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, da sein 300-mm-Werk in Singapur in das Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) des World Economic Forum für fortschrittliche Hersteller aufgenommen wurde. Die Anerkennung unterstreicht GF's erfolgreiche Implementierung von Technologien der Vierten Industriellen Revolution (4IR) und Initiativen zur digitalen Transformation.
Seit 2020 hat GF mehr als 60 Smart- Manufacturing-Lösungen implementiert, die KI, maschinelles Lernen, IoT und fortgeschrittene Analytik nutzen. Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich darauf, digitale Innovation über seine globalen Standorte in den USA, Europa und Asien voranzutreiben, während es strategische Partnerschaften mit Hochschulen, Lösungsanbietern und Regierungsbehörden aufbaut, um eine robuste digitale Talent-Pipeline zu schaffen.
GlobalFoundries (ناسداك: GFS) حققت خطوة مهمة حيث أُدرج مصنعها لسعة 300 مم في سنغافورة ضمن شبكة المنارات العالمية التابعة للمنتدى الاقتصادي العالمي (GLN) للمصنِّعين المتقدمين. يبرز هذا التقدير نجاح GF في نشر تقنيات الثورة الصناعية الرابعة (4IR) ومبادرات التحول الرقمي.
منذ 2020، طبّقت GF أكثر من 60 حلاً في التصنيع الذكي باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي والتعلم الآلي وإنترنت الأشياء والتحليلات المتقدمة. تركز الشركة على الابتكار الرقمي عبر عملياتها العالمية في الولايات المتحدة وأوروبا وآسيا، بينما تطور شراكات استراتيجية مع الأكاديميا ومزودي الحلول والجهات الحكومية لبناء خط مواهب رقمي قوي.
GlobalFoundries（纳斯达克：GFS）在其新加坡300毫米晶圆厂被纳入世界经济论坛全球灯塔网络（GLN）这一先进制造商网络，标志着一个重要里程碑。该认可以及GF在第四次工业革命（4IR）技术与数字化转型举措方面的成功部署。
自2020年以来，GF已实施超过60个智能制造解决方案，应用人工智能、机器学习、物联网和高级分析。公司正在美国、欧洲与亚洲推进全球运营的数字创新，同时与学术界、解决方案提供商及政府机构建立战略伙伴关系，打造强大的数字人才储备。
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GlobalFoundries’ Singapore Fab recognized by the World Economic Forum for advancing and scaling Industry 4.0 technologies, harnessing AI and Machine Learning to drive digital transformation across its global operations
SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that the World Economic Forum (WEF) has designated its 300mm fab in Singapore as part of the Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) of advanced manufacturers. This prestigious title recognizes GF’s leadership in deploying and scaling Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to drive enterprise-wide operational transformation.
GF continuously strives to leverage digital capabilities to improve safety, cost, quality, and productivity. By harnessing AI and machine learning, GF is transforming its manufacturing operations and driving smarter, more sustainable production across fabs in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. By deploying over 60 smart manufacturing solutions since 2020 leveraging AI, machine learning, IoT, and advanced analytics, GF has demonstrated significant breakthroughs in cost, quality, and productivity in manufacturing.
In parallel, GF is strengthening the broader ecosystem through strategic partnerships with academia, solution providers, and government agencies. These collaborations are building a robust pipeline of digital talent and enabling the co-development of innovative, future-ready solutions. Meanwhile, GF engineers are upskilling in automated, data-driven environments and transitioning into roles to lead smart manufacturing initiatives and drive innovation.
As part of the GLN, GF will continue to cross-learn and progress our innovation across the ecosystem with other global Lighthouse sites.
“Our digital transformation is instrumental in accelerating GF’s ability to deliver differentiated, essential chips that power AI growth and adoption, while meeting the demands of fast-evolving markets such as mobile, automotive and IoT,” said Niels Anderskouv, president and chief operating officer at GF. “By re-engineering operations through digital innovation, we lead with agility, delivering trusted, high-quality semiconductors with speed and reliability. This strategic evolution unlocks scalable growth and long-term value for our stakeholders.”
“The organizations that will shape the future are those driving holistic transformation today, embedding digital innovation, resilience, sustainability, talent development, and customer centricity into everything they do,” said Kiva Allgood, Managing Director and Head of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum. “Congratulations to the new Lighthouse cohort that demonstrates how forward-thinking companies across industries and segments are putting this vision into action, setting a new global standard for operational excellence and impact.”
“This milestone signifies GF Singapore’s critical role in GF’s global manufacturing footprint, alongside our world-class facilities in the U.S. and Dresden,” said Yew Kong Tan, senior vice president and general manager, APAC Manufacturing and Singapore Site at GF. “At GF’s AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, we are advancing the adoption of Industry 5.0 from 4.0, reshaping our workforce with the latest digital solutions for the current and next-generation talent, and building a robust digital ecosystem to fuel innovation through strategic partnerships. Through continued investment in cutting-edge technologies and people, GF champions Singapore’s leadership in advanced manufacturing, reinforcing its position as a key global semiconductor manufacturing site.”
About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors the world relies on to live, work and connect. We innovate and partner with customers to deliver more power-efficient, high-performance products for the automotive, smart mobile devices, internet of things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With our global manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted and reliable source for customers around the world. Every day, our talented and diverse team delivers results with an unyielding focus on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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