Smart Manufacturing for Smart Devices: Pegatron Taps AI, Digital Twins

In the fast-paced field of making the world's tech devices, Pegatron Corp. initially harnessed AI to gain an edge. Now, it's on the cusp of creating digital twins to further streamline its efficiency. Whether or not they're familiar with the name, most people have probably used smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi routers or other products that Taiwan-based Pegatron makes in nearly a dozen factories across seven countries. Last year, it made more than 10 million notebook computers. Andrew Hsiao, associate vice president of Pegatron's software R&D division, is leading the company's move into machine learning and the 3D internet known as the metaverse.