AI and automation are redefining the competitive capabilities of manufacturing enterprises.

On the afternoon of May 18, 2026, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dat – Chairman of the Board of ETEK Automation Solutions Joint Stock Company, participated as a speaker at the seminar “AI Applications in Manufacturing & Automation” within the framework of Techmart 2026, organized by the Vietnam Automation Association in collaboration with the Department of Information and Statistics.
 

The event gathered technology experts, manufacturing enterprises, and automation companies to discuss the role of AI in industrial digital transformation and smart factory development in Vietnam.
 

Industrial AI Opens a New Era for Modern Manufacturing

At the seminar, experts emphasized that AI is ushering in an entirely new phase for the manufacturing industry. As global supply chains continue to evolve, businesses are no longer competing through low labor costs, but through data capabilities, computational power, and intelligent automation.
 

According to Mr. Nguyen Quoc Dat:

“In smart factories, the greatest value does not lie in robotic arms, but in the ability to transform data into real-time decisions.”
 

This perspective clearly reflects the development trend of modern manufacturing, where data becomes a strategic asset and AI plays a central role in optimizing operations, improving productivity, and enabling faster decision-making.
 

The Dual Transformation in Manufacturing: Automation – Digitalization – Intelligence

According to ETEK representatives, the manufacturing sector is now entering a stage of “dual transformation,” combining automation and digitalization to move toward intelligent operations.
 

Specifically:

• Automation enables machinery to operate accurately and consistently
• Digitalization connects the entire production process through data
• Intelligence is achieved when AI directly participates in analysis and decision-making

This requires businesses not only to invest in robots or standalone software solutions, but also to build a fully connected technology ecosystem — from equipment, control systems, and data infrastructure to operations — in order to establish a true Smart Factory model.
 

Smart Factories Are Not Just About Robots — They Are About Data-Driven Operations

In the new industrial landscape, real-time data has become the core factor determining manufacturing efficiency. Today’s AI technologies can help enterprises:

• Monitor and optimize production processes
• Analyze operational data in real time
• Predict equipment maintenance needs
• Automate quality control
• Optimize energy consumption
• Improve productivity while reducing operational costs
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Instead of relying solely on traditional operational experience, businesses are gradually transitioning toward data-driven and AI-powered decision-making models to enhance flexibility, minimize risks, and strengthen competitiveness in an increasingly demanding global manufacturing environment.

ETEK Accompanies Enterprises on the Journey of Industrial Digital Transformation

With a strategic focus on automation and digital transformation solutions for industrial manufacturing, ETEK continues to promote the application of AI, data, and smart technologies in enterprise operations.

Through integrated solutions ranging from automation, control systems, and data connectivity to Smart Factory development, ETEK aims to support Vietnamese enterprises in improving competitiveness and adapting to the era of industrial AI.