Shedding Light on Quality

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Glow-AI, a leader in AI-driven visual quality inspection technology, is proud to contribute to Malaysia's ambitious digital transformation goals outlined in the country's Budget 2025. The government’s forward-thinking allocation of RM421 billion for economic growth and technological development includes a significant focus on artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a regional leader in innovation.

The 2025 Budget emphasizes AI as a critical component of the nation's digital strategy, aiming to enhance productivity, foster sustainable growth, and attract foreign investments. With this strategic focus, Malaysia has already seen substantial global investments, including a remarkable US$16.9 billion from prominent technology giants such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google, and Oracle. These investments are expected to fuel the development of AI infrastructure, create high-value jobs, and boost the country's competitiveness in the global digital economy.

Glow-AI is honored to support Malaysia's vision of becoming a leading digital hub in the ASEAN region. As part of its commitment to this digital transformation, Glow-AI will leverage its cutting-edge AI solutions to collaborate with local stakeholders, businesses, and government agencies. Through these partnerships, Glow-AI aims to develop and deploy innovative applications that address key challenges across various sectors, from manufacturing and agriculture to healthcare and logistics.

“We are deeply excited to be a part of Malaysia’s transformative journey towards becoming a digital powerhouse in Southeast Asia,” said Blaine Bateman, Chief AI Officer of Glow-AI. “By integrating our advanced AI technologies into key industries, we aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ultimately improve the competitiveness of Malaysian businesses in the global market.”

With a growing demand for AI-driven solutions across industries, Glow-AI recognizes the immense potential for collaboration with Malaysia’s government, private sector, and academic institutions. The company is committed to playing a pivotal role in developing talent, enhancing digital infrastructure, and contributing to the country's goals of sustainable economic development and digital inclusion.

Glow-AI’s participation in Malaysia’s digital transformation aligns perfectly with the government’s focus on developing AI capabilities, fostering local talent, and promoting innovation. Through this collaboration, Glow-AI aims to empower businesses and industries with the tools needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

About Glow-AI Inc.: Glow-AI is a pioneering technology company focused on developing AI solutions that revolutionize industry standards for visual quality inspection, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

We are honored to announce that Wei Siong Tan, CEO of Glow-AI, was recently featured by TalentCorp Malaysia, a Malaysian government agency dedicated to driving Malaysia’s talent development and economic growth. This feature, highlighted across TalentCorp’s platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X, reflects Glow-AI’s commitment to advancing AI technology in Southeast Asia.

During his recent visit to Malaysia, Wei Siong shared insights on AI’s evolving role and the unique opportunities that Malaysia offers as a hub for AI and innovation. This recognition underscores our dedication to supporting Malaysia’s growth as a regional leader in AI, contributing to local talent development, and fostering meaningful collaborations.

We look forward to continuing our journey in Malaysia and collaborating with key stakeholders to drive innovation and excellence in AI.

About Glow-AI Inc.: Glow-AI is a pioneering technology company focused on developing AI solutions that revolutionize industry standards for visual quality inspection, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

The transition from tertiary education to the workforce can be a challenging journey, especially in the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As AI technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application becomes more apparent. Graduates must navigate this evolving landscape while developing the practical skills that are crucial for success in the industry.

At Glow-AI, we specialize in delivering real-world AI solutions that solve complex problems across various industries. Our experience in developing and applying cutting-edge AI technology has given us a deep understanding of the critical skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced environment. This expertise drives our commitment to helping students bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.

University Science Malaysia (USM) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) are two potential candidates for collaboration, and we see immense value in fostering connections with institutions that share our passion for nurturing AI talent. By working with such academic organizations, we can create opportunities for students to engage with real-world AI applications, gaining hands-on experience that will make them more adaptable and capable in the workforce.

Such collaborations bring mutual benefits—students will gain exposure to industry-standard tools and methodologies, while we, as an industry leader, will gain access to fresh ideas, perspectives, and a pipeline of skilled professionals ready to contribute to the continued growth of AI technology. Together, we can ensure that Malaysia remains at the forefront of AI innovation, with a workforce that is well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

About Glow-AI Inc.: Glow-AI is a pioneering technology company focused on developing AI solutions that revolutionize industry standards for visual quality inspection, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

Glow-AI, a leading innovator in AI-powered visual quality inspection solutions, is actively exploring expansion opportunities in Southeast Asia. Founders Blaine Bateman, Chief AI Officer, and Wei Siong Tan, Chief Executive Officer, embarked on a comprehensive due diligence tour across key markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, to assess potential new bases for Glow-AI's next phase of growth. The focus of this exploration was to evaluate local government incentives, market opportunities, and the availability of local talent.

The visit to Malaysia and Thailand included discussions with key organizations, local government agencies, and technology partners, exploring collaboration opportunities and assessing the infrastructure for AI-driven industries. During the visit, they also met with key industrial players in the semiconductor, automotive component supplier, EMS companies, and RF sectors, as well as local universities. In addition, the team explored the agriculture sector, specifically focusing on palm oil, to assess how Glow-AI’s AI inspection systems can enhance productivity in this vital industry.

These engagements helped to further assess the talent pool and strengthen Glow-AI’s understanding of how its AI inspection systems can enhance quality and productivity across various industries.

This visit marks an important step in Glow-AI’s decision-making process for selecting its next Southeast Asian base. Glow-AI is positioning itself to capitalize on the rapid growth of AI and automation technologies in the region, carefully weighing market dynamics before making its final decision.

A formal announcement regarding Glow-AI's Southeast Asia expansion strategy, including the selected base of operations, will be made in the coming weeks.

About Glow-AI Inc.: Glow-AI is a pioneering technology company focused on developing AI solutions that revolutionize industry standards for visual quality inspection, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

At the 8th International Conference on Machine Vision and Information Technology (CMVIT 2024), Glow-AI Inc., a leading innovator in AI technology, presented compelling evidence that their AI solution outperforms human capabilities in visual quality inspections. Through a meticulously designed blind test methodology employing objective and clear metrics, Glow-AI's research paper, titled "A Comparative Study between AI-based and Manual Quality Inspection Techniques," delivered by CEO Wei-Siong Tan, highlighted the superior efficiency and accuracy of AI-based methods.

During his presentation, CEO Wei-Siong Tan shared insightful perspectives on the future of visual quality inspection and AI's role in reshaping industry standards:

1. Transformation through AI: "AI has changed everything: Our methods and how we approach visual quality inspection has changed forever. There is no going back."
2. AI Will Replace Humans: "Humans possess inherent limitations in conducting visual quality inspections. Furthermore, the prospect of replacement by AI is welcomed, as performing visual inspections all day is not desirable." 
3. Future Optimism: "I am very optimistic about the future. We expect to see more AI breakthroughs that will further advance the world of Machine Vision. Glow-AI Inc. is already developing some very innovative solutions that I hope to share with everyone very soon."

The paper elaborates on the study's findings, demonstrating the AI-based inspection methods' superiority over manual processes. It points out the high accuracy, repeatability rates, and adaptability of AI solutions, marking a significant advancement in manufacturing efficiency and quality control.

The CMVIT 2024, held at the Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, served as a pivotal platform for discussions on the latest developments in Machine Vision and Information Technology. Organized by the Asia Pacific Institute of Science and Engineering (APISE) and supported by numerous academic and professional bodies, the conference attracted leading researchers and industry experts to share knowledge and foster innovation in the field.

Glow-AI's presentation at CMVIT 2024 not only underscored the company's position at the forefront of AI research but also signaled a transformative shift in how industries approach quality inspection and manufacturing processes.

About Glow-AI Inc.: Glow-AI is a pioneering technology company focused on developing AI solutions that revolutionize industry standards for visual quality inspection, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.