CEO of iMRC

Mailing Address
Institute of Manufacturing Information and Systems &
Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering
National Cheng Kung University
1 University Road
Tainan 701, TAIWAN
R.O.C.
Phone: +886-6-2757575 Ext. 34224
Fax: +886-6-2085334
E-mail: chengft@mail.ncku.edu.tw
Website: http://imrc.ncku.edu.tw/

• A. Industry

• B. Academia

• IEEE RAS-related:

• IEEE non RAS-related:

• Non IEEE:

• IEEE ICRA 1999 Kayamori Best Automation Paper Award, IEEE, 1999
• Outstanding Industry-University Cooperation Award, MoE, Taiwan, 2003
• Distinguished Industry-University Professor Award, NCKU, 2004 (for the 1^st time)
• Outstanding Industry-University Cooperation Award, NSC, Taiwan, 2006
• Convener & Director, Automation Engineering Program, NSC (2006.12-2009.12)
• Outstanding Research Award (Automation Domain), NSC, Taiwan, 2006 {for the 1^st time}
• IEEE Fellow Award, since 2008.01
• Distinguished Industry-University Professor Award, NCKU, 2008 (for the 2^nd time)
• Award on University-Industry Economy Contribution – Individual Award, MoEA, Taiwan, 2008
• Chair Professor, NCKU, Taiwan, since 2009.01
• Outstanding Research Award (Domain of Automation), NSC, Taiwan, 2009 {for the 2^nd time}
• CIAE Fellow Award, CIAE, Taiwan, since 2010.10
• The 17^th TECO Award, TECO Technology Foundation, Taiwan, 2010
• National Invention and Creation Award (Invention Award - Silver Medal), MoEA, Taiwan, 2011
• Award for Outstanding Contributions in Science and Technology, the Executive Yuan, Taiwan, 2011
• National Invention and Creation Award (Invention Award - Gold Medal), MoEA, Taiwan, 2012
• 2013 IEEE Inaba Technical Award for Innovation Leading to Production, IEEE RAS, 2013
• IEEE ICRA 2013 Best Automation Paper Award, IEEE, 2013
• Excellent Teacher Award, NCKU, 2013
• Outstanding Research Award (Domain of Automation), NSC, Taiwan, 2013 {for the 3^rd time}
• Outstanding Research Award of Pan Wen Yuan Foundation, Taiwan, 2014
• K.-T. Li Science and Humanities Chair, NCKU, 2014
• 20^th Outstanding Achievement Award from the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society, Taiwan, 2015
• 2016 Machinery Industry-University Contribution Award of Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), Taiwan, 2016
• 2016 MoST Outstanding Technology Transfer Award, Taiwan, 2016
• IEEE CASE 2017 Best Application Paper Award, IEEE, 2017
• Finalist of ICRA 2018 Best Paper Award in Automation, IEEE, 2018
• National Invention and Creation Award (Invention Award - Silver Medal), MoEA, Taiwan, 2018 {for the 3^rd time}
• 2019 Machinery Industry-University Contribution Award of Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), Taiwan, 2019
• 2022 Chinese Institute of Automation Engineers (CIAE) Award, CIAE, Taiwan, 2022
• 2022 Merit NSTC Research Fellow

Publications

1. F.-T. Cheng et al, Industry 4.1: Intelligent Manufacturing with Zero Defects, ISBN: 9781119739890, Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.A., October 2021.
2. F.-T. Cheng et al, Industry 4.1: Intelligent Manufacturing with Zero Defects (Traditional Chinese Version), ISBN: 9789865635749, Publisher: NCKU Press, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C., January 2023.

1. D. E. Orin, C.-K. Tsai, and F.-T. Cheng, “Dynamic Computer Control of a Robot Leg,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. IE-32, no. 1, pp. 19-25, February 1985.
2. F.-T. Cheng and D. E. Orin, “Efficient Algorithm for Optimal Force Distribution - The Compact-Dual LP Method,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 178-187, April 1990.
3. F.-T. Cheng and D. E. Orin, “Efficient Formulation of the Force Distribution Equations for Simple Closed-Chain Robotic Mechanisms,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics., vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 25-32 Jan./Feb. 1991.
4. F.-T. Cheng and D. E. Orin, “Optimal Force Distribution in Multiple-Chain Robotic Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics., vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 13-24, Jan./Feb. 1991.
5. F.-T. Cheng, T.-H. Chen, and Y.-Y. Sun, “Resolving Manipulator Redundancy under Inequality Constraints,” IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 65-71, February 1994.
6. T.-H. Chen, F.-T. Cheng, Y.-Y. Sun, and M.-H. Hung, “Torque Optimization Schemes for Kinematically Redundant Manipulators,” Journal of Robotic Systems, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 257-269, June 1994.
7. F.-T. Cheng, J.-J. Lee, T.-H. Chen, and F.-C. Kung, “Control and Simulation for a Closed-Chain Dual Redundant Manipulator System,” Journal of Robotic Systems, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 119-133, February 1995.
8. F.-T. Cheng, R.-J. Sheu, and T.-H. Chen, “The Improved Compact QP Method for Resolving Manipulator Redundancy,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, vol. 25, no. 11, pp. 1521-1530, November 1995.
9. G.-W. Lee and F.-T. Cheng, “Robust Control of Manipulators Using the Computed Torque plus H¥ Compensation Method,” IEE Proceedings Part D, Control Theory and Applications, vol. 143, no. 1, pp. 64-72, January 1996.
10. F.-T. Cheng, K.-H. Su, and W.-M. Wang, “Priority Considerations for Multiple Goals of Redundant Manipulators,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 499-513, July 1996.
11. F.-T. Cheng, T.-L. Hour, Y.-Y. Sun, and T.-H. Chen, “Study and Resolution of Singularities for a 6-DOF PUMA Manipulator,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, part B, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 332-343, April 1997.
12. F.-T. Cheng, “An Efficient Method for Obtaining the General Solution for the Force Balance Equations with Hard Point Contacts,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, part B, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 255-260, April 1997.
13. F.-T. Cheng and M.-S. Shih, “Multiple-Goal Priority Considerations of Redundant Manipulators,” ROBOTICA, vol. 15, pp. 675-691, 1997.
14. F.-T. Cheng, J.-S. Chen, and F.-C. Kung, “Study and Resolution of Singularities for a 7-DOF Redundant Manipulator,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 469-480, June 1998.
15. F.-T. Cheng, Y.-D. Lu, and Y.-Y. Sun, “Window-Shaped Obstacle Avoidance for a Redundant Manipulator,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, part B, vol. 28, no. 6, pp. 806-815, Dec. 1998.
16. J.-S. Chen, F.-T. Cheng, K.-T. Yang, F.-C. Kung, and Y.-Y. Sun, “Optimal Force Distribution in Multilegged Vehicles,” ROBOTICA, vol. 17, pp. 159-172, 1999.
17. F.-T. Cheng, E. Shen, J.-Y. Deng, and K. Nguyen, “Development of a System Framework for the Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Execution System：a Distributed Object-Oriented Approach,” International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 12, no. 5, pp.384-402, September/October, 1999.
18. F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Yang, T.-L. Kuo, C. Feng, and M. Jeng, “Modeling and Analysis of Equipment Managers in Manufacturing Execution Systems for Semiconductor Packaging,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B, vol. 30, no. 5, pp. 772-782, October 2000.
19. F.-T. Cheng and M.-T. Lin, “Enhancement of Semiconductor Equipment Communications using a Web-enabled Equipment Driver,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 372-380, November 2001.
20. F.-T. Cheng and C.-Y. Teng, “An Object-Based Controller for Equipment Communications in Semiconductor Manufacturing,” Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 18/5-6, pp. 371-386, October 2002.
21. F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Yang, and E. Huang, “Development of an Educational Supply Chain Information System Using Object Web Technology,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 735-752, November 2002.
22. F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Yang, and C.-Y. Tsai, “Developing a Service Management Scheme for Semiconductor Factory Management Systems,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 26-40, March 2004.
23. F.-T. Cheng, C.-F. Chang, and S.-L. Wu, “Development of Holonic Manufacturing Execution Systems,” Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 253-267, April 2004.
24. F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Yang, and J.-Y. Lin, “Development of Holonic Information Coordination Systems with Failure-Recovery Considerations,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 58-72, July 2004.
25. M.-H. Hung, C.-H. Tsai, F.-T. Cheng, and H.-C. Yang, “Development of An Ethernet-Based Equipment Integration Framework for Factory Automation,” Robotics and Computer-Integration Manufacturing, vol. 20, issue 5, pp. 369-383, October 2004.
26. M.-H. Hung, K.-Y. Chen, R.-W. Ho, and F.-T. Cheng, “Development of an e-Diagnostics/Maintenance Framework for Semiconductor Factories with Security Considerations,” in the Special Issue on Intelligent Maintenance Systems for Int. Journal of Advanced Engineering Informatics, vol. 17, pp. 165-178, October 2004.
27. M.-H. Hung, F.-T. Cheng, H.-L. Lee, and D. E. Orin, “Increasing the Stability Margin of Multilegged Vehicles through Body Sway,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 39-54, January 2005.
28. M.-H. Hung, F.-T. Cheng, and S.-C. Yeh, “Development of a Web-Services-based e-Diagnostics Framework for the Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 122-135, February 2005.
29. Y.-C. Su, M.-H. Hung, F.-T. Cheng, and Y.-T. Chen, “A Processing Quality Prognostics Scheme for Plasma Sputtering in TFT-LCD Manufacturing,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 183-194, May 2006.
30. Y.-C. Su, F.-T. Cheng, M.-H. Hung, and H.-C. Huang, “Intelligent Prognostics System Design and Implementation,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 195-207, May 2006.
31. F.-T. Cheng, Y.-C. Su, and C.-H. Wang, “Development of a Software Tester for Distributed Object-Oriented Systems,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 115-131, January 2007.
32. M.-H. Hung, T.-H. Lin, F.-T. Cheng, and R.-C. Lin, “A Novel Virtual Metrology Scheme for Predicting CVD Thickness in Semiconductor Manufacturing,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 308-316, June 2007.
33. F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Huang, and C.-A. Kao, “Dual-Phase Virtual Metrology Scheme,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 20, no. 4, pp. 566-571, November 2007.
34. F.-T. Cheng, Y.-T. Chen, Y.-C. Su, and D.-L. Zeng, “Evaluating Reliance Level of a Virtual Metrology System,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 92-103, February 2008.
35. M.-H. Hung, T.-L. Wang, F.-Y. Hsu, and F.-T. Cheng, “Development of an Interface C Framework for Semiconductor e-Diagnostics Systems,” Robotics and Computer-Integration Manufacturing, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 370-383, June 2008.
36. F.-T. Cheng, C.-L. Wang, H.-C. Yang, S.-L. Wu, and C.-Y. Lo, “A Study on Application Cluster Service Scheme and Computer Performance Evaluator,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 675-690, June 2008.
37. Y.-C. Su, T.-H. Lin, F.-T. Cheng, and W.-M. Wu, “Accuracy and Real-Time Considerations for Implementing Various Virtual Metrology Algorithms,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 426-434, August 2008.
38. T.-H. Lin, F.-T. Cheng, W.-M. Wu, C.-A. Kao, A.-J. Ye, and F.-C. Chang, “NN-based Key-variable Selection Method for Enhancing Virtual Metrology Accuracy,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 204-211, February 2009.
39. F.-T. Cheng, W.-H. Tsai, T.-L. Wang, J. Y.-C. Chang, and Y.-C. Su, “Advanced e-Manufacturing Model,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 71-84, March 2010.
40. M.-H. Hung, S.-W. Wu, F.-T. Cheng, Y.-Y. Feng, “An Efficient Data Exchange Scheme for Semiconductor Engineering Chain Management System,” Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 26, issue 5, pp. 507-516, October 2010.
41. W.-M. Wu, F.-T. Cheng, T.-H. Lin, D.-L. Zeng, and J.-F. Chen, “Selection Schemes of Dual Virtual-Metrology Outputs for Enhancing Prediction Accuracy,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 311-318, April 2011.
42. F.-T. Cheng, J. Y.-C. Chang, H.-C. Huang, C.-A. Kao, Y.-L. Chen, and J.-L. Peng, “Benefit Model of Virtual Metrology and Integrating AVM into MES,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 261-272, May 2011.
43. Y.-T. Huang and F.-T. Cheng, “Automatic Data Quality Evaluation for the AVM System,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 445-454, August 2011.
44. F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Huang, and C.-A. Kao, “Developing an Automatic Virtual Metrology System,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 9, no. 1, pp.181-188, January 2012.
45. W.-M. Wu, F.-T. Cheng, and F.-W. Kong, “Dynamic-Moving-Window Scheme for Virtual-Metrology Model Refreshing,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 238-246, May 2012.
46. M.-H. Hung, W.-H. Tsai, H.-C. Yang, Y.-J. Kao, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Novel Automatic Virtual Metrology System Architecture for TFT-LCD Industry based on Main Memory Database,” Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 559-568, August 2012.
47. F.-T. Cheng, Y.-L. Chen, and J. Y.-C. Chang, “Engineering Chain: A Novel Semiconductor Engineering Collaboration Model,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 25, no. 3, pp.394-407, August 2012.
48. M.-H. Hung, C.-F. Chen, H.-C. Huang, H.-C. Yang, and F.-T. Cheng, “Development of an AVM System Implementation Framework,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 598-613, November 2012.
49. C.-A. Kao, F.-T. Cheng, W.-M. Wu, F.-W. Kong, and H.-H. Huang, “Run-to-Run Control Utilizing Virtual Metrology with Reliance Index,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 69-81, February 2013.
50. Y.-S. Hsieh, F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Huang, C.-R. Wang, S.-C. Wang, and H.-C. Yang, “VM-based Baseline Predictive Maintenance Scheme,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 132-144, February 2013.
51. F.-T. Cheng and Y.-C. Chiu, “Applying the Automatic Virtual Metrology System to Obtain Tube-to-Tube Control in a PECVD Tool,” IIE Transactions, vol. 45, no. 6, pp. 670-681, June 2013.
52. Y.-T. Huang, F.-T. Cheng, Y.-H. Shih, and Y.-L. Chen, “Advanced ART2 Scheme for Enhancing Metrology-Data-Quality Evaluation,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, volume 37, issue 8, pp. 1064-1079, published online: May 2014, DOI:10.1080/02533839.2014.912773.
53. F.-T. Cheng, C.-F. Chen, Y.-S. Hsieh, H.-H. Huang, and C.-C. Wu, “Intelligent Sampling Decision Scheme Based on the AVM System,” International Journal of Production Research, vol. 53, no. 7, pp. 2073–2088, 2015. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2014.955924.
54. F.-T. Cheng, C.-A. Kao, C.-F. Chen, and W.-H. Tsai, “Tutorial on Applying the VM Technology for TFT-LCD Manufacturing,” IEEE Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 55-69, February 2015.
55. H.-C. Huang, Y.-C. Lin, M.-H. Hung, C.-C. Tu, and F.-T. Cheng, “Development of Cloud-based Automatic Virtual Metrology System for Semiconductor Industry,” Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 34, pp. 30-43, Feb. 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2015.01.005.
56. H.-C. Yang, H. Tieng, and F.-T. Cheng, “Total Precision Inspection of Machine Tools with Virtual Metrology,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 221-235, DOI: 10.1080/02533839.2015.1091279, published online: Oct 2015.
57. H.-C. Yang, H. Tieng, and F.-T. Cheng, “Automatic Virtual Metrology for Wheel Machining Automation,” International Journal of Production Research, vol. 54, no. 21, pp. 6367–6377, DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2015.1109724, published online: Nov 2015.
58. F.-T. Cheng, Y.-S. Hsieh, C.-F. Chen, and J.-R. Lyu, “Automated Sampling Decision Scheme for the AVM System,” International Journal of Production Research, vol. 54, no. 21, pp. 6351-6366, 2016. DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2015.1072649.
59. C.-C. Chen, Y.-C. Lin, M.-H. Hung, C.-Y. Lin, Y.-J. Tsai, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Novel Cloud Manufacturing Framework with Auto-Scaling Capability for the Machining Industry,” International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, DOI: 10.1080/0951192X.2015.1125766, vol. 29, issue. 7, pp. 786-804, 2016.
60. F.-T. Cheng, H. Tieng, H.-C. Yang, M.-H. Hung, Y.-C. Lin, C.-F. Wei, and Z.-Y. Shieh, “Industry 4.1 for Wheel Machining Automation,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 1, no.1, pp. 332-339, January 2016. DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2016.2517208.
61. F.-T. Cheng, Y.-S. Hsieh, J.-W. Zheng, S.-M. Chen, R.-X. Xiao, and C.-Y. Lin, “A Scheme of High-dimensional Key-variable Search Algorithms for Yield Improvement,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 2, no. 1, pp.179-186, January 2017. DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2016.2584143.
62. M.-H. Hung, Y.-Y. Li, Y.-C. Lin, C.-F. Wei, H.-C. Yang, and F.-T. Cheng, “Development of a Novel Cloud-based Multi-Tenant Model Creation Service for Automatic Virtual Metrology,” Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, vol. 44, pp. 174–189, April 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2016.09.003.
63. H. Tieng, C.-F. Chen, F.-T. Cheng, and H.-C. Yang, “Automatic Virtual Metrology and Target Value Adjustment for Mass Customization” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 2, issue 2, pp. 546–553, April 2017. DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2016.2645507.
64. .-C. Lin, M.-H. Hung, H.-C. Huang, C.-C. Chen, H.-C. Yang, Y.-S. Hsieh, and F.-T. Cheng, “Development of Advanced Manufacturing Cloud of Things (AMCoT)-A Smart Manufacturing Platform,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 1809-1816, July 2017.
65. Y.-C. Chiu, F.-T. Cheng, and H.-C. Huang, “Developing a Factory-wide Intelligent Predictive Maintenance System based on Industry 4.0,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 40, no. 7, pp.562–571, Aug 2017. DOI: 10.1080/02533839.2017.1362357.
66. F.-T. Cheng, C.-Y. Lin, C.-F. Chen, R.-X. Xiao, J.-W. Zheng, and Y.-S. Hsieh, “Blind-stage Search Algorithm for the Key-variable Search Scheme,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 1840-1847, October 2017.
67. H.-C. Yang, Y.-Y. Li, M.-H. Hung, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Cyber-Physical Scheme for Predicting Tool Wear based on Hybrid Dynamic Neural Network,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 40, no. 7, pp. 614–625, October 2017. DOI: 10.1080/02533839.2017.1372223.
68. H. Tieng, T.-H. Tsai, C.-F. Chen, H.-C. Yang, J.-W. Huang, and F.-T. Cheng, “Automatic Virtual Metrology and Deformation Fusion Scheme for Engine-Case Manufacturing,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 3, issue 2, pp. 934-941, April 2018. DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2018.2792690.
69. C.-C. Chen, M.-H. Hung, P.-Y. Li, Y.-C. Lin, Y.-Y. Liu, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Novel Automated Construction Scheme for Efficiently Developing Cloud Manufacturing Services," IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 1378-1385, July 2018. DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2018.2799420.
70. C.-Y. Lin, Y.-M. Hsieh, F.-T. Cheng, and Y.-R. Yang, “Interaction-Effect Search Algorithm for the KSA Scheme,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 2778-2785, October 2018. DOI: 10.1109/LRA.2018.2838323.
71. H.-C. Yang, T.-H. Tsai, H. Tieng, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Gradual Refreshing Scheme for Improving Tool Utilization,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 4 , issue 2, pp. 515-522, April 2019.
72. C.-C. Chen, M.-H. Hung, B. Suryajaya, Y.-C. Lin, H.-C. Yang, H.-C. Huang, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Novel Efficient Big Data Processing Scheme for Feature Extraction in Electrical Discharge Machining,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 4, issue 2, pp. 910-917, April 2019.
73. Y.-M. Hsieh, C.-Y. Lin, Y.-R. Yang, M.-H. Hung, and F.-T. Cheng, “Automatic Virtual Metrology for Carbon Fiber Manufacturing,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 4, issue 3, pp. 2730-2737, July 2019.
74. H.-C. Yang, M. Adnan, C.-H. Huang, F.-T. Cheng, Y.-L. Lo, and C.-H. Hsu, “An Intelligent Metrology Architecture with AVM for Metal Additive Manufacturing,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 2886-2893, July 2019.
75. .-Y. Lin, Y.-M. Hsieh, F.-T. Cheng, H.-C. Huang, M. Adnan, “Time Series Prediction Algorithm for Intelligent Predictive Maintenance,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 2807-2814, July 2019.
76. H. Tieng, Y.-Y. Li, K.-P. Tseng, H.-C. Yang, and F.-T. Cheng, “An Automated Dynamic-Balancing-Inspection Scheme for Wheel Machining,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 2224-2231, April 2020.
77. Y.-M. Hsieh, R. Lu, J.-W. Lu, F.-T. Cheng, and M. Adnan, “Automated Classification Scheme plus AVM for Wafer Sawing Processes,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 4525-4532, July 2020.
78. H.-C. Yang, Y.-L. Chen, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Cloud Manufacturing Service to Control Outsourcing Production,” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, vol. 43, no. 8, pp. 838-850, September 2020.
79. M. Adnan, Y. Lu 1, A. Jones, F.-T. Cheng and H. Yeung, “A New Architectural Approach to Monitoring and Controlling AM Processes,” Applied Sciences, 10(18), 6616, October 2020.
80. H.-C. Yang, C.-H. Huang, M. Adnan, C.-H. Hsu, C.-H. Lin, and F.-T. Cheng, “An Online AM Quality Estimation Architecture from Pool to Layer,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 269-281, January 2021.
81. Y.-M. Hsieh, T.-J. Wang, C.-Y. Lin, L.-H. Peng, F.-T. Cheng, and S.-Y. Shang, “Convolutional Neural Networks for Automatic Virtual Metrology,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 5720-5727, July 2021.
82. M. Adnan, H.-C. Yang, T.-H. Kuo, F.-T. Cheng, and H.-C. Tran, “MPI-based System 2 for Determining LPBF Process Control Thresholds and Parameters,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 6553-6560, October 2021.
83. C.-K. Ing, C.-Y. Lin, P.-H. Peng, Y.-M. Hsieh, and F.-T. Cheng, “Golden Path Search Algorithm for the KSA Scheme,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 1517-1529, July 2022.
84. M.-H. Hung, Y.-C. Lin, H.-C. Hsiao, C.-C. Chen, K.-C. Lai, Y.-M. Hsieh, H. Tieng, T.-H. Tsai, H.-C. Huang, H.-C. Yang, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Novel Implementation Framework of Digital Twins for Intelligent Manufacturing Based on Container Technology and Cloud Manufacturing Services,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 1614-1630, July 2022.
85. Y.-M. Hsieh, T.-J. Wang, C.-Y. Lin, Y.-F. Tsai, and F.-T. Cheng, “Convolutional Autoencoder and Transfer Learning for Automatic Virtual Metrology,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 8423-8430, July 2022.
86. F.-T. Cheng, C.-Y. Lee, M.-H. Hung, L. Mönch, J. R. Morrison, and K. Liu, “Special Issue on Automation Analytics beyond Industry 4.0: From Hybrid Strategy to Zero-Defect Manufacturing,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 19, no.3, pp. 1472 - 1476, July 2022.
87. H.-C. Tran, Y.-L. Lo, H.-C. Yang, H.-C. Hsiao, F.-T. Cheng, and T.-H. Kuo, “Intelligent Additive Manufacturing Architecture for Enhancing Uniformity of Surface Roughness and Mechanical Properties of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Components,” early access, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering.
88. J. Wilch, B. Vogel-Heuser, J. Mager, R. Cendelín, T. Fett, Y.-M. Hsieh, and F.-T. Cheng, “A Distributed Framework for Knowledge-Driven Root-Cause Analysis on Evolving Alarm Data–An Industrial Case Study,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 8, no.6, pp. 3732-3739, June 2023.
89. T.-H. Tsai, B. Yan, P. B. Luh, H.-C. Yang, M. A. Bragin, and F.-T. Cheng, “Near-Optimal Scheduling for IC Packaging Operations Considering Processing-Time Variations and Factory Practices,” early access (April 2023), IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.
90. Y.-M. Hsieh, C.-Y. Lin, J. Wilch, B. Vogel-Heuser, Y.-C. Lin, Y.-C. Lin, M.-H. Hung, and F.-T. Cheng, “An Intelligent Factory Automation System with Multivariate Time Series Algorithm for Chip Probing Process,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 8, no. 9, pp. 5464-5471, September 2023.
91. H. Tieng, T.-C. Ou, T.-H. Tsai, Y.-Y. Li, M.-H. Hung, and F.-T. Cheng, “I4.2-GiM: A Novel Green Intelligent Manufacturing Framework for Net Zero,” early access (December 2023), IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering.

Patents

1. Fan-Tien Cheng, Yu-Chuan Su, Guo-Wei Huang, and Min-Hsiung Hung, “Quality prognostics system and method for manufacturing process,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I267012; U.S. Patent no.: 7,493,185 B2; and Japan Patent no.: 4601492.
2. Fan-Tien Cheng, Yeh-Tung Chen, and Yu-Chuan Su, “Method for Evaluating Reliance Level of a Virtual Metrology System in Product Manufacturing,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I315054 and U.S. Patent no.: 7,593,912 B2.
3. Fan-Tien Cheng, Hsien-Cheng Huang, and Chi-An Kao, “Dual-Phase Virtual Metrology Method,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I338916; U.S. Patent no.: 7,603,328 B2; Japan Patent no.: 4584295; China Patent no.: 823284, and Korea Patent no.: 10-0915339.{2011 Award for Outstanding Contributions in Science and Technology from the Executive Yuan}{Silver Medal of 2011 National Invention and Creation Award (Invention Award)}
4. Fan-Tien Cheng, Hsien-Cheng Huang, Yi-Ting Huang, and Jia-Mau Jian, “System and Method for Automatic Virtual Metrology,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I349867; U.S. Patent no.: 8,095,484 B2; Japan Patent no.: 4914457; China Patent no.: 843932; and Korea Patent no.: 10-1098037.{Gold Medal of 2011 National Invention and Creation Award (Invention Award)}{2013 IEEE Inaba Technical Award for Innovation Leading to Production}
5. Fan-Tien Cheng, Chi-An Kao, Hsien-Cheng Huang, and Yung-Cheng Chang, “Manufacturing Execution System with Virtual-Metrology Capabilities and Manufacturing System including the Same,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I412906; U.S. Patent no.: 8,983,644 B2; and China Patent no.:1464514.
6. Fan-Tien Cheng, Chi-An Kao, and Wei-Min Wu, “Advanced Process Control System and Method Utilizing Virtual Metrology with Reliance Index,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I427722; U.S. Patent no.: 8,688,256 B2; Japan Patent no.: 5292602; China Patent no.: 1205265; and Korea Patent no.: 10-1335896.
7. Fan-Tien Cheng and Wei-Min Wu, “Method for Screening Samples for Building Prediction Model and Computer Program Product Thereof,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I451336; U.S. Patent no.: 8,862,525 B2; Japan Patent no.: 5515125; China Patent no.: 2117690；and Korea Patent no.: 10-1440304.
8. Haw-Ching Yang, Hao Tieng, Min-Hsiung Hung, and Fan-Tien Cheng, “Method for Predicting Machine Quality of Machine Tool,” China Patent no.: {Silver Medal of 2018 National Invention and Creation Award (Invention Award)}
9. Fan-Tien Cheng, Chun-Fan Chen, Jhao-Rong Lyu, and Yao-Sheng Hsieh, “Metrology Sampling Method with Sampling Rate Decision Scheme and Computer Program Product Thereof,” Taiwan R.O.C Patent no.: I539298; U.S. Patent no.: 10,269,660 B2; Japan Patent no.: 6285494; Germany Patent no.: 102016109232; China Patent no.: 3092894; Korea Patent no.: 10-1930420; and Austria Patent Approved on April 23, 2022 under application no.: A50480/2016.
10. Chun-Fang Chen, Hao Tieng, Fan-Tien Cheng, and Haw-Ching Yang, “Product quality prediction method for mass customization,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I614699; U.S. Patent no.: 10,345,794 B2; and China Patent no.: 4602042.
11. Fan-Tien Cheng, Yu-Ming Hsieh, and Jing-Wen Lu, “Method for Predicting Occurrence of Tool Processing Event and Virtual Metrology Application and Computer Program Product Thereof,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I742709; U.S. Patent pending under application no.: 17/134,133; and China Patent pending under application no.: 202011561263.1.
12. Fan-Tien Cheng, Yu-Ming Hsieh, Tan-Ju Wang, Li-Hsuan Peng, and Chin-Yi Lin, “Virtual Metrology Method using Convolutional Neural Network and Computer Program Product Thereof,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent pending under no.: 110111380; U.S. Patent pending under no.: 17/329,187; and China Patent pending under no.: 202110458621.4.

1. Fan-Tien Cheng, Yao-Sheng Hsieh, Chung-Ren Wang, and Saint-Chi Wang, “Baseline Predictive Maintenance Method for Target Device and Computer Program Product Thereof,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I463334; U.S. Patent no.: 10,242,319 B2; Japan Patent no.: 5643387; China Patent no.: 2608456; Korea Patent no.: 10-1518448; and EU Patent no.: 2687935.
2. Haw-Ching Yang and Fan-Tien Cheng, “Tool Wear Monitoring and Predicting Method,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I640390; U.S. Patent no.: 10,695,884 B2; and China Patent no.: 3810797.
3. Chin-Yih Lin, Yu-Ming Hsieh, Fan-Tien Cheng, and Hsien-Cheng Huang, “Predictive maintenance method for component of production tool and computer program product thereof,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I708197; U.S. Patent no.: 11,378,946 B2; and China Patent pending under no.: 202010313837.7. {Shortlisted for Secondary Review of 2022 National Invention and Creation Award (Invention Award)}

1. Fan-Tien Cheng, Yao-Sheng Hsieh, and Jing-Wen Zheng, “System and Method for Identifying Root Causes of Yield,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no. I623830; U.S. Patent no.: 10,935,962 B2; China Patent no.: 3405221, and Korea Patent no. 10-2003961.
2. Chin-Yi Lin, Yu-Ming Hsieh, and Fan-Tien Cheng, “System and Method that Consider Tool Interaction Effects for Identifying Root Causes of Yield Loss,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I660322; U.S. Patent no.: 10,948,903 B2; and China Patent no.: 5180660.

1. Chao-Chun Chen, Min-Hsiung Hung, Po-Yi Li, Yu-Chuan Lin, Yu-Yang Liu, Pei-Chen Lee, and Fan-Tien Cheng, “Automated Constructing Method of Cloud Manufacturing Service and Cloud Manufacturing System,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I670672; U.S. Patent no.: 10,618,137; and China Patent no.: 4814983.
2. Fan-Tien Cheng, Guo-Wei Huang, Chun-Hung Chen, and Min-Hsiung Hung, “Generic Embedded Device and Mechanism Thereof for Various Intelligent-Maintenance Applications,” Taiwan R.O.C. Patent no.: I225606, U.S. Patent no.: 7,162,394 B2, Japan Patent no.: 4303640.

• Fan-Tien Cheng accomplished 63 contracts in total so far (to high-tech and traditional manufacturers such as tsmc, UMC, ASE, SPIL, CMO, Motech, AIDC, FATEK, ChumPower, FFG, FPG, Hopax, Coral-TAIYI, MIRLE, Fidelis IT Solutions, and Yuen Foong Yu Group, as well as R&D institutes including ITRI and PMC), the total contract amount exceeds US$ 7,508,374 with US$ 2,982,930 being paid. The rest amount will be paid in sections along with the implementation progress.

• Fan-Tien Cheng has 50 projects (13 individual research projects, 11 integrated research projects, 7 industry-university cooperative research projects, 2 research fellow projects) of National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) (used to be Ministry of Science and Technology, MoST & National Science Council, NSC), 1 project of Ministry of Education (MoE), 2 projects of Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA), and dozens of industry commission projects, with the total contract amount exceeding US$ 11,550,000.
• Important recent research projects
  • “MoE Higher Education Sprout Program: Featured Domain Research Center Program—Intelligent Manufacturing Research Center (iMRC),” MoE, Taiwan, R.O.C., January 2018—December 2022.
  • “Advanced Manufacturing Cloud of Things,” Contract nos. MoST 104-3011-E-006-001-, MoST 105-2218-E-006-014-, MoST 106-2218-E-006-005-, MoST 107-2218-E-006-005-, MoST, Taiwan, R.O.C., May 2015—February 2019.
  • “Industry 4.1 Scheme for Machine Tools Industry,” Contract no. MoST 105-2221-E-006-255-MY3 MoST, Taiwan, R.O.C., August 2016—July 2019.
  • “Commercialization and Business Development Project for the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems of the Machine Tool Industry,” Contract no. 106-EC-17-A-05-S3-038, MoEA, Taiwan, R.O.C., September 2017—August 2019.
  • “Advanced Manufacturing Cloud of Things Based on Container Technologies,” Contract nos. MoST 107-2218-E-006-055-, 108-2218-E-006-029-, MoST, Taiwan, R.O.C., December 2018—October 2020.
  • “Development of the Intelligent Predictive Maintenance System for Fab-Wide Implementation,” Contract no. MoST 108-2221-E-006-210-MY3, MoST, Taiwan, R.O.C., August 2019—July 2022.
  • “Realization of Digital Twins for Intelligent Manufacturing (DTiM) (1/3),” Contract no. MOST 110-2218-E-006-027-, 111-2218-E-006-012-, MOST, Taiwan, R.O.C., June 2021—May 2023.
  • “Development of Automatic Virtual Metrology System based on Deep Learning,” Contract no. MOST 111-2221-E-006-200-, MOST, Taiwan, R.O.C., August 2022—July 2023.
  • Enhancement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness of Factories – Development of Advanced IPM System for Factory-Wide Implementation,” Contract no. MOST 110-2923-E-006-010-MY3, MOST, Taiwan, R.O.C., October 2021—September 2024.

• In recent years, Fan-Tien Cheng has delivered 117 speeches in total, including 14 international conference keynote speeches, 25 domestic conference speeches, 15 Industrial Development Bureau MoEA subsidized courses, 1 intelligent manufacturing workshop course held by Academia Sinica, 49 speeches at enterprises/companies, and 13 speeches in the universities.  
• Recent Important International Speeches
  • Invited Speech: “Intelligent Sampling Decision Scheme Based on the AVM System”, 2014 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM 2014), Tokyo, Japan (December 2-3, 2014)
  • Invited Speech: “Taiwan 4.1 for Engine-Case Manufacturing & Wheel Machining Automation,” 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Chicago, U.S.A. (September 12-17, 2016)
  • Invited Speech: “Applying AVM and Advanced Manufacturing Cloud of Things for Wheel Machining Automation,” The 26^th Taipei International Machine Tool Show, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. (March 29, 2017)
  • Plenary Speech: “Applying AVM & AMCoT for Industry 4.1,” 2017 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (IEEE CASE 2017), Xi’an, China (August 24, 2017)
  • Keynote Speech: “Industry 4.1: Intelligent Manufacturing with Zero Defects,” The 18^th International Conference on Automation Technology (Automation 2021), Kinmen, Taiwan, R.O.C. (November 12, 2021)
  • Invited Speech: “Industry 4.1: Intelligent Manufacturing with Zero Defects,” 2022 UAiTED Industry-Academia Matchmaking Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. (August 13, 2022)
  • Keynote Speech: “Industry 4.1 for Zero Defects and Industry 4.2 for Net Zero,” Industrial Trend Forum at 2022 Taiwan International Intelligent Manufacturing Show, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. (November 23, 2022)
  • Invited Speech: “邁向零缺陷的智慧製造之路”，D Forum智慧工廠論壇春季巡迴-明日製造、數位轉型 (春季台南場)，台南 (March 24, 2023)
  • Invited Speech: “工業4.1-實現零缺陷的智慧製造與工業4.2-實現淨零碳排的綠色智慧製造”，台塑第七屆創新發表會，台南 (May 5, 2023)
  • Invited Speech: “工業4.1-實現零缺陷的智慧製造與工業4.2-實現淨零碳排的綠色智慧製造”，園區廠商交流座談聯誼會暨5G+XR元宇宙應用技術研發中心場域觀摩，台南 (May 10, 2023)
  • Invited Speech: “The Future of Automation—Impacts of AI and Beyond,” Panel Discussion at the 19th IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE 2023)，紐西蘭 (August 29, 2023)
  • Invited Speech: “工業4.1-實現零缺陷的智慧製造與工業4.2-實現淨零碳排的綠色智慧製造”，近代工程技術討論會METS2023，台北 (October 24, 2023)