TechSperience Episode 125: Navigating the AI Revolution in Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of revolutionary for the manufacturing industry. From research and development to production, and even extending to aftermarket services, AI can drastically improve productivity, bolster quality control, and optimize supply chains in the industry.

However, adopting AI in manufacturing is not without its challenges and complexities. Join us as we navigate this evolving landscape, explore practical applications of AI for manufacturers, and uncover the business benefits it can bring.

Guests:

Ryan Spurr, Manufacturing Strategy Director at Connection

Jamal Khan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at Connection

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction

00:46 The Impact of AI in Manufacturing

03:01 Challenges in AI Adoption in Manufacturing

05:30 Unique Challenges in Manufacturing

08:22 Job Displacement in Manufacturing

09:40 Drivers for AI Adoption in Manufacturing

11:43 Factors Enabling AI Adoption

14:35 The Role of Data in AI Adoption

18:48 Applications of AI in Manufacturing

24:52 Use Cases and Workloads in AI

28:36 The Power of Camera Vision in Manufacturing

34:06 The Importance of Supply Chain Twins

38:41 The Role of Synthetic Data in AI

45:25 Connection’s Approach to AI in Manufacturing

50:15 Six Areas of Focus

50:45 Partnerships and Technology Stacks

51:08 Opportunity and Feasible Use Cases

51:36 Limited Sampling of Use Cases

52:03 Learning More about AI in Manufacturing

52:17 Closing Remarks