AI Magazine December 2021 | Page 94

We explore what AI-powered technology can bring to the manufacturing industry and how data is key to unlocking its potential
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UNLOCKING the POWER of AI in MANUFACTURING

We explore what AI-powered technology can bring to the manufacturing industry and how data is key to unlocking its potential

WRITTEN BY : CATHERINE GRAY

Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) is starting to be implemented in almost every aspect of everyday life and is becoming increasingly important in industry operations . As the world continues to digitally transform , AI is evolving and becoming a key driver in digitalisation . With the ability to automate what would otherwise be a costly process , AI can be a game-changer at all levels of the value chain - this is particularly significant in the manufacturing industry .

AI-powered technologies , for manufacturers , can allow for direct automation , predictive maintenance , reduced downtime , 24 / 7 production , improved safety , reduced operational costs and greater efficiency .
John Spooner , Head of AI , EMEA at H2O . ai

“ The creation of artificial intelligence to drive automation allows projects to remove slow and tedious processes by moving from experimentation to production ”

JOHN SPOONER HEAD OF AI , EMEA AT H2O . AI
shared his insights into the benefits of AI in manufacturing , he said : “ A successful project must have a positive Return on Investment ( ROI ). The creation of artificial intelligence to drive automation allows projects to remove slow and tedious processes by moving from experimentation to production . As a result , the high cost of resources such as people and infrastructure can be minimised by making them more productive and efficient .”
Ultimately , AI gives businesses more control over their manufacturing process . As it delivers insights on capabilities and capacities , manufacturers are able to more easily identify the best way to obtain the maximum performance from their assets .
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