This session introduces the foundational concepts of Artificial Intelligence and its significance in the manufacturing industry. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what AI is, the distinction between generative and predictive AI, and the pivotal role AI plays in creating smart factories.
Take a closer look at how AI is implemented and the benefits it delivers. Participants will explore how AI enhances productivity, improves product quality, reduces waste, and enables real-time decision-making. This session will also address how AI optimizes supply chain management and reduces energy costs through advanced insights.
This session examines how AI is redefining the design process. This session highlights AI’s ability to optimize product design by generating innovative solutions, streamline prototyping and testing through virtual models, and enable the creation of custom products such as personalized components and tailored goods.
This session delves into specific AI use cases that address challenges faced by manufacturers. Attendees will learn about predictive maintenance, advanced quality assurance techniques like defect detection and process optimization, the role of robotics and automation in boosting production floor efficiency, and the use of AI to optimize supply chain logistics and reduce costs.
Focusing on the structural and operational readiness required to adopt AI in manufacturing. The session emphasizes the importance of building a robust data infrastructure with effective data collection, storage, and management practices. Participants will also learn how to identify key processes for AI integration, prepare their workforce for the transition, and implement change management strategies to ensure success.
This session offers a forward-looking perspective on how AI will continue to evolve in the manufacturing space. Attendees will discover the future role of AI, explore emerging technologies such as digital twins, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced robotics, and gain insights into strategies for staying competitive in an AI-driven future.
Join us for the industry-first Manufacturing Industry Skills Shortage Hackathon. This two-day event will bring together industry leaders to tackle the critical issue of skills shortages in the manufacturing sector. We'll focus on four key areas: talent acquisition, rebranding engineering careers, upskilling the workforce, and improving education-to-workplace pathways.