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