As manufacturing moves deeper into digital transformation, 2026 marks a turning point: the shift from generic productivity AI toward industrially trained intelligence embedded directly into operations. Manufacturers are no longer experimenting with chat-style tools—they are building…
An in depth conversation with Michelangelo Canzoneri, Global Head of Group Smart Manufacturing at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Interview by Jan Burian Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Merck employs around 65,000 people in 66 countries, contributing to…
Industrial copilots are AI assistants built for manufacturing, designed to collaborate with workers rather than replace them. At a German automotive plant, a deployed copilot retrieves answers from equipment manuals, shift reports, and fault data within…
Interview with Andreas Dick, Member of the Board for Production & Logistics at Škoda Auto Škoda Auto, a Volkswagen Group brand, was founded in 1895—making it one of the oldest car manufacturers still in operation today.…
In today’s industrial landscape, there are only two kinds of manufacturing companies: those that turn data into value and competitive advantage—and those that don’t. Period. Yet many manufacturers remain stuck. Some are too focused on legacy…
AI agents are rapidly transforming industries, and manufacturing is no exception. While initial applications focused on optimizing HR, finance, legal, and claims management, AI agents are now driving significant improvements in core manufacturing operations. These intelligent…
Digital twins have moved from experimental concept to operational necessity in automotive manufacturing, and the pace of adoption is accelerating. In this article, IIoT World examines how AI-powered digital twins enable automakers to simulate production lines,…
Digital twin technology, a virtual replica of physical products, processes, and environments, continues to evolve in the automotive OEM sector. It now spans the entire lifecycle of a vehicle, from research and development, engineering, and manufacturing…
Testing the capabilities of ChatGPT, an AI-trained model that interacts in a conversational way, has become something of a global sport since it was launched at the end of November 2022. Business people, consultants, writers, analysts,…