Articles tagged as artificial intelligence

How Manufacturers are Meeting ESG and Sustainability Goals in 2026
· Connected Industry

How Manufacturers are Meeting ESG and Sustainability Goals in 2026

In 2026, global manufacturers are meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals by transitioning from manual reporting to autonomous sustainability. Key strategies include: Environmental: Using Physics-based Digital Twins (e.g., Akselos) to extend asset life and MQTT-based IoT(e.g., HiveMQ) to reduce energy consumption by over 20%. Social: Deploying AI Computer Vision (e.g., SAS) and Remote Operations (e.g., ABB) to remove workers from high-risk environments. Governance: Replacing spreadsheets with Automated […]

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The Data Readiness Paradox: Why Smaller Manufacturers are Primed to Scale AI Faster
· Artificial Intelligence

The Data Readiness Paradox: Why Smaller Manufacturers are Primed to Scale AI Faster

There is a prevailing assumption in manufacturing that advanced AI is a “big company game.” Global enterprises have the deep pockets, dedicated data scientists, and massive datasets required to make AI work. However, evidence from the shop floor suggests a surprising inversion. While the largest organizations are spending more, Small and Medium Manufacturers (SMMs) are often more […]

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The Investment Filter: How AI Exposes the True Cost of Your Operational Data
· Predictive Maintenance

The Investment Filter: How AI Exposes the True Cost of Your Operational Data

For manufacturing leadership, every capital request comes with a projection: a return on investment, a payback period, a net present value. These metrics are designed to filter good bets from bad. But there is a new, critical filter emerging in the era of artificial intelligence, and it has nothing to do with financial modeling. It […]

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of AI
· Artificial Intelligence

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of AI

A Human Story Repeating ItselfThroughout history, the development of technology has been met with a blend of awe, excitement, fear, and resistance. Whether it was the discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, the rise of the steam engine, or the more recent emergence of nuclear energy and artificial intelligence, humanity’s journey with innovation […]

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AI Copilots: Transforming Manufacturing with Intelligent Assistance
· Artificial Intelligence

AI Copilots: Transforming Manufacturing with Intelligent Assistance

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) copilots leading the charge. AI copilots are intelligent assistants designed to work alongside human operators, enhancing efficiency, quality control, and process optimization in manufacturing environments. As industries strive for greater productivity and fewer errors, AI copilots offer real-time monitoring, guidance, and validation to improve overall operations.The Growing Need for AI Copilots in ManufacturingDespite […]

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AI and Process Safety: How Schneider Electric is Pioneering the Future
· Artificial Intelligence

AI and Process Safety: How Schneider Electric is Pioneering the Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its way into the world of process safety, revolutionizing how industries approach hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. Chris Stogner, Senior Director of Offer Management at Schneider Electric, shares insights on how AI reshapes safety lifecycle management and why the industry must embrace these advancements.A New Era for Process Safety with AISchneider Electric has […]

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Perfect Match: How AI and IoT Are Revolutionising Industrial Applications
· Artificial Intelligence

Perfect Match: How AI and IoT Are Revolutionising Industrial Applications

The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape is at a turning point. The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming how businesses process data, control machines, and optimise processes. In this context, a new term has emerged: AIoT – the fusion of AI and IoT. This synergy not only opens new dimensions of efficiency […]

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Breaking Free from POC Purgatory: Transitioning AI Projects to Production
· Artificial Intelligence

Breaking Free from POC Purgatory: Transitioning AI Projects to Production

Transitioning a promising AI Proof-of-Concept (POC) into a fully operational production environment is a critical, and often challenging, step in realizing the value of AI investments. The panelists of the “AI-Driven Process Optimization: Achieving Faster Turnarounds and Higher Margins” session that took place at IIoT World Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence Day, although primarily focused on […]

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What does it take to work with Generative AI Models
· Artificial Intelligence

What does it take to work with Generative AI Models

The world of AI is evolving rapidly, and if you’re a machine learning engineer, you might already feel drawn towards generative AI. Generative models are more than just a trend—they represent a leap towards a more creative AI future. But what does it take to transition from traditional machine learning to working with cutting-edge generative […]

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IoT and Logistics: How IoT and AI are transforming logistics?
· Artificial Intelligence

IoT and Logistics: How IoT and AI are transforming logistics?

Logistics is difficult because it is hard to keep track of everything. Although most logistics and transportation service providers use mobile technology, changes in regulatory environments, rising labor costs, increased traffic, and volatile fuel prices can impact operations. Companies are also faced with an increasing demand for transparency from the market. With machine learning (ML), […]

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Is Industrial Artificial Intelligence destined for an “AI Winter”?
· Artificial Intelligence

Is Industrial Artificial Intelligence destined for an “AI Winter”?

Few areas in computer science have, over the years, repeatedly created as much interest, promise, and disappointment, as the field of artificial intelligence. The manufacturing industry, now the latest target application area of “AI”, puts much hype on AI for predictive maintenance. Will AI deliver this time, or is disappointment inevitable? In engineering, the development […]

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Artificial intelligence in the production processes
· Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence in the production processes

The new challenge is to have a deeper knowledge of how and why artificial intelligence generates its results, restoring the necessary centrality of decision-making processes to man. With the recent developments, in recent years, in the development of systems with artificial intelligence, AI systems have become part of even high-risk decision-making processes, and the nature […]

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