How is AI impacting manufacturing industry?

Manufacturers can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational efficiency as well as safety. AI can improve things like load-out cycle times, production bottlenecks and high production waste levels.

What is machine learning?

Machine learning (ML) is the use and development of computer systems that are able to learn and adapt by using algorithms and statistical models to analyze and draw inferences from patterns in data.

What is the difference between AI and machine learning?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the concept of creating smart intelligent machines. Machine learning (ML) is an AI subset that helps users build AI-driven applications.

What is the future of AI and ML in manufacturing?

AI and ML's role in the manufacturing industry is growing and they can help companies scale and improving their businesses by allowing them to gain new insights and predict where they're headed.

AI & Machine Learning | Plant Engineering

AI & Machine Learning November 6, 2023

Bridging the Gap series: The challenges of AI integration in plant environments

AI is affecting nearly every aspect of the plant environment from the top floor to the shop floor, but that doesn’t mean its adoption is moving forward seamlessly. While AI can have a huge impact on things like energy efficiency and supply chain management, 57% of survey respondents have experienced at least some challenges with its implementation. See video.

By Gary Cohen

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AI & Machine Learning August 11, 2023

How to use artificial intelligence: A guide for mechanical engineers

By embracing artificial intelligence and machine learning, mechanical engineers can thrive in a digital marketplace

By Shreedhar Murthy Hebbur Subbaraju

AI & Machine Learning June 13, 2023

Machine learning approach used in crystalline structures for solid-state batteries

Machine learning (ML) approach opens insights into an entire class of materials being pursued for solid-state batteries by Duke University researchers.

By Ken Kingery

AI & Machine Learning June 10, 2023

Researcher improving safety for autonomous systems

A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher is working to establish a theoretical framework and design control algorithms to ensure the safety of autonomous systems with machine learning components.

By Adam Malecek

AI & Machine Learning April 13, 2023

How will artificial intelligence change the job of the plant manager?

Will you lose your job to artificial intelligence? How AI is changing the game

By Amara Rozgus

AI & Machine Learning February 23, 2023

Plant Engineering most-viewed AI and machine learning articles in 2023

Read the best articles about AI and machine learning including AI-based maintenance, software improving AI, AI-enabled robots and more.

By Tyler Wall

AI & Machine Learning November 29, 2022

Operationalize machine learning at the edge

Overcome the obstacles facing the oil & gas industry with the Internet of Things (IoT), which has had a major impact.

By Jason McCampbell

AI & Machine Learning September 14, 2022

Improving worker optimization on the factory floor with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enhance worker productivity by gathering information about their work performance and turning it into actionable data.

By Chris Vavra

Figure 2: A complete and fully automated solution inspects solder joints at BSH. Using Micropsi’s MIRAI, the solution was trained through human demonstration instead of programmed. Instead of manually guiding the probe to each individual solder joint, employees can now concentrate on value-creating activities. Courtesy: Micropsi Industries

AI & Machine Learning September 5, 2022

Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Software-based artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to give robots abilities that allow them to straddle the flexibility gap between small batch manufacturing and high-volume automation.

By Matt Jones