#Evolution of technology

[codecurators]

What are the Top Examples, Use Cases, And Benefits of AI in Manufacturing

The rapid evolution of technology has ushered in a new era for industries worldwide, with artificial intelligence in manufacturing leading the charge. These revolutions are revolutionizing the methods of product development and delivery and go to unheard-of levels of automation, precision and added value. Manufacturers are now integrating AI to solve problems, to foresee a breakdown, and enhance workflows.

From advanced robots to predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence-powered solutions are transforming established procedures. Examining useful applications, prominent use cases, and the many advantages AI presents to firms negotiating a more competitive market, this article explores how this technology is changing the manufacturing sector.

How does AI enhance efficiency in manufacturing?

Organization and productivity have always been the key elements in the structure of manufacturing, and AI cannot be further helpful in the process. AI harnesses significant amounts of data from machine constructs, the production line and the marketplace to discover more efficient ways of functioning.

The global AI in manufacturing market size was valued at USD 8.14 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 695.16 billion by 2032. One main area where the use of AI increases productivity is in the area of predictive maintenance.

Originally, the manufacturers used only a mechanical type of preventive or corrective maintenance, which means that they could only guess when their products were going to fail or could plan for periodic maintenance checks in a timetable that might be unconnected with the actual need.

AI-based systems, on the other hand, provide constant supervision through sensor and analytics and can predict when perhaps a part in the machinery might fail. This means that damages can be effected and sorted early enough without much time being lost to equipment breakdowns hence improving on its durability.

Automation by AI Robotics also adds to efficiency through removing hardworking and repetitive tasks. For example, robots that are incorporated with AI can either build, bond, or even package products with high efficiency and accuracy.

Collaborative robots, or cobots,are designed for joint operation with employees; the concept significantly applies human creativity with robotic precision. This synergy makes it possible for manufacturers to improve productivity by enhancing quality production.

What are real-world examples of AI in manufacturing?

AI is already showing positive returns within diverse manufacturing industries. Here are some noteworthy examples:

1. Predictive maintenance

Companies like GE and Siemens are pioneers in leveraging AI for predictive maintenance. In this way, with the help of data from sensors, their AI systems can predict device failures in advance, days or even weeks. It reduces incidences of a halt on production and allows what has been planned to go on as calendar and time dictate.

2. Quality control

Nowadays, firms like BMW have implemented the use of AI-based computer vision in the production processes. These systems use some form of image recognition to pick up on abnormalities such as scratches, dents, or seemingly off alignments in most instances within milliseconds. This not only improves the quality of the product but also does away with wastages and rework charges.

3. Demand forecasting

AI is useful in demand forecasts, the foundations of which are currently being set. For instance, Unilever recently revealed it uses Artificial Intelligence Algorithms to forecast customers’ demand of their products based on previous sales records, conditions and trends. This makes it possible to achieve the right stock, to accommodate the right stock without some vices such as overstock or out of stock problems.

4. Supply chain optimization

Amazon’s supply chain success is a testament to the power of AI. The mechanisms of algorithms based on machine learning allow the e-commerce giant to enhance the control over stock, storage facilities, and delivery. This level of optimization helps to minimize operational cost whilst at the same time ensuring short order turnaround.

5. Generative design

Many aerospace companies including Airbus are now using AI in generative design. Specific requirements, including weight, strength and necessity of materials, are entered by engineers and multiple design solutions are provided by an AI. Researchers defined that an AI-optimized design is much lighter yet stronger and cheaper as compared to original designs.

How does AI improve quality and precision?

AI’s assure high quality, and its precision makes the difference for the manufacturer. The previous tools used in quality control were based on the ability of the human eye to inspect the products, this was disadvantageous because the human eye may miss some defects due to tiredness or even carelessness.

AI however is superior when it comes to checking for discrepancies compared to human beings in this case. Within the manufacturing industry, most respondents (59 percent) state that quality control is the most important use case for artificial intelligence.

Examples of AI-driven quality enhancement:

Automotive industry: Tesla has implemented AI surveillance on welds and assemblies that need accuracy as small as micrometers. This gives both structural and product qualities and hence the company’s reputation.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing: It keeps necessary checks upon the medicine production and management of dosages of various medicines so there can be no compromise on the issues of safety and effectiveness.

Apart from the elimination of defective and, therefore, non-saleable products, AI contributes effectively to the achievement of sustainable objectives by cutting unnecessary use of raw materials and energy. For instance, AI control can allow a flexible management of material consumption, guaranteeing that every amount is used optimally without any compromise of quality.

What are the key benefits of AI in manufacturing?

1. Increased productivity

AI automates repetitive procedures and thereby increases the manufacturing rate among the manufacturers. Through continuous functioning without being weary, the use of robots under the AI operations’ umbrella can help increase throughput.

2. Cost reduction

Predictive maintenance minimizes that time as well as the frequency of repairs. AI is projected to increase productivity by 40% or more in the manufacturing industry by 2035. Moreover, AI helps to save material consumption and energy as well these strategies also help in reducing expenses.

3. Enhanced flexibility

Production lines powered by artificial intelligence are incredibly flexible so the same line can produce different variations of a product and changes in market trends can easily be handled as well.

4. Improved workplace safety

AI relieves human workers of dangerous tasks that they used to perform. Hazardous work can be done by robots, and AI systems track the state of the workplace concerning safety in real-time.

5. Smarter decision-making

Real-time analytics and predictive insights let companies decide with knowledge. AI ensures optimal efficiency by helping to maximize everything from inventory levels to manufacturing schedules.

6. Environmental sustainability

Manufacturing sustainability goals are met because AI helps cut down on energy consumption and wastage. For example, skills can be used in the identification of chances of reclaiming raw materials or reducing energy use in the production process.

What challenges exist when implementing AI in manufacturing?

While the benefits are significant, implementing AI is not without challenges:

1. High initial costs

Both complex AI and the environments that support such systems are not inexpensive. The high initial cost is one of the chief concerns many manufacturing companies feel.

2. Data dependency

AI has more dependence on quality data and needs a significant quantity of data for the workspace. To provide the wrong recommendations or forecast, you need to feed the algorithm with inconsistent or inferior data quality.

3. Integration issues

Technologies based on AI can sometimes integrate with existing legacy systems with some level of difficulty and with much necessary reorganization.

4. Workforce adaptation

Workers may need retraining to collaborate with artificial intelligence systems, and change may face opposition.

To overcome these hurdles, manufacturers should consider phased AI implementation, invest in employee training, and prioritize data management.

What Is the Future of AI in Manufacturing?

The future of manufacturing will likely be defined by even deeper AI integration. Emerging trends include:

1. Collaborative robots (Cobots)

These robots will complement man in that they bring into the equation, the mechanical accuracy of a robot and the flexibility of man.

2. Edge AI

AI processing at the edges of networks will be a boon for decision making mechanisms because it will help in the localization of data processing.

3. Sustainability-Focused AI

AI will be responsible for further contributing to the right utilization of energy so as to minimize wastage in the manufacturing firms to meet environmental objectives.

4. Personalized manufacturing

AI will improve the production capacity of manufactures so as to meet the consumers’ demand for personalisation.As AI technologies evolve, their integration with other innovations like IoT, 5G, and blockchain will further revolutionize the manufacturing sector, making it more efficient, innovative, and sustainable.

Conclusion

Artificial intelligence in manufacturing has become instrumental in solving some of the oldest problems facing the industry while providing new opportunities for expansion. From improving speed and accuracy to transforming growth trajectories and enabling more sustainable practices, AI offers endless possibilities. However, despite barriers such as high costs and integration challenges, the advantages significantly outweigh the disadvantages.

The automotive sector, in particular, is gearing up to become smarter, more flexible, and better prepared for the global market as manufacturers increasingly adopt AI technology. For organizations aiming to remain at the forefront of the competitive landscape, leveraging AI in Manufacturing is no longer a luxury but an absolute necessity.

We can assist you if you are prepared to use AI to improve your manufacturing processes. For a consultation on how advanced AI technologies may boost your business’s operations, increase productivity, and promote long-term success, get in touch with us. Together, we can overcome obstacles, take advantage of fresh chances, and establish your company as a leader in the field. Are you prepared to welcome the AI-powered manufacturing of the future? Contact us right now, and together, let us make it happen.

[animakis]

A Walk Down Memory Lane: The Accidental Computer Collector

I’m not going to sit here and tell you about the first computer I used because, truth be told, it was my parents’ machine, and I don’t even remember it. But I will take this opportunity to talk about some of the other computers that have somehow found their way into my life. Now, let me be clear: I’m not a collector. At least, not intentionally. But somewhere along the line, (some) people got…

[archishatelco]

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[guardian-of-cybertron]

I cannot deny that I can sometimes feel my age, especially when things such as technology have evolved so much since the Golden Age, now I'm not saying I dislike or am afraid of using technology, it's necessary to keep my systems up to date, but seeing how far technology has come sometimes baffles me.

[unstablemolecules]

working on this gave me a huge headache, anyway, oc lore so it's all in one place and also voice claims! :

Gavin Doherty-Small, 24

Gregor Doherty-Small, 16

Katherine Martin, 16

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Gregor Doherty-Small, 26

Katherine Martin, 26

[transfaguette]

1990: soon people are gonna LIVE in virtual worlds

2000: soon people are gonna LIVE in virtual worlds

2010: kinda stopped talking about it because the novelty was wearing off and the technology was stalling

2020: soon people are gonna LIVE in virtual worlds (i want to get rich quick off a crypto metaverse scam)

[cosmicportal]

[clannfearrunt]

side order stages like

[kafkasapartment]

"If we continue to accumulate only power and not wisdom, we will surely destroy ourselves. Our very existence in that distant time requires that we will have changed our institutions and ourselves. How can I dare to guess about humans in the far future?

It is, I think, only a matter of natural selection. If we become even slightly more violent, shortsighted, ignorant, and selfish than we are now, almost certainly we will have no futüre." ~ Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space.

[touhoutunes]

Title: Banditry-tech

Arrangement: Jerico

Album: Unexpected Evolution

Circle: ジェリコの法則

Original: Banditry Technology

[positron2399]

More Whispers in the Stars concept art:

Just concept art of two characters of a "hard sci-fi" super hero comic I hope to write one day. The first two are of the second "super" we'll see in the series, her people are "tiny" parasitoid arthropod analogs, with females only being around 9 cm excluding the stinger, and males being slightly smaller at 8 cm. The bug girl eventually signs up for her nation's space force (for reference, her "homeworld" is an O'Neill Cylinder), becoming one of the specialized warships of her people thanks to the total consciousness transfer technology of her people (as opposed to the copy-paste system of Soma and Invincible)... Copy-pasting a "soul" is possible. As for the warship she became, it uses fusion propulsion and is armed to the teeth with lasers and auto-cannons, her front outright having an x-ray cannon capable of outright disintegrating any ship unfortunate enough to stumble in front of her.

Very clearly inspired by Asuka and her mech... I'll eventually get around to watching Evangelion, so plz don't spoil. Also, while I haven't been playing it, I do love the designs of the ships from "Children of a Dead Earth."

... I dread the eventual meeting between "Mars" and these people of The Killing Stars, their launch was practically ancient history thanks to the ~natural~ lifespan of her people (only 20-25 earth years)

The next is President Reidmen of the alternate US the story takes place in, he's more or less a stand-in combination of Mitt Romney, Regan, the Bushes, and a few tiny hints of Trump for added "good" measure. Unlike most stories, I'm trying to make him seem "not" evil despite the fact that he's absolutely creampieing the economy and quadrupling down on bombing the fuck out of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Palestine... Unfortunately for him and his shareholding buddies, the Superman (Delroy/The StarKnight) stand-in of the story refuses to let the US and Israel continue to "Manifest Destiny" and sending children to die "fighting tewwism" like he, his friends, and his brother did in Vietnam. The monstrous form isn't something he turns into, but how the StarKnight slowly begins viewing him as the "early" story goes on... also he's just really afraid of Dinosaurs, to the point where he couldn't watch Jurassic Park till he had his nuke-proof flying neutron-star body (he still had the lights on).

The thing about Riedmen is that he doesn't just sit around plotting to further bomb the Middle East, he has hobbies, he has fear, he has a corn farm and a family. He, much like Del, loves model train sets, and thanks to his wealth, it's far more impressive than our main protags, he has four shelter mutts and heavily advocates for the humane treatment of these animals, not because it'll make him look good, but because he actually cares, yet in the same breath will glorify any and all drone strikes Delroy failed to stop for it was "Al-Qaeda/Isis hiding in the Schools/Mosques/Hospitals." He also helps with the legalization of gay marriage in this world's US.

It was simply too funny to not have a Republican President with the last name "Reidmen." I also tried giving him a face that's either kind-looking or somewhat creepy for he is a very clear criticism of how Obama drone struck the hell out of so many children and how it was sold to children like me as a good thing, the American news at the time portrayed those mechanical abominations as some sort of "Super Hero" or "Angel." He has a mustache simply as it's been a very long time since a president had one and I thought it'd make him a bit more unique. The OFF/Paranoia Agent influence is real

@k1-2-ur-heart @toxetta @piko-chan @cyannidex33 @bladeechan @internetsinner

If you find them, the older posts aren't really cannon in terms of design, but are cannon in personality. The story itself would be paneled in a right-to-left flow specifically after Mob Psycho and the Pokemon Adventures manga, though I'd attempt to give it a more "Watchmen" feeling for the backgrounds and such.

!DESIGNS ARE NOT FINAL AND STORY MAY NEVER COME!

[shmowder]

the audacity of Pathologic 3 Quarantine demo being nearly 30GB when the whole of Pathologic 2 is just 20GB

[unpluggedfinancial]

Life in a Bubble: How Technological Revolutions Shape Society

Once upon a time, owning a television was an extraordinary luxury. Families gathered around small, grainy screens, captivated by black-and-white broadcasts that seemed magical at the time. Fast-forward to today, and we laugh at the thought of having just one screen—let alone one without color, HD, or streaming capabilities. Ever notice how every significant technological breakthrough feels monumental, only to become obsolete as soon as the next innovation arrives?

Understanding the Technological Bubble

Technological bubbles occur when groundbreaking innovations redefine societal norms, behaviors, and expectations. Each advancement creates its own bubble of influence—initially expanding as adoption grows, then ultimately bursting when a newer technology emerges.

Consider the evolution of televisions:

First Bubble: Black-and-white TVs revolutionized entertainment, bringing the world into living rooms for the first time.

Second Bubble: Color TVs popped the original bubble, making monochrome obsolete and setting a new standard.

Third Bubble: Flat-screen and HD televisions burst the color-TV bubble, making bulky sets feel like relics of the past.

Each bubble transformed society, influencing consumer behaviors, shifting economic landscapes, and altering our perception of normalcy.

Historical Echoes

Technological bubbles aren’t exclusive to televisions. They repeat throughout history, reshaping reality each time:

Communication: Letters → telephones → smartphones.

Music: Vinyl → cassettes → CDs → MP3 → streaming.

Internet: Dial-up → broadband → Wi-Fi → mobile connectivity.

Every bubble expanded rapidly, enveloping society in its new standards before bursting and being replaced by something even more revolutionary.

The Mother of All Bubbles

Today, we're living inside perhaps the largest technological bubble humanity has ever known: the global fiat monetary system and traditional finance. Like previous bubbles, this system feels unshakeable, inevitable, and everlasting. But like every bubble before it, it's ripe for disruption—this time, by decentralized technologies like Bitcoin.

Bitcoin isn't just a new type of money; it’s a radical departure from centralized financial control:

Decentralization vs. Centralization: Bitcoin puts financial power back into the hands of individuals.

Transparency vs. Secrecy: Blockchain technology makes financial transactions visible, verifiable, and resistant to manipulation.

Scarcity vs. Inflation: Unlike fiat currencies, Bitcoin has a capped supply, protecting against endless monetary inflation.

This next bubble is growing, quietly expanding in the shadows of mainstream finance, and it has the potential to burst the financial bubble we've lived in for generations.

What Happens When the Biggest Bubble Pops?

Imagine a world where financial control no longer rests in the hands of governments and banks, but with the people. When the fiat bubble bursts:

Financial Sovereignty: Individuals gain unprecedented financial autonomy and responsibility.

Power Redistribution: Central banks and financial institutions must adapt or risk obsolescence.

Societal Shifts: Our collective understanding of money, value, and community could be entirely redefined.

This transition won’t be without challenges. Initial instability and fierce resistance from established systems are inevitable. Yet, the opportunity for increased transparency, fairness, and efficiency makes this burst not just likely but necessary.

Preparing for the Pop

Every technological bubble eventually bursts. The question isn't if, but when. Understanding and recognizing this process enables us to position ourselves advantageously for the inevitable shift. Embracing the next technological wave means stepping beyond comfort zones and preparing to thrive in an evolved landscape.

Tick Tock Next Block.

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[futuretiative]

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A journey through time, from the ancient abacus to the modern laptop. The evolution of computers has revolutionized our world. #Technology #Innovation #Science #History #Education #Future #AI #computer #evolution #new #viral

[vioyume]

Ya think "Flower Journey" would get into controversy within the game world since the wasps are depicted as villains?

I spent too long playing this stupid flappy bird clone and I am forming stupid headcanons surrounding it.

You can probably make the same argument about the enemies in Mite Knight but they're more or less depicted as "mystical creatures".

Don't take this too seriously. I just thought it would be funny to have Flappy Bird be canceled.