Practical Effects of Producing Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality Technology in the Real World
June 3, 2025
12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM GMT
Duration: 60 minutes
Sponsor: Dassault Systèmes
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Don't miss out! Junction into our session to get a real scoop on augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the nitty-gritty of manufacturing. Have you ever wondered about the real-world impacts of these tech wonders beyond the sales jargon? Are they truly solving the daily challenges you face? Can your run-of-the-mill business effectively use these technologic boons?
Join this thrilling hour to uncover the truth behind AR and AI in manufacturing. Find out about the true dollar signs AR and AI can put in your cash register and hear stories from customers who've put these technologies to the test, witnessing concrete results. We'll deliver actionable insights, practical examples, and a clearer vision on whether AR and AI strategies fit your commercial course.
In this event:
- Take a deep dive into the real-world impacts of AR and AI on manufacturing processes
- Stumble upon customer success stories that lay bare effective use cases
- Gain first-hand knowledge on how these technologies can help address common issues like efficiency, precision, and flexibility in industrial equipment manufacturing
- Gather the watcha need to make informed decisions about incorporating AR and AI into your business strategy
Guest Speaker
Mike Bradford | Director - DELMIA Strategic Business Development and Marketing | Dassault Systèmes
Mike B., with a whopping 30 years under his belt in Manufacturing and IT, serves as the Senior Industry Process Consultant for Transportation & Mobility at DELMIA. A quadruple-threat with expertise as a MIS Manager, Materials Manager, Management Consultant, Software Consultant, Business Owner, and part-time college instructor, Mike brings his A-game to every endeavor.
An industry treasure, Mike's an active participant in ASCM (formely APICS) and AIAG (the Automotive Industry Action Group). He's contributed to multiple workgroups, graced the stage at numerous conferences, and been published in various top-shelf industry publications.
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Augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are popular buzzwords that often colour corporate sales pitches, promising the moon in terms of productivity boosts. But in reality, how effective are these technologies in real-life manufacturing settings, particularly for average businesses? Are they actually tackling the issues you face on a daily basis? Is your standard Joe Schmo company capable of making these cutting-edge tools work effectively?
Attend this session and be part of the know-it-all gang! We'll separate the wheat from the chaff, showing real-world achievements instead of merely chasing marketing hype.
Dive into this session and:
- Get the lowdown on the real-world impact AR and AI can have on manufacturing processes
- Learn from real-life customer success stories, peeling back the layers to discover effective use cases
- Grasp how these technologies can help tackle problems like efficiency, precision, and adaptability in large-scale machinery manufacturing
- Gain tangible insights, practical examples, and a clearer view on whether investing in AR and AI is the right play for your business.
Augmented Reality (AR) in Manufacturing
AR Benefits:
- Efficiency and accuracy: AR can simplify tasks by offering workers instant digital instructions and precise assembly guides, decreasing errors and shortening training time.
- Cost savings: By minimizing blunders and downtime, AR can result in substantial financial savings over time.
- Remote support: AR empower remote technical aid during maintenance, a valuable resource in times of travel restrictions or resource shortages.
AR Success Stories:
- Siemens: Utilizes AR to provide assembly workers with real-time instructions, enhancing productivity and quality, even for beginners[2].
- BMW: Deploys AR glasses to optimize inventory management, shaving off 22% from identification time and reducing errors by 33%[3].
- ASML and Applied Materials: Implement AR to aid technicians with equipment maintenance, shrinking repair cycles and preventing errors[2].
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing
AI Benefits:
- Automation and efficiency: AI automates mundane tasks, improving accuracy and speed.
- Predictive maintenance: AI forecasts machinery failures, minimizing downtime.
- Data-driven decisions: AI aids in analyzing historical data and market trends to optimize production and inventory levels.
AI Success Stories:
- Whirlpool: Utilizes RPA (Robotic Process Automation) to automate assembly and inspection tasks, ensuring uniformity and quality[5].
- Demand Prediction: AI helps manufacturers predict demand fluctuations, reducing stockouts or excess inventory[5].
- Edamama: Masters consumer preferences, boosting customer engagement using AI-powered recommendations[5].
While these technologies provide substantial benefits, average companies may face challenges, such as:
- High initial costs: Implementing AR and AI requires a relatively large upfront investment.
- Adoption and training: Ensuring employees adopt and become proficient in using these novel technologies can be a time-consuming process.
- Data consolidation: AI integration relies on seamless data interconnection with existing systems.
However, as these innovative technologies become more accessible and cost-effective, even smaller and medium-sized companies can harness their power to improve operational efficiency and compete with the big guns.
- In the manufacturing industry, there's growing curiosity about the real-world impacts of augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) on productivity, beyond the corporate sales jargon.
- The session "AR & AI in Manufacturing: Separating Fact from Fiction" promises to uncover the effectiveness of these technologies in addressing daily challenges and whether they can be utilized by run-of-the-mill businesses.
- Mike Bradford, the guest speaker and Senior Industry Process Consultant for Transportation & Mobility at DELMIA, will share stories from companies that have successfully deployed AR and AI, providing tangible insights into their decision-making process.
- By attending this session, participants can learn about the benefits of AR and AI in terms of efficiency, accuracy, cost savings, remote support, and data-driven decisions, while also becoming aware of challenges like high initial costs, adoption and training, and data consolidation.
- As AR and AI technologies become more accessible and cost-effective, smaller and medium-sized companies in the finance sector can leverage these innovations to improve operational efficiency and better compete with larger industry players.
