The many flavors of machine learning for manufacturers

Machine learning (ML) is everywhere. Startups, OEMs, and industrial suppliers are investing heavily in developing technology to collect and analyze manufacturing data. Much has been written about ML in manufacturing, but it can still be difficult to understand the different approaches. In manufacturing, the application of wireless sensors and ML offers potential to reduce costs and improve efficiency across the entire organization. Predictive maintenance (PdM) has widely been seen as one of the most promising applications for ML because it gives reliability teams real-time insight into the condition of physical equipment.