Transforming manufacturing with artificial intelligence

August 22, 2018 Written by: Dr. Jongwoon Hwang, Group Leader, KIST Europe and Marco Hüster, Business Lead AI Implementation, KIST Europe Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a field for academic researchers; machine learning and deep learning are becoming mainstream technologies that any organization can harness. This could have dramatic implications for many industries, including manufacturing. The impact of AI on manufacturing is likely to usher in a whole new era of industrial development. The first three industrial revolutions were triggered by the introduction of mechanical, electrical and digital technologies, respectively. Now, AI will be the driver of a fourth revolution known as "Industry 4.0."