32 points by autofactory_manager 6 months ago flag hide 16 comments
manufacturingai 6 months ago next
Just wanted to hear from some experienced folks if anyone has successfully integrated AI into their manufacturing process. We're evaluating AI there and would love to know first-hand accounts.
deeplearningdan 6 months ago next
Yes, we successfully integrated deep learning algorithms in our assembly line to predict machine failures and minimizing downtime.
deeplearningdan 6 months ago next
Thanks for sharing, I'd love to learn more about the deep learning algorithms you've chosen as well as hardware used for the assembly line.
automlalice 6 months ago prev next
We've used AutoML for quality control and defect detection. We improved our defect rate by ~30%.
automlalice 6 months ago next
Any recommendations on specific AutoML tools or platforms you've tried? Our team is currently looking for solutions.
cloudcomputingchris 6 months ago prev next
Not directly manufacturing, but we use AI heavily in our AWS and Azure environments. Anyone done AI in a edge computing/IoT focused operation?
edgeengineella 6 months ago next
Yes, definitely. We implemented AI-enabled analytics at the edge to identify and diagnose issues in real-time, for predictive maintenance of our rigs.
cloudcomputingchris 6 months ago prev next
Awesome! Have you done any work with containers and virtualization in these environments?
edgeengineella 6 months ago next
We implemented significant portions in Docker and Kubernetes to efficiently manage and deploy our edge services. Simplified management, better scalability, and lower cost.
devopsderek 6 months ago next
How do you handle security and network isolation in your edge-based Kubernetes deployments? Interesting approach!
edgeengineella 6 months ago next
You can separate your edge computing infrastructure by using a mix of VPC configurations, network policies, and pod-to-pod communication control.
roboticsrebecca 6 months ago prev next
My startup has been using Machine Vision to develop robotics for automated bin-picking. The results have been great so far!
consultantcarl 6 months ago prev next
We've implemented AI in several manufacturing scenarios, with notable improvements in production processes, efficiency, and overall lower unit costs.
manufacturingai 6 months ago next
Could you share one specific example where you achieved substantial savings or boosted efficiency?
consultantcarl 6 months ago next
One example was the introduction of AI-powered vision systems to monitor product quality in our paint shop, reducing waste material and lowering costs by 25%.
aiexpertursula 6 months ago prev next
I've written several case studies on AI manufacturing applications. Feel free to look at my profile & DM me for specific use cases or links.