E212 ‘How AI Is Transforming Manufacturing’ with AIM Centre’s David Bermingham
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Today's guest is David Bermingham, Director of AI at Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre. The AIM Centre is dedicated to supporting Irish SMEs, particularly in the manufacturing sector, as they navigate the evolving landscape of AI. Their mission is to demystify AI, making it accessible and actionable for businesses of all sizes. Through clear communication and hands-on support, the AIM Centre helps companies move beyond buzzwords and focus on tangible use cases that drive efficiency and growth.Topics include:
0:00 AIM Centre's goal to guide SMEs to practical, applied AI solutions
3:10 How their Accelerator guides diverse SMEs from AI hype to practical use
9:13 Why companies prioritise simple AI fixes for efficiency
10:51 Streamlining workflows with AI, enabling growth through efficiency gains
15:34 Simple AI demos unlock potential, but scaling remains challenging
20:35 Post-accelerator, companies pursue new AI use cases
22:27 Their National AI Studio offers immersive, hands-on industry demonstrations
24:28 Sponsoring the AI Awards to showcase real manufacturing innovation and transformation
26:15 Falling AI costs democratize access, boosting business confidence
29:32 Getting involved with the AI accelerator which starts in October
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