Microsoft aims for AI in manufacturing, introduces industry-oriented solutions

Copilot and adaptive cloud approach will help create curated solutions

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Published onApril 18, 2024

published onApril 18, 2024

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The manufacturing sector, one of the largest and employing far more than any other, is set for an AI revolution. With artificial intelligence on the verge of becoming an integral part of our daily lives, industries, too, should be able to harness the power of AI, says Microsoft.

AI will aid innovations, boost efficiency, optimize operations, cut operating costs, and, in turn, increase revenue across the sector. To help achieve that, Microsoft is announcing AI and cloud-driven solutions for industries on the heels ofHannover Messe.

The Redmond-based tech giant introduces manufacturing data solutions inMicrosoft Fabricand theCopilottemplate onAzure AI, both critical to harnessing the vast amount of data that is often lost.

WithMicrosoft Fabric, you will be able to integrate data fromInformation Technology (IT)andOperational Technology (OT)and get valuable insights to optimize the process.

TheCopilottemplate will allow industries to create their dedicatedCopilotfor workers in cases such as knowledge discovery, root-cause analysis, issue resolution, asset maintenance, and training, amongst others, as perMicrosoft’s official blog.

In the initial private preview,Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)is employing theSight Machine’s Manufacturing Data Platform,whileBridgestoneis collaborating withAvanade, an AI and cloud business service.

AI integration in manufacturing remains a key challenge

Every industry is unique, and so is the data originating from it. Deploying a universal AI solution won’t work in such scenarios and will instead be counterproductive.

To overcome the challenge and ensure that industries across the spectrum can harness the true potential of AI, Microsoft introduces the adaptive cloud approach. According to Microsoft’s official blog,

Besides,Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Managementwill come with a preview of theTraceabilityadd-in for effective and efficient event tracking.

As for theDynamics 365 Field Service, it will get an improvedCopilotand the ability to share links to work orders in theField Serviceapp inMicrosoft Teams. Both these enhancements have been available toDynamics 365 Field Serviceusers since April 17, 2024.

AI has been a key component in manufacturing for quite some time now.Intel’s use of AI-based tools in designing processors, in addition to streamlining other workflows, is a testament to this.

Last year,Microsoft and Seimens built an industrial Copilotaimed at improving productivity.Microsoft’sAutoDev, another significant development in the AI landscape, is expected torelegate developers to the role of supervisors.

What do you think about the future of AI in industries and Microsoft’s contribution to it? Share with our readers in the comments section.

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Microsoft aims for AI in manufacturing, introduces industry-oriented solutions

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