GoSmarter AI Blog

The GoSmarter blog covers AI and digital transformation from a metals manufacturing perspective. Practical use cases, implementation guides, industry strategy, and plain-English takes on the tech that actually matters on the shop floor.

No fluff. No thought-leadership waffle dressed up as insight. Just practical articles written for people who run metal cutting, distribution, and processing operations.

Topics covered

Mill certificates and compliance stop chasing PDFs and test reports
Cutting optimisation AI cut lists that actually reduce scrap
Inventory management real-time visibility beyond spreadsheets
Digital transformation modernise without an 18-month ERP project
AI for manufacturing SMEs practical AI without an IT department

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Archived Content 127 posts
Blog and Articles 120 posts
Case Studies 15 posts
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Tutorials & Learning 43 posts
News & Updates 90 posts

Smart Manufacturing is all about Real-Time Data Analytics

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
May 24, 2021
Updated Mar 24, 2026

Manufacturers are spending far too much time on data entry or looking at stale data which is hindering growth. Here are seven ways real-time data can turn things around.

European AI Act

Ruth Kearney
Archive
May 18, 2021
Updated Apr 2, 2026

The European Commission proposes new rules and actions aiming to turn Europe into the global hub for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Solange Borrego
Archive , Blog
May 18, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Manufacturers need Data Champions to help them succeed in today’s digital world. To learn more about how you can find your Data Champion for your team or company, read on!

Reports supported by AI & automation

Steph Locke
Archive
May 11, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Data compilation for reports created by experts is usually more time consuming than writing the valuable content. Using AI and no-code automation techniques, data collation and visualisation can be greatly streamlined, letting staff focus on the value.

Checklists make everything better - including responsible AI!

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
May 10, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Building a checklist to cover the six key areas of responsible AI can drive better outcomes and returns for your business. Start with the list of areas as a discussion aid and grow your checklist with use.

Using AI to make your warehouse operations smarter

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
May 7, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

You can benefit from lower overheads by using AI to manage stock levels, whilst building a more scalable warehouse operation that is safer for employees, using AI.

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
May 5, 2021
Updated Mar 27, 2026

With the pace of output on machines ever increasing, quality control becomes a lot tougher. Using AI to detect defective products sooner can help scale your quality processes and avoid significant stops.

EU to recruit world-class AI researchers

Steph Locke
Archive , Blog
Mar 22, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

While Europe is a global leader in academic research of human-centric artificial intelligence we lag behind when it comes to putting research into practice.

How can Digital Innovation Hubs support SMEs to adopt AI?

Ruth Kearney
Archive
Mar 15, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

A workshop on “AI-standardisation landscape & the role of Digital Innovation Hubs (DHIs)” discussed the role hubs can play in supporting the uptake of AI among SMEs and how they can help technology frontrunners.

Microsoft Ignite 2021 announcements for manufacturers

Steph Locke
Archive
Mar 2, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Microsoft Ignite is kicking off and as usual it's packed with announcements. This post gives folks in manufacturing a quick run down of the most important stuff they need to read about. Enjoy!

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