Manufacturing

Manufacturing Innovation and AI

Discover how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are transforming the manufacturing sector. From optimising production processes to reducing waste and improving sustainability, modern manufacturing is being revolutionised by smart solutions.

Our content covers practical applications of AI in manufacturing, including supply chain optimisation, quality control, predictive maintenance, and sustainable production methods. Whether you’re looking to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, or minimise your environmental impact, you’ll find valuable insights here.

Learn about real-world case studies, industry best practices, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of manufacturing. We focus on actionable strategies that help manufacturers leverage technology to stay competitive in an evolving landscape.

MillCert Reader Saves 10 Hours Monthly for Production Teams

MillCert Reader is helping steel production teams save hours by automatically extracting key data from mill certificates and renaming documents in seconds

GoSmarter.ai offers free tools to minimise waste for the steel sector

Cardiff-based Nightingale HQ has launched a free suite of digital tools to help steel manufacturers boost efficiency, cut waste, and lower carbon emissions - GoSmarter.ai

Steel MillCert Reader launched

We’re excited to share that MillCert Reader is now live on GoSmarter.ai and it’s already making life easier for production teams.

Nightingale HQ delivers on scrap cutting trials with steel manufacturer

{Cardiff, December 2024} – As the steel industry continues to account for nearly one-third of global industrial CO₂ emissions, the imperative for innovative, sustainable production methods has never been greater. Nightingale HQ, a pioneering force in industrial AI, has developed GoSmarter: a cutting-edge, AI-powered toolkit that enables steel manufacturers to dramatically reduce material waste and carbon emissions.

CEO speaks at European Manufacturing Conference

CEO Ruth Kearney will speak at the 2024 European Manufacturing Conference to be held in Brussels this month.

STRADA Project Empowers Women in Manufacturing with Leadership Programme

Co-funded by EIT Manufacturing, Strada provides leadership tools to women in manufacturing to tackle the gender gap in the industry. Nightingale HQ is a core partner and also leads the Leading Digitalisation masterclass.

Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference hightlights

It was great to contribute to the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Titanic Exhibition Centre last week. I was there to talk about our approach to greener software, to promote Strada and to network with the wider manufacturing community.

NHQ attend Databricks's Data + AI World Tour

We were invited to attend Databricks’s “Data + AI World Tour” event, held at the ExCel in London, UK, on 11th Sept 2024. The data platform Databricks has been an increasingly valuable tool for Nightingale HQ’s software development.

NHQ to speak at Northern Ireland Manufacturing Conference

Our CEO Ruth Kearney will give several talks at this year’s Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition happening in Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast on 12 September.

Whitepaper on Sustainable Serverless Computing for Manufacturers

Nightingale HQ has released a technology whitepaper that investigates the landscape of sustainable serverless computing for manufacturers. Titled ‘Serverless Cloud Architectures for Sustainable Manufacturing Compute" the paper provides a detailed blueprint for leveraging serverless computing to drive environmental sustainability in manufacturing processes.