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.

Advancing Digitalisation in the Midlands

CEO Ruth Kearney to speak at Advanced Technologies Industries & Manufacturing Cluster.

Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

CEO Ruth Kearney presents ‘Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing’ to the industry cohort taking the ‘Certificate in Leadership in Digitalisation of Manufacturing’.

Cardiff AI Company appoints new CEO as it expands operations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Nightingale HQ appoints Ruth Kearney as its new CEO.

Ruth Kearney joins Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Cluster (IDEAM)

New Year and new opportunities. I am delighted to be joining the Steering board of the Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing IDEAM Cluster and will be working with Jamie Meehan, PhD and Katrin Weittenhiller to grow the community and bring more opportunities to Irish manufacturers.

Change is hard but equipping your teams with the right tools makes it easier

As we see the back of 2021, another year of disruption and change, I reflect on organisational practices and share some thoughts on how to implement more effective change. Change is hard, so best to start with small doses of change.

How AI can improve your logistics fast

Logistics businesses and logistics have a huge opportunity to unlock additional value in their business through the use of data and AI integration. Areas of improvement include streamlining operations, managing the supply chain, pricing dynamically, agile planning, and enhanced forecasting.

Resilient supply chains: Microsoft technologies to assist with productivity and efficiency

Manufacturers can adapt to disruptions successfully, ensuring business continuity during distress, by building a resilient supply chain based on Microsoft tech. By modernising your supply chain you can optimise your workforce, build agile planning and distribution processes, enhance supply chain visibility, and maximise asset uptime and efficiency.

Industry 4.0 in a post-Covid world

Mckinsey’s report on manufacturing operations after Covid-19 takes an interesting look into the potential adoption pathways companies will take on the way to Industry 4.0 and some of the ways technology is changing the sector. It also identifies what ’lighthouses’, organisations successfully transforming at scale, are doing to make them succeed.

6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help

Persistent COVID-19 uncertainty, disruptive technologies, and supply chain challenges are some of the big concerns facing manufacturing CEOs and corporate leaders right now. However, despite uncertainty, we are seeing some promising trends around automation and transforming processes from the back office to the factory floor. Here are the top six board-level agenda items and a look into how AI can help.

Irish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference

We’re attending the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in Dublin, Ireland on the 23rd and 24th of November where our CEO will be giving two talks on how AI drives sustainable manufacturing and the power of no-code tools.