Manufacturing Digital April 2026 | Page 108

» Advanced analytics and AI are transforming modern factories by enabling a more human-centric, resilient and sustainable operating model, while moving intelligence closer to the industrial edge. Instead of relying solely on centralised systems, manufacturers are increasingly adopting Industrial Edge AI to make real-time, mission-critical decisions at the point of operation— reducing latency, improving accuracy and minimising downtime. At Hitachi, we have been investing significantly across these areas and our solutions bring this transformation into real-world operations. For example, our Automated Quality Inspection system at the Hagerstown Advanced Rail Digital Factory combines human – AI collaboration with industrial edge technologies to improve quality outcomes and operational efficiency. We also partnered with a global automotive leader on a Manufacturing Digital Transformation( MDT) programme, implementing a connected factory platform by identifying and integrating critical equipment and sensors to enable predictive and adaptive analytics. In parallel, Rita ONE, our sustainability suite, helps manufacturers embed ESG objectives directly into day-to-day factory operations.