GANESH BUKKA
DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
GANESH BUKKA
TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT & GLOBAL HEAD OF INDUSTRY 4.0
COMPANY: HITACHI DIGITAL SERVICES
INDUSTRY: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Ganesh has over 25 years’ experience in technology, sustainable business and digital solutions. At Hitachi Digital Services he guides digital transformation initiatives.
Q. HOW WILL AGENTIC AI TRANSFORM EXISTING QUALITY CONTROL AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE MODELS?
» Agentic AI is a game-changer in manufacturing. Unlike traditional AI, agentic AI autonomously reasons data and works towards more accurate outcomes continuously.
We’ ve seen firsthand the impact of deploying agentic AI in our factories, particularly through our Advanced Quality Inspection( AQI) solution.
Here, robotic spot dogs capture images and videos of the final product assembly. This computer vision data is processed in real-time at the edge, where agentic AI constantly refines the model, improving inconsistencies, defects and deviations to enhance product quality.
Additionally, agentic AI investigates the root causes of machinery stoppages, improving Overall Equipment Efficiency( OEE) and Operational Availability( OA).
We’ ve already deployed this technology across over 400 machines in a leading automotive manufacturer, improving quality control and predictive maintenance.
Q. HOW IS AI CHALLENGING TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING PARADIGMS IN MANUFACTURING, PARTICULARLY THROUGH INTEGRATION WITH DIGITAL TWINS?
» It’ s revolutionising the way we think about digital twins in manufacturing.
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