Webinars

In the webinar presentation "AI in Action: Applications of Generative AI in Manufacturing" by Carlos Garcia, Head of AI Strategy at IMR, a comprehensive overview is provided of how LLMs are influencing the manufacturing sector. Carlos begins with a historical perspective as he demystifies the concepts of Generative AI and dives into its potential applications in manufacturing.

See more: https://imr.ie/2024/03/29/applications-of-generative-ai-in-manufacturing/

Introduction to AI and Machine Learning Course - https://pages.imr.ie/introduction-to-ai-machine-learning-training-course

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
1.23 - Carlos Garcia, outline of presentation
2:15 - Plato on the innovation of written characters
3:13 - Generative AI - History and Potential
5:50 - Manufacturing and Generative AI
8:10 - Applications of LLMs in Manufacturing
9:19 - What LLMs are good at
10:55 - What LLMs are bad at
13:38 - Open-source vs closed models
14:35 - Potential applications in Manufacturing - Use case 1 - Analyse machine logs
15:27 - Use case 2 - Data analysis expert
16:32 - Use case 3 - Extract information from diagrams
17:27 - Use case 4 - Working with technical manuals
18:32 - Use case 5 - Asset maintenance
20:16 - Use case 6 - Machine vision
21:25 - Use case 7 - Robotics
22:27 - Summary
24: 17 - Introduction to AI and Machine Learning course
24:51 - Q&A

Find out more: https://imr.ie/2024/02/08/potential-of-renewable-energy-in-manufacturing/

The recent webinar led by Diana Vaz, a Renewable Research Technologist with IMR, illuminated the pathway for manufacturing sectors to embrace renewable energy technologies (RETs) for sustainable development. Diana's insightful presentation highlighted the crucial role of Solar PV, Wind Turbines, Battery Storage, Heat Pumps, Geothermal, Biomass, CHP, and Hydrogen in driving the decarbonisation of the industry.

More on the Green Book - https://pages.imr.ie/green-book-empowering-irelands-renewable-future

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Diana Vaz, Outline of presentation
2:19 - Why energy transition is important for industry
3:50 - The different Renewable Energy Systems
5:17 - Solar PV
11:45 - Wind Turbines
15:44 - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
21:27 - Heat Pumps
25:40 - Geothermal
27:45 - Combined Heat and Power
34:19 - Biomass
39:47 - Green Hydrogen
45:09 - Renewable Energy Systems Feasibility Assessment
48:27 - Green Book
49:25 - Q&A

Find out more: https://imr.ie/2023/12/07/defect-data-heatmaps-and-analytics-achieving-zero-scrap-manufacturing/

Are you looking for a way to reduce scrap rates, improve product quality, and increase profitability in your manufacturing organisation? This webinar introduces a software application to help you achieve these goals.

Quantic is a software application, designed to enable and empower companies to capture, understand and generate business value from their manufacturing process defect data.

Quantic simplifies the process of capturing manufacturing defect data and applies generalised and advanced analytics to identify anomalous trends and facilitate targeted quality improvements.

In this insightful webinar "Advanced Machine Tool Monitoring using Machine Data and Low-Cost Sensors", join Chris Judge, the Head of Machining Technologies at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), and Paul Moisy, Project Manager at Dawnlough Ltd, as they explore the transformation of manufacturing processes through the deployment of low-cost sensors and controller data acquisition solutions.

Hear firsthand how multiple research partnership projects between IMR and Dawnlough are offering unique insights into the manufacturing process, and driving employee engagement with production monitoring systems. Dive into the real-world application of these technologies, demonstrated by Dawnlough's own experience, which has had a significant impact on key performance indicators (KPIs), including a remarkable increase in machine efficiency by 24%.

Join us for this captivating discussion that blends theory, real-life case studies, and expert insights, all aimed at demystifying the future of manufacturing in the era of digitisation and Industry 4.0. This webinar is a must-watch for anyone invested in the manufacturing sector, looking to stay competitive in their market sector.

How do you know where to start or go next on your digitisation journey?

In this video, IMR will bring you through a journey of how to ensure you are delivering value from your digitisation investments.
We will look at the principles of how to prioritise your activities, talk through examples of where companies often go wrong, and explore the concepts of investing for future business growth.

We will show how global frameworks such as the WEF-supported Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) can help you on this journey and comment on the biggest opportunities we have seen to date for Irish industry.

We welcome Sean Ryan from Thormac, who has completed this SIRI process with IMR, to share his experience of the value this brought to his company and their digitisation journey.

Speakers:

Fergus Quilligan, Director of Analytics, IMR
Adrian Hovenden, Industrial Solutions Architect, IMR
Sean Ryan, Managing Director, Thormac

https://imr.ie/2023/04/14/valuing-water-in-irish-manufacturing/
Discover key insights into global and Irish water usage, waste, sanitation, quality, and stress, as well as strategies for efficient water management.

Learn from the analysis of the project "The True Cost of Water" and understand why effective water management is crucial for industries in Ireland. Explore innovative approaches such as water mapping, metering, and monitoring design, cost of water demystification, and a comprehensive list of water-saving opportunities. Discover the potential savings of up to €320,000 per year through practical strategies like "Restrict Constant Flow Required" and "Water Use Optimisation." Overcome challenges related to early engagement with critical functions, time management, and missing information with expert tips from experienced operations team members.
Learn key lessons in identifying large water users, creating opportunities for water reduction, and gaining accurate insights on operational costs.

Discover how IMR can support your industry through water visualisation, optimisation, and excellence.

For more information on the course - email marketing@imr.ie

Machine Learning is a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI), where we build a model based on sample data, in order to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to do so. In its application across business problems, machine learning has use cases such as demand forecasting, supply chain, and predictive maintenance.
Presented by Brian O’Halloran, Senior Industrial Analytics Researcher at IMR.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) finds its way into our lives more and more, we need to ensure that we maximize its power while also addressing its potential shortcomings. Interpretability, fairness, security, and privacy are some of the core principles that should be built into any responsible AI software.

In this talk by IMR's Senior Technologist, Dr Carlos Garcia, he explains these principles and discusses why they are important for manufacturing companies interested in AI.

IMR's Senior XR Lead, Sam Del Greco introduces IMR's brand new XR (AR/VR) Lab and recording studio, walking you through its capability and why it is an important resource for Irish industry.

Using 360° Media can create stunning virtual tours, but there is so much more it can do too. Charlie will discuss some of these applications including creating and viewing 360° imagery tours for the use of immersive training which only requires the same level of effort as making a PowerPoint presentation. These tours will support the XR industry standard, meaning all tours/training experiences can be viewed on AR or VR devices.