The AI Transformation Award

75% Faster, 100% Smarter: Redefining CAM Velocity

MD Technology Strategy, AI, DLT.

Adam Wisniewski

TLDR

AI-Powered Knowledge Scaling & Monetization in CAM ManufacturingA system that captures the expertise of top CAM engineers to drastically reduce production efforts and create a new revenue stream.

  • The Problem: Highly efficient, experienced engineers who can optimize CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) processes are rare and difficult to scale.
  • The Solution: Developed a system that learns directly from the best engineers and distributes their expertise to the entire workforce, democratizing top-tier knowledge.
  • The Result: Slashed CAM engineering effort by 75% and overall production effort by 25%. The platform was so successful that it is now monetized and licensed to competing production companies.

Project Introduction

Large machine manufacturer had a challenge: Experienced engineers are much more efficient in parametrising the CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) production processes. But they are rare.So we built a system that learns from the best, and provides the knowledge to all. In fact, to more than all the company’s engineers, as the platform is now available to their competing production companies, for a fee.This allows to cut the CAM engineering effort by 75%, and the overall production effort by 25%.

What client problem does this project solve?

Only a small number of the company’s 30’000 engineers are experienced. Those who are not need up to 4 times as long for the CAM engineering process.Learning from the most experienced employees, the system helps all engineers to work much more efficiently, cutting the CAM engineering process time by 75%.

AI Solution Implemented (technical details)

AI solution built into the company's CAM engineering platform that pre-fills the parameters for a CAM process based on learnings from previous such processes.The solution was build on Microsoft's Azure platform, directly sourcing data from the company's production systems, analysing them and providing the best settings for each new production process with OpenAI's technology.

What are the quantifiable results (ROI, KPIs, etc.) of this project?

CAM programming time reduced by 75% (for 15'000 employees)Overall production efficiency increased by 15-20%Additional revenue streams by providing the platform to other companies

Proof of excellence: why should you win this award?

This project combines many advantages that a good AI implementation enables:- Automation of a previously time-consuming, manual process- Optimisation of processes based on production data- Continuous learning and improvement- Direct, measurable benefits for employees and the company- Basis for further improvements and business models