Main use cases
| Use case | What it does | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Predictive maintenance | Anticipates failures from sensor data | Reliable machine data history |
| Quality control | Detects defects from images | Labelled images of good and bad parts |
| Planning and logistics | Optimises schedules, stock and routes | Clean production and order data |
| Energy | Spots waste and optimises consumption | Metering per line or machine |
| Documentation | Turns procedures into searchable answers | Up-to-date documents |
| Safety | Analyses incident reports for patterns | Consistent incident records |
Prerequisites before investing
- Data: is it collected, stored and reliable?
- Process: is the current process stable and documented?
- People: who will use the result, and are they involved?
- Measure: what will success look like in numbers?
Start small
Begin with documentation and reporting uses, which need little data infrastructure, while you prepare data for heavier projects.
Opportunities for service providers
Small manufacturers need help with procedures, quality documentation, supplier communication and simple dashboards. See the industry guide for project ideas.
Prices, budgets and timelines are indicative orders of magnitude for an international audience. Adjust them to your local market and check official sources before any decision. No income is promised.
