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Course Outline

Introduction to AI in Manufacturing

  • Emerging trends in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
  • Overview of AI applications in operational contexts.
  • Key performance metrics and KPIs.

Data Collection and Preparation

  • Sources of manufacturing data (sensors, PLCs, MES).
  • Cleaning and formatting time-series data.
  • Utilising Pandas and Jupyter for preprocessing.

Descriptive and Diagnostic Analytics

  • Data exploration and visualisation techniques.
  • Correlation analysis and root cause identification.
  • Creating custom dashboards using Power BI.

Machine Learning for Process Optimisation

  • Supervised and unsupervised learning methods.
  • Clustering techniques for pattern discovery.
  • Regression and classification models for prediction.

AI for Predictive Maintenance and Quality Control

  • Anomaly detection and predictive alerting systems.
  • Models for predicting equipment failure.
  • Enhancing product quality through model insights.

Real-Time Analytics and Feedback Loops

  • Streaming data and real-time processing techniques.
  • Integration with SCADA/MES systems.
  • Automated feedback mechanisms for process adjustments.

Case Study and Capstone Project

  • Hands-on analysis of real-world datasets.
  • Designing and validating an optimisation model.
  • Final presentation of an AI-driven improvement plan.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of manufacturing processes or operational management.
  • Practical experience in data analysis or Excel-based reporting.
  • Basic familiarity with programming or scripting languages.

Target Audience

  • Process engineers.
  • Plant supervisors.
  • Lean Six Sigma practitioners.
 21 Hours

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