The development of adaptive production systems that utilise artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins and robotics can help manufacturers to respond in real-time to demand fluctuations and adapt to supply chain disruptions, according to Microsoft Germany director Jana Kirchheim.
The introduction of adaptive production can also enable more personalised and customised approaches to regional markets and facilitate greater flexibility in manufacturing mixes.
Furthermore, adaptive production systems position businesses for long-term success by better equipping them to deal with a world of constant change and the introduction of new technologies, such as copilots and adaptive cloud approaches.
It represents a “transformative force”, enhancing responsiveness and developing greater autonomy, designed to complement human ingenuity.