AI & Digital Transformation Seminar Recap
NorthWind recently hosted its first seminar focused on Digital Transformation and AI in process automation. The event provided a space for attendees to learn about enhancing their process and new technologies as well as network with industry experts. With presentations and case studies from our industry partners on guiding manufacturers along their digital transformation journey, each manufacturer went away ideas and plans for enhancing their process.
Educational Sessions
Our distinguished presenters, including industry leaders and experts, shared valuable insights, practical strategies, and success stories on digital transformation:
Educational Sessions:
- Reese Tyson from Inductive Automation opened the seminar with “Laying the Right Foundation for Digital Transformation.”
- Mark Sailer and Lance Schutlz with KLN Family Brands and Nathan Karmer with NorthWind Technical Services co-presented a case study on MES (Manufacturing Execution System) implementation.
- Udaya Kumar from Rockwell Automation discussed “Embracing Smart Manufacturing: Trends, Challenges, and Technological Solutions.”
- Jay Pokorny from Extru-Tech covered Digital Twin Analytics.
- Zoe Nengite from Palantir spoke on “Connecting AI to Operational Decision Making.”
- Bill Ward from Northslope Technolgies, along with Michael Bosworth from NorthWind, co-presented a case study on AI and Large Language Models for process automation.
NorthWind Innovation Tour
The following day, attendees joined NorthWind for a hands-on tour at our Sabetha, KS headquarters to explore the latest innovations. Key tour stops included: