Foreword
The GM AI Foundry Industrial Accelerator has provided a unique opportunity for manufacturing
and engineering SMEs in the Greater Manchester region to acquire a solid knowledge base
and upskill mid to senior-level managers in the fields of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
(AI), Internet of Things (IoT) by developing a Use Case that suit their business’ needs, with
the help of numerous experts from IN4.0 Group and their partners.
The GM AI Foundry Industrial Accelerator consisted of 5 days of session delivering from the
IN4.0 Group Tech Team and selected partners, in addition to 1 day reserved for a celebration
and networking event at HOST Salford.
The GM AI Foundry Industrial Accelerator offered an unparalleled set of sessions delivered
by experts in the fields of AI, Machine Learning & IoT, hosting speakers not only from the
IN4.0 Group Cyber & Tech Team but also by prestigious organisations and businesses such
as AWS, Lancashire University & Crystal Doors.
Furthermore, the SMEs had the chance to develop individual Use Cases to suit their business
needs, based on 3 distinct Proofs of Concept (PoCs): Machine Condition and Monitoring,
Supply chain digitalisation, and process automation using IoT.
The SMEs were provided with technological equipment and step-by-step digital guides on the
PoCs, thus being able to get a better grasp of the concepts presented and understand the
importance of the aforementioned technologies. Lastly, all the SMEs received continuous
support from the IN4.0 via 1-2-1 calls, visits at HOST and emails.
Ultimately, two of the cornerstones of the GM AI Foundry Accelerator Programme was the
engagement and communication between the participating SMEs and with HOST/IN4.0
Group, through which long-term, sustainable relationships could be established. There have
been delegates that eventually came on board with HOST or even built collaboration routes
between them and with all participating organisations (such as Lancaster University).
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