The biggest players in manufacturing convened at ARC Industry Leadership Forum, and they were all-in on AI. Nico Duursema CEO, Cerilon, delivers his keynote address at the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in Orlando, Fla. (Image: ARC Advisory Group, taken from X, formerly Twitter) There is a lingering sentiment among the manufacturing community that the trends towards AI, digitalization and digital transformation (collectively referred to as Industry 5.0) are nothing more than marketing hype designed to sell new products and software. Nothing could be further from the truth. Granted, any new trend will always have an element of bandwagon business from marginal players and hype-riders looking to benefit from the latest trends. But in terms of how digital transformation and AI are being researched and implemented in the manufacturing industry, there is plenty of steak to go along with all that sizzle. One of the best ways to distinguish between an over-hyped trend and something with substance is to watch who is watching it. A great place to see that in action was at the recent ARC Industry Leadership Forum, which took place in Orlando, Fla. February 10-13. This year’s event was almost entirely focused on AI, digital transformation and […]