How manufacturers can scale AI by overcoming data
Automation World has published an article by Lakshmi Duvoor, Head of U.S. Central Business Unit at Altimetrik, titled “Scaling AI in Manufacturing: Overcoming Data and Organizational Barriers.”
Lakshmi explains why most manufacturing AI pilots stall — not because of the technology, but due to fragmented data and the disconnect between IT and OT teams. He emphasizes the need for standardized data, cross-functional collaboration, and adaptive AI models that learn from variability rather than rigid parameters.
As he notes: “Models should be capable of learning from variability rather than relying on rigid parameters, allowing them to adapt to new products or formats.”
The article lays out a roadmap for building scalable, adaptive AI-driven automation systems that can deliver real, repeatable value across plants and production lines.