Ear on Processing
Using AI to monitor and reduce energy use with Israel Ortiz
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Key takeaways
- AI is becoming increasingly important in manufacturing, with specific industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage leading the way.
- Energy efficiency can greatly benefit from AI and IoT technologies, shifting the focus from reactive to proactive monitoring of assets.
- Accruent’s tools are designed to help manufacturers save costs and improve efficiency, particularly in refrigeration management.
- Smaller manufacturers may face challenges in adopting AI, but advancements in technology aim to make these solutions more accessible.
- Measuring ROI from AI tools involves understanding both cost savings and improved asset management capabilities.
Summary
The Rise of AI in Manufacturing
The podcast opens with an overview of the significant advancements and rising adoption of AI in manufacturing, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage. Israel Ortiz highlights that 2025 has been a pivotal year for these changes, noting the varying degrees of AI integration among different industries. While some sectors adopt AI rapidly, others lag behind.
Energy Efficiency through AI and IoT
A major focus of the discussion is the role of AI and IoT in improving energy efficiency within manufacturing processes. Ortiz explains that companies traditionally monitor equipment performance through vibration and temperature analysis, but the future lies in utilizing energy consumption data to predict failures and manage costs effectively.
Accruent's Role and Technologies
Israels discusses the specific offerings of Accruent, emphasizing their suite of products designed to help processors save energy and maintain production quality. He details how Accruent's IoT devices track refrigeration costs, which are among the highest in the industry, and facilitate proactive maintenance to prevent issues.
Challenges for Smaller Manufacturers
The conversation touches on the accessibility of AI tools for smaller manufacturers, noting that while larger companies may adopt these technologies first due to their resources, the goal is to make AI tools like those from Accruent available to small businesses over time. Ortiz anticipates a wider reach of these technologies in the coming years.
Demonstrating ROI from AI Tools
Lastly, Ortiz elaborates on how Accruent measures return on investment for its users by looking at asset uptime and maintenance costs. The goal is to provide a clearer picture of savings achieved through AI, enabling manufacturers to quantify their investment in technology.
Sponsors
- Accruent · Accruent provides workplace and asset management software to various industries, helping companies monitor and optimize their processes through AI tools.
Show notes
The VP and general manager of Accruent explains why energy efficiency may be the next frontier for AI in manufacturing.
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