The Future of AI and Automation in Manufacturing 2026-2030
[Podcast The Tech Lounge]
Episode 03 is live.
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a brain trapped inside a server. The era of pure software hype is over; the hardware revolution has begun.
In the third episode of The Tech Lounge, we unpack what this massive shift to "Physical AI" means for the factory floor:
Why the manufacturing industry is finally escaping "pilot purgatory" and deploying Agentic AI to catch and fix physical mistakes in real-time
How bridging the gap between IT and OT requires a massive new "hard tech ecosystem," including Private 5G and living Digital Twins
What the rise of AI-driven micro-factories and the "New Collar" worker means for the future of the global supply chain
A relaxed lounge-style discussion exploring the biggest ideas behind this new era of AI.
🎧 Episode 03 - The Future of AI and Automation in Manufacturing 2026-2030
Listen now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N8susDxETvg?si=SSbeKfSoTjHhEzbB
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More about the analysis: https://aiquinta.ai/insight/the-future-of-ai-and-automation-in-manufacturing-2026-2030/
For Spotify listeners: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kggNC6fkWwADwzYB6SvQO?si=Dtk8QAZiSiG8yQ1qh0wKhw