AI for Manufacturing: Where to Start and What's Possible
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Most manufacturers in Cumbria haven't started using AI yet and that's exactly why now is the time to understand it.This practical 90-minute workshop cuts through the hype and shows what AI can realistically do for a manufacturing business including where it's already proving its worth across the wider industry and how your business could apply it, whatever your starting point.
Through real case studies, live Q&A and practical takeaways, you'll leave with a clear, grounded view of what's worth doing - and what isn't – for a business like yours.
What you'll take away:
What AI can realistically do on the production floor – quality control, predictive maintenance and getting more from the data you already collect – explained in plain English
Real examples from the manufacturing sector and how they translate to a business like yours
Low-cost, low-risk entry points you can act on without a big IT team or data science budget
How to judge ROI and avoid the common, expensive mistakes
A simple framework for deciding your own first practical step
Format:
90 minutes with case studies, open Q&A and practical takeaways you can use straight away.
Who it's for:
Manufacturing business owners, operations leads and decision-makers curious about where AI could fit.
About the speaker:
Marco Rapaccini is a senior technologist who helps organisations turn AI and automation from hype into practical, measurable results. He has delivered AI and digital adoption programmes for enterprises across manufacturing, finance and technology sectors, and he also works with SME's on grounded, ROI-focused strategies. He's the founder of Fulginium, a Cumbria-based tech consulting business, and he's the Director of Technology at the Irish Sea Rim.
This workshop is fully funded by the Cumbria Accelerator: Business Support Programme, with places limited to one per business.
Date
Wednesday 14 October 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC+01)Location
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