HEXTRONICS

23 OCTOBER 2024

23 OCT 2024

Curtis Lary on the future of AI in Manufacturing

At the IntraLogisteX USA Manufacturing Expo, Curtis Lary discusses how Hextronics leverages AI to streamline operations and overcome hurdles in the robotics industry.

(left to right) moderator James McLoughlin and panellists Curtis Lary and Fatima Panaiagua discussing ai integration

CEO and engineer of Hextronics, Curtis Lary, was invited to speak and answer questions about the benefits and challenges of the most transformative technologies shaping the future of manufacturing — artificial intelligence. As the leader of a company renowned for autonomous drone systems, Curt shared how AI has impacted Hextronics’ growth and operations, offering valuable insights into the efficiency of integrating AI into a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

AI AS A CATALYST FOR EFFICIENCY

INTELLIGENT USE OF RESOURCES, MORE PRECISE OUTCOMES

Moderator McLoughlin inquired about how AI is currently being assimilated into Hextronics' manufacturing and production sectors, and the issues it may solve or cause. Curtis Lary elaborated on how AI is most useful in automating repetitive and extensive tasks, allowing employees to focus on more complex problems and solutions. Curtis ensured that our production floor retains a human touch and is always double, if not triple, checked for quality assurance. He then emphasized how machine learning algorithms provide predictive analytics, helping Hextronics anticipate issues before they arise and optimize the lifecycle of the products.

McLoughlin also speculated how the integration of AI into legacy systems might be met with resistance and complications, causing productivity to subsequently suffer because of that. However, Curtis anticipated extreme technological advancement of the future when creating Hextronics four years ago and developed his products and team to be adaptable to changes in the industry. His team works alongside AI systems, using the technology to their advantage to ensure that the automation enhances, rather than replacing, human capabilities.

Curtis finished by accentuating the role which robotics and automation play in integrating AI into the manufacturing process by showcasing HexTech, a powerful development board recently released by Hextronics earlier this year. He explained how HexTech makes it incredibly simple to automate and run DC motors, 24V outputs, digital signal IOs, and more. The creative artistry behind this board was aided by AI to organize each component and produce a maximally efficient product.

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