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AI for industry & production

An efficiency leap for
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AI is not just for large corporations. Optimise your production, secure quality through optical inspection and avoid unplanned downtime – scalable, pragmatic and integrated directly into your shopfloor processes.

Discover benefits
Smart factory

AI on the shop floor

Easy to implement, measurable success.

Visual inspection

Automated optical quality control detects scratches, cracks or assembly errors in milliseconds.

Typically less manual inspection effort

OEE optimisation

Real-time analysis of overall equipment effectiveness and automatic identification of bottlenecks.

Noticeably higher efficiency

Digital master

Preserve the experience of your top experts in a corporate LLM for new staff.

Noticeably faster onboarding

Smart maintenance

AI-controlled spare-parts stocking and scheduling based on wear forecasts.

Minimal stock costs & downtime
Manufacturing reality

Where production businesses lose efficiency

Unplanned downtime

A machine failure can cost a great deal per hour. Reactive maintenance is expensive and risky. Sensor data often sits unused in data silos.

Predictive maintenance warns weeks ahead
Manual quality inspection

Human inspectors tire, miss micro-defects and can only do spot checks. With zero-defect requirements that is a systematic risk.

AI vision inspects 100% in real time
Skills shortage on the shop floor

Experienced machine operators retire, the next generation is missing. The know-how is in people's heads, not in systems.

A corporate LLM preserves expert knowledge
Data without insight

PLC, MES, ERP – the systems collect terabytes. But no one analyses them systematically. Optimisation potential stays hidden.

AI analytics uncovers patterns
B2B visibility

Is your business recommended by AI as an industry leader?

Buyers and engineers ask ChatGPT for suppliers and solutions. GEO makes sure your company appears in these answers.

The problem

B2B buyers increasingly use AI assistants for supplier research. Those missing from these answers lose orders to more visible competitors.

The solution

GEO optimises your digital B2B presence for AI search systems: technical competence, certifications and quality signals are structured accordingly.

2020 Google answers directly
2025+ AI recommends directly
B2B research
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Which supplier offers the best AI-assisted quality control?
A frequently named company is your production business. It is praised for its AI-assisted quality assurance and low defect rates.
Visible in
Marketing for tech

Sales & employer branding

Recruiting campaigns

B2B sales support

Innovation marketing

Recruiting campaigns

B2B sales support

Innovation marketing

The KIKOM Industry Workshop

Quality, maintenance, efficiency:
where does AI fit into your
production?

Every production line generates data – vibration, temperature, cycle times, images. AI turns this raw data into concrete optimisations: detect errors before they happen. Plan maintenance before the machine stops. Secure quality without manual effort. In the strategy workshop we analyse your manufacturing processes and identify the most effective AI levers.

  • Shopfloor analysis: where are the biggest losses? (downtime, scrap, changeover times)
  • Data audit: which machine data is already available?
  • Quick wins: what can be implemented immediately with existing sensors?
  • Retrofit check: which older machines can be made AI-capable?
  • ROI calculation: a concrete payback calculation for your use case

AI Strategy Workshop: Industry

1,710
net of VAT (EU B2B reverse charge applies on valid VAT-ID)

3 hours • on-site on the shop floor or remote • incl. preparation and a results document

Your outcome:

A concrete implementation plan for AI in your production: which use cases deliver the highest ROI, which data is available, what the delivery costs and how quickly it pays off.

Complementary AI services

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FAQ

Common questions about AI in production

Do we have to send our data to the cloud?

No. For industry we offer edge-AI solutions that run on-premise and need no outbound data connection.

Does it work with older machines too?

Often yes. Through retrofitting with inexpensive sensors, "analogue" machines can also be made AI-capable.

How quickly does such a project pay off?

In quality control in particular, the investment often pays off within months through reduced scrap. In the initial consultation we calculate transparently for your case.

How does AI-based quality control work in practice?

Cameras capture products on the line. AI analyses in real time for errors, scratches, dimensional deviations. Faulty parts are automatically rejected. The system learns continuously and becomes more precise.

Can AI also predict maintenance needs?

Yes, predictive maintenance. Sensors monitor vibration, temperature, power consumption. AI detects anomalies and warns of failures – often weeks in advance. That minimises unplanned downtime.

Does it work with our ERP/MES system?

We integrate AI solutions into common systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, PROXIA or others. Via interfaces, production data can be synced and processes automated.

Do we need data scientists on the team?

No. We develop the solution, train the models and hand over a ready-to-use system. Your team operates it via simple dashboards – no programming skills needed.

How much data do we need to start?

For quality control: 500-1,000 images per defect type. For predictive maintenance: 3-6 months of sensor data. We often start with pre-trained models and refine them with your data.

What does an AI solution cost for an SME?

The cost depends on scope. With reduced scrap, the investment pays off quickly. In the initial consultation we calculate transparently.

How long does implementation take?

A pilot (e.g. quality control on one line) is productive in 8-12 weeks. Scaling to further lines is then faster. We always start with a manageable proof of concept.

Markus M. Kirchmair - AI expert

"Data is the new oil, but only AI is the refinery that draws real value from it."

Partner for Industry 4.0

Markus M. Kirchmair

Markus Kirchmair advises manufacturing companies on the step towards the smart factory. His focus is on deploying AI pragmatically where it brings immediate relief in the skills shortage and measurable quality benefits.

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Let's find out together where AI offers the biggest lever in your production – from predictive maintenance and quality control to process optimisation.