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Every major technology wave comes with big predictions about how it will change the world, and many of today's predictions center on AI. But what happens when AI meets manufacturing? It may have less to do with robots and more to do with an idea proposed by futurist and author Alvin Toffler in his 1980 book "The Third Wave." Vanesa M. Listek discusses the “prosumer,” a blend of producer and consumer.

Every major technology wave comes with big predictions about how it will change the world, and many of today's predictions center on AI. But what happens when AI meets manufacturing? It may have less to do with robots and more to do with an idea proposed by futurist and author Alvin Toffler in his 1980 book "The Third Wave." Vanesa M. Listek discusses the “prosumer,” a blend of producer and consumer.

Every major technology wave comes with big predictions about how it will change the world, and many of today's predictions center on AI. But what happens when AI meets manufacturing? It may have less to do with robots and more to do with an idea proposed by futurist and author Alvin Toffler in his 1980 book "The Third Wave." Vanesa M. Listek discusses the “prosumer,” a blend of producer and consumer.

A few technologies in history have managed to be both: language, the printing press, and the steam engine are all tools that saved enormous labor and, almost as a side effect, expanded what a person could be. AI belongs to that small category. It makes making things feel more possible. 😉 https://lnkd.in/d6fbVSez

A while back, I posted about how I feel that AI is basically the newest tool in our fabrication belt, just like parametric CAD or 3D printing. I have also been looking at how it works upstream, way before we start designing anything. Coming up with creative new ideas isn't necessarily the hard part. The hard part is making sense of the noise, the mountain of consumer research, trends, trials, claims, and the messy data we get at the start of every project. For years, I've spent a massive amount of time manually wrangling that data into a clear vision that project teams can actually agree on. AI is completely changing this step. It isn't a magic idea generator; it is the ultimate synthesizer. It does the heavy lifting to organize all that raw, conflicting data into actionable parameters, but it still requires a skilled human at the helm. The prompts we use must be thoughtfully directed, deliberate, and well-crafted. AI can structure the noise, but we still have to define the intent. Just like advanced simulation reduced time and risk at the back end of development, AI is speeding up the front end. It is doing exactly what experienced designers have always done, finding the signal in the noise, just a lot faster. It lets us get from abstract research to tangible concepts and design directions in a fraction of the time. How are you using AI to bridge the gap between messy data and actionable blueprints? https://lnkd.in/gnv-zruP

New article: How Can AI Revolutionize Pre-Press Automation While Enhancing Human Oversight? Learn practical ways AI can accelerate pre-flight approvals, reduce errors, and augment—not replace—human expertise in print production. Read the full post: https://wix.to/qZ7cf1s #PrePress #AI #PrintProduction #QualityControl #WorkflowAutomation #DesignOps

First Article is Amtech’s new AI in Hardtech publication, helping engineering teams accelerate hardware development and improve manufacturing workflows. #AIInHardtech #HardwareDevelopment #AI https://lnkd.in/gUrJtjS5

In this episode of The Liftoff, Keith sits down with Paul Powers, CEO & Co-Founder of Physna, to explore why the next wave of AI won't just generate content—it will understand objects, manufacturing, engineering, and supply chains. Paul explains how Physna's "Physical DNA" technology enables AI to understand 3D objects, helping companies dramatically improve product design, procurement, robotics, digital twins, and manufacturing intelligence. The conversation also covers reshoring manufacturing, AI infrastructure, startup timing, and why physical AI could become one of the biggest technology shifts of the decade. • What Physical AI actually means • How Physna teaches computers to understand 3D objects • Why AI struggles with the physical world today • Saving manufacturers hundreds of millions of dollars • Digital twins, robotics & engineering AI • The future of manufacturing and reshoring • AI, 3D printing & security challenges • Startup lessons from building deep-tech companies • Why timing matters more than most founders realizeCan AI Stop Illegal 3D Printing Without Invading Privacy? @Physna3D #Guns #Infringement #SafeHobbyist #GunLaws https://lnkd.in/gkhvvFVs

In this series, Joris Peels is using AI, including an unreleased deep research tool, to look at the desktop #3Dprinting filament market. He then compares the results with our known data to see where AI research tools make sense, and where (and how) they make mistakes.

In this series, Joris Peels is using AI, including an unreleased deep research tool, to look at the desktop #3Dprinting filament market. He then compares the results with our known data to see where AI research tools make sense, and where (and how) they make mistakes.