Apple and Michigan State University recently hosted the inaugural Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum, focused on how AI is being implemented across multiple manufacturing workflows. Here are the details.
Apple to host more events at MSU in coming months
Last year, Apple announced the creation of the Apple Manufacturing Academy as part of the company’s $600 billion advanced manufacturing program to invest in manufacturing and supply chain capabilities in the United States.
Recently, the company hosted its first Spring Forum, which brought together small and medium-sized businesses focused on AI and smart manufacturing.
Hosted at Michigan State University, the two-day event focused on the practical deployment of AI in production environments, with participating companies such as Block Imaging sharing how they apply these techniques in real-world operations.
During the first day, speakers from industry-leading companies such as McKinsey, Magna, LightGuide and Medtronic explored the challenges and benefits of implementing AI solutions at scale.
The day also included a poster session featuring participating students and companies, as well as a fireside chat between Apple Vice President of Product Operations Priya Balasubramaniam and Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz on how AI is reshaping manufacturing and workforce skills.
On the second day, participants were taken on four off-site tours, which included a tour of the Block Imaging facilities, as well as stops at the Peckham Rare Isotope Beam Facility and the Dairy Cattle Education and Research Center.
From Apple’s press release:
At Block Imaging – a Michigan-based company that services and refurbishes medical imaging equipment, including CT scanners and MRI machines that keep healthcare providers operating across the country – this transformation is already underway. Apple Manufacturing Academy participant Block Imaging welcomed forum attendees to its facility for an interactive tour where they could see first-hand how the company has applied learnings from the program to modernize its operations and improve factory efficiency.
The Apple Manufacturing Academy and Michigan State University will host another session on May 12-13, focused on data, followed by a session on June 9-10 on quality. An event is also planned for July 14 and 15.
Each session is part of a free training program for employees of small and medium-sized businesses, covering topics such as AI, automation analytics, and failure analysis, as well as hands-on consultation with Apple engineers and academic experts.
To learn more about the Apple Manufacturing Academy, including its upcoming events, follow this link.
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