Modern technology, particularly AI, goes by many names, from ‘human mind enhancer’ and ‘invention of the future’ to ‘peril to humanity.’ Regardless of one’s perception, one thing is clear—AI is more than a buzzword; it’s a cutting-edge solution that, in 2024, permeates virtually all industries and sectors.
In a true spirit of innovation, Vegam Solutions, an ‘Industry 4.0’ enabler, embraced all that AI has to offer, creating unique platforms that transform conventional manufacturing into smart factories. The company, founded in 2007 by Subramanyam “Subbu” and Savita Kasibhat, believes that high technology, when leveraged adequately, can ignite a transformational shift in the industry, fostering a thriving environment where man, machine, and transactions co-exist in harmony.
How is Vegam Solutions sparking a tectonic industry shift?
By opening doors that didn’t even exist before, AI in manufacturing can make or break success and empower industrial manufacturing companies to increase their competitiveness. As technology continues to shape how fields operate, Vegam is spearheading this movement by leveraging digital solutions to help factories carve out clean core architecture, streamline processes, mitigate risks, and optimize profits.
At the heart of Vegam’s digitalization efforts is the firm’s dedication to illuminating technology’s full potential while honoring what makes companies special – their human resources and IP. “Watching current trends and societal approach to AI, it seems like it’s a term that’s overused but under-understood,” stresses Subbu. “It helps us set up editorials, create vacation plans, and find customers. At the same time, it solves manufacturing issues on the spot, maximizing production and productivity. What Vegam is doing is bridging expertise gaps, incorporating AI into a professional setting where its multi-faceted nature can truly shine.”
“It’s not about looking to fire people or replace the human element. It’s about letting AI handle the repetitive, laborious tasks while allowing people more time and freedom to unleash their full potential.”
After numerous tests of Vegam’s proprietary digital solutions, this ‘Industry 4.0’ enabler embarked on a mission to develop a state-of-the-art AI-powered co-pilot. Designed to provide real-time insights and suggestions, the co-pilot will help clients understand the nuanced dynamic of manufacturing and empower them to make informed decisions, even under pressure. Set to launch in Q1-Q2 2025, the co-pilot will rely on a deep-learning algorithm that enables prescriptive manufacturing. As a result, companies could face fewer plant shutdowns, shipping complications, and other detrimental challenges, elevating the industry with a future-forward, disruptive invention.
Moving away from archaic systems
More than generative AI, Vegam’s smart factory solution will enable the manufacturing industry to adapt to the increasingly digital world. “Today, most manufacturing plants are using archaic systems, still relying on human resources to complete repetitive tasks and comprehensive analyses,” adds Subbu. “Many of them simply lack the structure to process data faster and more accurately. The reason nearly everyone uses ChatGPT today is because of its simplicity—it’s a fully-fledged platform that has been trained, fed information, and refined. Vegam is on a mission to achieve the same for manufacturing.”
With a focus on real-time recommendations, Vegam aims to increase plant transparency. Through simple visualizations of complex data, the company’s AI solution analyzes the factories’ needs, offering actionable steps that optimize results. To illustrate the smart factory solution’s potential, Savita shares: “Sometimes, the predictive capability is not the most valuable. For most plants, a simple ‘Time to turn off A/C units 1 and 2’ alert can have an immense effect. Malfunction happens, and when it does, factories lose out on time, money, and efficiency. If a plant stops for 5 minutes every hour, a company loses out on around 8 hours of work monthly. This should and can be prevented.”
“What Vegam is doing is bridging expertise gaps, incorporating AI into a professional setting where its multi-faceted nature can truly shine.”
At the intersection of AI and humanity, Vegam Solutions stands at the forefront of a new manufacturing era, one where efficient processes, human creativity, and optimized results intertwine. “Whenever I start working with a company, I ask, ‘How many more orders have you been able to accept thanks to AI with the same amount of employees?’ The answers are always positive,’” adds Subbu. Savita further reflects: “It’s not about looking to fire people or replace the human element. It’s about letting AI handle the repetitive, laborious tasks while allowing people more time and freedom to unleash their full potential.”
