Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center
As AI and technology rapidly develop, the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center( MAMC) is helping manufacturers and entrepreneurs keep up.
Derek Scarbro, director of the MAMC, says the facility houses more than $ 24 million of technological equipment that can serve as a test drive for companies wanting to learn about its benefits.
MAMC also hosts the Systems Maintenance, Automation and Robotics Technology( SMART) career skills program to help students learn to navigate and embrace technological advancements.
“ We are integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into our industrial training programs and in the delivery of our services to manufacturers,” Scarbro says.“ The rapid evolution of these processes can be overwhelming. By staying ahead of the curve, we can help companies understand the technology and how they can leverage the benefits.”
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc.
Toyota West Virginia has played a major role in workplace robotic use in the Mountain State.
David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia, says the company utilizes both robots and collaborative robots, or cobots, to eliminate repetitive motion and help on the production line or shop floor. These robots and cobots are used to assist with operations like handling heavy items or working alongside team members to improve efficiency.
Rosier says the company’ s team members are often empowered to develop a new way of doing things. Examples of this may include using AI for continuous machine health monitoring or to conduct visual inspections.
“ We are one of the state’ s largest employers and, because our team has proven to be smart, capable and dynamic, our future is bright as Toyota evolves from an automotive manufacturer to a true mobility company,” Rosier says.“ Robots and cobots will certainly be part of that transformation, but our continued success will be led by the people who work here.”
Vandalia Health
Vandalia Health has begun using Clinical AI Agent, an Oracle Health Generative AI solution that records and takes notes on doctor-patient meetings, at its Princeton, WV, primary care facility.
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