Hands-On AI Workshop for Manufacturing

You're under pressure to do more with less. Cut costs. Boost efficiency. Stay competitive. AI used to be out of reach. Not anymore. No-code tools are delivering real results: 15–40% efficiency gains, 50% cuts in downtime, 200–500% returns within 6–24 months.

This hands-on workshop teaches you how. (Bring your laptop or tablet!)

Led by Bill Proctor, a master industrial engineer with 40+ years of experience, you'll learn AI in plain language. No jargon. No coding.

• Five practical AI applications and how they solve your biggest challenges
• Real case studies showing SME manufacturers hitting 15–40% efficiency gains and 200–500% ROI
• How hands-on activities using free tools train your own AI models

You'll train your own AI models, build real automation, and apply what you learn immediately. You'll receive an AI Quick-Start Guide with ready-to-use prompts, ROI templates, and vendor suggestions. Leave equipped, not overwhelmed. Ready to drive measurable improvements in your operation.

• Understand (and Be Able to Explain) AI in Plain Language — No jargon, no coding. Learn how AI actually works using real manufacturing examples, so you can confidently explain it to your team and leadership.
• See What's Possible in Your Operation — Discover 5 practical AI applications (predictive maintenance, quality control, production optimization, generative AI tasks, supply chain forecasting) and how they directly solve your biggest pain points: downtime, defects, waste, and scheduling.
• Get Your Hands Dirty — Complete three hands-on, no-code activities using free tools. Train your own AI models. Build real automation. Apply what you learn immediately in your plant.
• Learn Real ROI from Real Manufacturers — Examine Study case studies showing SMEs like yours achieving 15–40% efficiency gains, 50% reductions in downtime/defects, and 200–500% ROI within 6–24 months.
• Leave with a Concrete Action Plan — Walk out with a personalized 3-step pilot plan, an AI Quick-Start Guide (tools, prompts, ROI templates, vendor suggestions), and a clear roadmap to overcome common barriers.
• Network with Peers Facing the Same Challenges — Connect with fellow manufacturers, share what's working in your operations, and explore potential collaborations.

Agenda

8:30 – Coffee, Networking & Informal Connections

8:45 – Welcome, Icebreaker & Overview

9:05 – What Is AI? (Plain English Edition)

9:35 – Break

9:45 – AI in Action: Real Wins for Manufacturing SMEs

10:45 – Hands-On 1: Generative AI for Everyday Manufacturing Tasks

11:20 – Break

11:30 – Hands-On 2: Computer Vision for Quality Inspection

11:55 – Hands-On 3: Simple AI Automation & Forecasting

12:15 – Lunch

12:35 – Implementation Challenges, Ethics & Your Personalized AI Roadmap

1:00 – Extended Q&A, Recap & Wrap-Up

Learn more about

Contact:

Kristin Beynon
Director, Client Engagement
MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network
Email: [email protected]