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How a German Factory Uses AI to Predict Machine Failures Before They Happen
In Episode 50 of The Manufacturing Podcast, Lucas and Luna visit a factory in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, where a mid-sized automotive supplier has deployed a predictive maintenance system that uses vibration sensors and machine learning to forecast equipment failures up to 72 hours in advance. The system, developed by a startup called Konux, has reduced unplanned downtime by 60 percent and saved the factory €1.2 million in the first year. Lucas explains how the AI model is trained on years of vibration data and how it distinguishes between normal wear and catastrophic failure. Luna questions…
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