Currently, technology is advancing faster and faster, which means that companies must always be in a constant process of technological research and innovation. In this article, we will analyze some of the most relevant trends that are marking the present and future of industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Currently, we have many platforms that allow us to use artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, but this technology can also be applied at an industrial level. Artificial intelligence includes machine learning (ML), a field where machines learn from data without needing to be directly programmed. The combination of these two technologies offers us benefits such as:
- Optimizing production processes: thanks to machine sensors, it’s possible to predict when a breakdown might occur, allowing costly downtime to be avoided.
- Product quality improvement: systems with artificial intelligence can detect defects and ensure rigorous quality control.
- Offer personalization and data analysis: AI analyzes large volumes of data to identify consumption patterns, allowing products or services to be adapted to customer needs and making more accurate strategic decisions.
- Logistics and supply chain management: AI optimizes transport routes, predicts demand and improves stock management, reducing costs and delivery times.
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) glasses technology creates a completely digital environment that surrounds us, while Augmented Reality (AR) combines the real world with the digital, projecting virtual elements in the field of vision. These technologies offer numerous advantages for industry, such as:
- Warehouse efficiency: glasses indicate to the operator the exact location of goods and the most optimal routes for preparing orders.
- Marketing and sales: for bulky or high-value products, AR can provide a realistic virtual demonstration for the customer.
- Assistance and maintenance: in complex repairs, technicians can visualize the steps to follow in a simple and guided way.
Industrial innovation in Galicia is at a turning point. The technologies we have just mentioned are not futuristic concepts, but current tools that are marking the success of the most advanced companies.
It is essential that Galician industry invests in new technologies to maintain its competitiveness in a context of constant change. If you need support from an expert in this matter, you can request the free advisory service that we offer from the Galicia Economic Office.
