Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Transforming UK manufacturing with advanced AI solutions.
Smart AI solutions driving manufacturing efficiency and innovation.
MTC has been at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence in manufacturing since 2014. Leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning, deep learning, data analytics, and generative AI, we address critical challenges such as predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimisation. The result? Smarter, more efficient operations with improved flexibility and quality.
Our journey started with a dedicated focus on solving data and digital engineering and manufacturing challenges. In 2017, we took it further with the launch of the AI in Manufacturing Hub - a national initiative bringing together industry, academia, and technology providers to make AI accessible and impactful for manufacturers of all sizes.
Today, our expertise is built on three core pillars: cutting-edge infrastructure, multidisciplinary knowledge, and workforce development. With state-of-the-art facilities for AI model testing, a team skilled across diverse technologies, and tailored training programs, we are enabling AI adoption across the manufacturing industry.
MTC are committed to developing and deploying AI solutions that are ethical and responsible. This includes ensuring data privacy, avoiding biases in AI models, and adhering to all relevant regulations and standards.
Nandini Chakravorti, Associate Director MTC
MTC AI testbed
Guaranteeing success in a risk free environment
MTC provide a unique, secure test bed which is connected to the industrial cyber physical systems, testing AI solutions before they are integrated into your manufacturing production system. What truly sets us apart is our risk-free environment for developing proof of concepts (PoCs), allowing you to test and refine AI solutions without the worry of disrupting your operations. It’s all about getting you comfortable with the technology and making sure it works for your business before full-scale adoption.
Our approach
An end-to-end AI service
- Scoping & AI strategy development
- Design and architecture
- Proof of concept development
- AI Testing and validation
- Implementation and training
Scoping & AI strategy development
We start with a consultation to understand your goals and challenges, helping to set clear, realistic objectives. This step is all about defining what success looks like. From there, we work with you to identify the most impactful AI use cases and develop a strong AI strategy that aligns with your business needs. We assess your data quality and accessibility, ensuring it’s ready for AI, and map out your current state while envisioning a future where AI drives your business forward. This strategy helps you hit your KPIs and achieve long-term objectives.
Applying AI to your existing manufacturing process
Predictive analytics
Manufacturers can use predictive analytics to streamline processes, spot issues before they become problems, and build models that predict what’s coming next. This helps you stay on top of maintenance, cut downtime, and tackle potential failures before they happen. By looking at both past and live data, we help our customers make smarter decisions to boost efficiency and keep things running smoothly.
AI for robotics and vision systems
AI can be used in robotics and vision systems to automate things like defect detection and sorting. This helps improve product quality and cut down on human error by making sure inspections are accurate and consistent every time. By integrating smart vision systems, we help our customers take quality control and operations to the next level. Find out more about how we can help with Robotics.
Generative AI
At MTC, we use generative AI to fine-tune language models for unique applications, helping with creative design processes. This technology lets us create custom solutions tailored to what our customers need, boosting innovation and creativity. By harnessing generative AI, we help customers explore fresh design ideas and speed up the development of next-generation products.
A trusted partner
Customers choose MTC because we bring a unique combination of expertise, innovation, and in-depth knowledge across both AI and manufacturing. We also operate in and convene an ecosystem of technology and academic partners. Our holistic approach to AI means we guide you through every stage, from the initial scoping and data discovery to full-scale implementation and validation.
We don’t just offer AI support; we help design and build the systems and frameworks that ensure your project’s success. We think of AI like an iceberg - the real work often lies beneath the surface in preparing the data. With our extensive experience in digital engineering and manufacturing, and our strong ecosystem of the technology partners, including academia, we know exactly what data is needed, where it comes from, and how to collect and process it. This makes us experts in data engineering and creating seamless data pipelines that integrate with your existing systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
FAQs
What AI solutions do MTC offer?
We offer a wide range of AI solutions, including AI scoping services, design architecture of AI solutions, proof of concept (PoC) development, predictive analytics, and generative AI. Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of your business, ensuring alignment with your strategic objectives.