Industrial AI Copilots

March 6, 2025
Industrial AI copilots leverage LLM AI, but are trained on specific system data, providing tailored insights for operators and engineers.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing manufacturing with the rise of industrial co-pilot technologies. Unlike general digital assistants, co-pilots leverage large language model AI, like ChatGPT, but are trained on specific system data, providing tailored insights for operators and engineers. These co-pilots are reshaping manufacturing and processing industries by enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and productivity. Though we’re in the early stages of adopting large language models for industrial use, innovative co-pilot products are already available, with more in development. 

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David Greenfield, editor in chief | Editor in Chief

David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher.