Amazon Web Services
This video from AWS re:Invent 2023 explores how Panasonic Energy North America (PENA) implemented an Industrial Data Fabric solution to improve battery manufacturing efficiency. Joe Rosing from AWS introduces the concept of smart manufacturing and scaling use cases across multiple sites. Justin Herman, CIO of PENA, shares their success in deploying AI/ML use cases, including reducing waste by 10-15% through improved computer vision and implementing a generative AI solution for maintenance assistance. The presentation highlights the importance of partnering with vendors like AWS and Palantir to create a scalable industrial data fabric that enables rapid innovation and value delivery. The speakers emphasize the need for manufacturers to focus on reducing variation, increasing flexibility, and improving decision-making speed to drive operational excellence through data-driven strategies.