On Thursday, 14. March 2024, we visited Primetals. Input on AI in the industrial sector was provided by Professor Alois Ferscha, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at JKU Linz, Scientific Director, Key Researcher, and Head of the COMET K1 Center Pro2Future GmbH. He offered insights into why we are so fascinated by the apparent mistakes of systems like ChatGPT and whether we will ever understand the black box of artificial intelligence. He also discussed what the industry needs to effectively manage these developments.
Following that, Kurt Herzog, Head of Industry 4.0 at Primetals Technologies, gave us a fascinating insight into the industry. His role involves the continuous improvement of steel production. At Primetals, the motto is: "We shape the future of the metal industry." Mr. Herzog also explained the advancements in forecasting models at Primetals Technologies and how these are continually optimized.
Pictures: Primetals Technologies / Video: Hochrinner, City of Linz