1、makeuk.orgFUTURE FACTORIES POWERED BY AIIn partnership withFUTURE FACTORIES POWERED BY AI 2EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThese technologies are transforming industries by automating tasks,optimising production and revolutionising the way we approach problem-solving.As AI,automation and robotics continue to evolv

2、e and speed up processes on the factory floor and elsewhere,their potential to drive economic growth and reshape industries is becoming increasingly clear,and the manufacturing sector,and its factories of the future,have a central role to play.Manufacturers agree;indeed,more than 70%of firms agree w

3、ith the statement,“AI is a transformative force in the manufacturing sector,seamlessly integrating with advanced technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency and overall industry.”The sector brings stability and resilience to the economy,and provides the jobs and goods needed to ensure that c

4、ommunities across the country thrive.However,despite being a major contributor of growth to the UK,the manufacturing sector faces a significant challenge when it comes to productivity and automation adoption.Just 7%of the companies we surveyed as part of this report regarded themselves as“very knowl

5、edgeable”about AI,and we remain behind in many global rankings when it comes to metrics such as robot density.UK manufacturing is on the cusp of a significant digital transformation.With recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence(AI)applications,Machine Learning(ML)and the rapid acceleration of

6、Large Language Models(LLMs;Generative AI),we are witnessing levels of innovation not seen since the invention of the steam engine.We are entering a new and exciting digital age that has the potential to bring about numerous benefits to the manufacturing sector.Executive SummaryYet there are huge fin