Jon Ward, Author at Arch Systems

Why Generative AI in Manufacturing Delivers Fast ROI

Jun 17, 2025 | Articles

Insights from Tech-Clarity and MESA International’s Global Research Study, Sponsored by Arch Systems Most AI tools live in the back office or on a dashboard. But the most transformative applications of Generative AI are happening on the shop floor, where speed,...

Empowering the Frontline with Generative AI in Manufacturing

Jun 17, 2025 | Articles

AI tools in manufacturing often live in the back office or inside dashboards, far from where value is actually created. Yet the most transformative applications of Generative AI are now emerging closer to the action… on the shop floor. In an industry shaped by speed,...

Scaling Generative AI in Manufacturing: Practical Lessons from Industry Leaders

May 9, 2025 | Articles

At the 2025 MIT MIMO Symposium, Arch Systems’ Co-Founder and CTO, Tim Burke, led an informative panel that shed light on the real-world impact of generative AI in manufacturing. The discussion, “From Pilot to Production: Generative AI in the Modern Enterprise,”...

The Real IP Isn’t a Trade Secret, It’s How You Use Your Data

May 5, 2025 | Articles

In electronics manufacturing, the definition of intellectual property is shifting. It’s no longer just about design files or tightly held process knowledge. The real advantage now comes from how well manufacturers capture, share, and act on operational data. This blog...

AI vs. Human Experts: Who Diagnoses Factory Issues Better? A New Study Offers Surprising Results

May 5, 2025 | Articles

Manufacturers today face two critical challenges: the rapid loss of expert knowledge as experienced workers retire, and the limited accessibility of production data in environments where full system integration is not yet possible. These challenges make traditional...