At the GCE NODE Digitalization Forum in Kristiansand Wednesday, three leading tech partners – Egde, Ignos, and ONCE – shared practical insights from successful use cases.
EGDE AND ELKEM
“Start small, then scale what works,” said Helene Holte, Head of Consultants at Egde.
She reflected on Egde’s successful AI collaboration with Elkem. A structured pilot project evolved into a company specific and scalable platform that brought AI closer to core production.
Holte encourage companies to align their AI Initiatives with company goals, to ensure high-quality data, and to educate personnel and engage users for a smooth adaptation.
IGNOS AND FRAMO
Her message was echoed by Rolf Thu, Chief Technology Officer at Ignos, who promoted the use of digital assistants that help factories become more efficient and resilient.
“Start with what you have, involve your people, and choose skilled partners,” said Thu.
“You need to trust your data, and to have the courage to challenge your gut instincts when real-time insights offer better answers. Still, AI is merely an assistant – humans should always make the final decision,” said Thu.
He highlighted how Ignos helped Framo increase machine utilization by 30 per cent in just nine months. Earlier this year, Framo was named Norway’s Smartest Industrial Company.
ONCE AND BLU ELECTRO
Øivind Sæbø, CEO at ONCE, focused on how their software can simplify work processes and improve data quality. He went on to show how their client Blu Electro had benefitted from this.
“ONCE provides traceability and quality in Blu Electro projects and saves them time by making production processes more efficient,” said Sæbø.
The Digitalization Forum was hosted by GCE NODE, ONCE, Egde and Ignos/WalkTheTalk.
