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IMRt CIWG | Real World Experiences: AI in the Workplace

Written by Jeff Naylor | Nov 5, 2026, 2:13:14 AM

Thank you to those that joined us for the Real-World Experiences: The Pains and Gains of AI in the Workplace session we hosted with Vinpac International and Noble Engineering Services.

A Special Thank You​​

Thank you again to today's presenters Michael Stevenson from Vinpac International and Tarun Motwani from Noble Engineering Services for exploring the realities of implementing Artificial Intelligence in industrial and asset-intensive environments, highlighting the practical challenges, lessons learned, and benefits experienced by organisations on their AI journey. 

Event Recap and Key Takeaways​

Topic 1: Navigating the Introduction of AI to Industrial Manufacturing

Presented by Michael Stevenson, Vinpac International

Michael shared a practical roadmap for introducing AI into manufacturing operations, emphasising that successful AI adoption is as much about people and process as it is about technology.

Topic 2: AI Methodologies for Condition Monitoring of Critical Assets

Presented by Tarun Motwani, Noble Engineering Services

Tarun provided insights into the current state of AI-enabled condition monitoring and discussed the factors influencing the success or failure of AI-driven diagnostic systems.

Key point to remember:

 Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or refining an existing strategy, continued learning and peer collaboration remain critical to success.