For OEM's recent series of articles on incorporating AI into packaging and processing equipment, I've covered the why, and the what, as well as some off-the-shelf tools. (Briefly, the "why" centers around adding ChatGPT-style functionality to your equipment to make it much easier for operators and technicians to keep machines running efficiently on at your CPG customers.)
But so far we haven't touched on the "how" for those who want to roll up their sleeves and try this. Warning, this is not for the faint of heart, and as I point at the end, waiting for off-the-shelf tools and functionality could be easier, albeit with less ability by your engineers to shape the outcome.
