Manufacturing
AI that works on the
factory floor.
Not robots replacing workers. Smaller, practical systems that cut waste, predict breakdowns, and stop your team firefighting problems that shouldn't reach them.
Two weeks. Fixed price. Honest answer on what's worth doing.
Common situations we help with.
The figures below are ranges manufacturers we work with typically see once a system is bedded in, not guarantees. Your starting point sets the size of the gain, which is what the diagnostic establishes.
01
Predictive maintenance
You're fixing machines after they break. Downtime costs more than the repair. We build systems that spot problems before they happen (vibration, temperature, power draw) and tell you when to act.
→ Typically: 30-50% reduction in unplanned downtime.
02
Quality control
Defects caught late are expensive. We set up computer vision systems that spot issues on the line (scratches, misalignments, incorrect assemblies) before they reach the customer.
→ Typically: Defect escape rate cut by 60-80%.
03
Demand forecasting
Too much stock ties up cash. Too little loses orders. We build forecasting models that use your actual sales patterns, seasonality, and supplier lead times, not generic industry averages.
→ Typically: 15-25% inventory reduction without stockouts.
04
Process optimisation
Your production line has bottlenecks you can't see. We analyse cycle times, changeover durations, and throughput data to find where capacity is hiding.
→ Typically: 10-20% throughput increase without new equipment.
A manufacturing project we can name
"We used to dread spec sheets. A senior engineer would spend half their morning on data entry before they could even start quoting. Now the system handles it in minutes and we barely think about it."
Senior Engineer, UK valve supplier
AI-powered valve specification extraction. 6 minutes per document down from hours. 97.3% field accuracy across 120 test documents. 200+ person-days saved. Delivered through Appoly's parent firm. Most of our NDA work in manufacturing follows the same pattern.
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Why manufacturers
work with us.
We start with the problem.
Not the technology. We look at what's costing you money, whether that's downtime, defects, stock, or slow processes, and find the right tool for that specific job.
UK team. UK data.
Your data stays in the UK. Our engineers are in Leamington Spa, not outsourced. We understand UK manufacturing: regulations, supply chains, workforce dynamics.
Pilot first, scale second.
We prove it works on one line or one product before you commit to a full rollout. Most pilots pay for themselves in under six months.
Your team owns it.
We don't build black boxes. Your engineers get the code, the documentation, and the training. If you want to extend or modify the system later, you can.
Find out what's worth doing.
Two weeks, fixed price. We'll look at your operations, identify where AI would help, and tell you honestly whether it's worth the investment.
If there's nothing worth doing, we say so. No charge for the second week.