How processes at Heraeus benefit from
artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, it is changing the way businesses operate. At Heraeus, AI has become an integral part of workflows in both production facilities and offices. This article highlights success stories and insights into how AI is being used at Heraeus in a variety of ways.

Artificial intelligence is finding its way into more and more areas. A recent study by Microsoft and LinkedIn reveals that 70% of employees are optimistic about using AI to reduce their workload, allowing them to focus on more strategic and creative tasks. This perspective highlights the growing recognition of AI as a valuable tool for improving productivity across a range of roles.

Driving AI in manufacturing

At Heraeus, we are taking this potential further by pioneering AI applications in manufacturing environments.

By using advanced AI technologies, we are optimizing the production of quartz glass cylinders and improving quality assurance across our facilities. These innovations not only boost product quality, but also streamline workflows, demonstrating how AI can significantly enhance traditional manufacturing practices.

In the following articles, we explore specific examples of how Heraeus is innovating with AI in manufacturing. Insights from our in-house data scientist, Srinesh Shenoi, provide valuable perspectives on the future potential of these technologies.

„Find the fault“: Heraeus and AI in quartz glass production

The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are as diverse as the opinions about it. But there is no doubt that AI can help in many ways. While others are still testing, Heraeus is already using AI. In the first part of this series, we introduced the Heraeus AI Assistant. This time, we will look at the benefits of AI for one of Heraeus' most important products: Quartz glass.

Three quartz glass cylinders lie on a special wooden tray with indentations to prevent the cylinders from rolling away

AI as a packing specialist: a hot topic at Heraeus Comvance

Artificial intelligence (AI) can demonstrate its capabilities as an "all-knowing genius" as in ChatGPT, but also in very specific applications. As one of the industrial pioneers, Heraeus is already taking advantage of both. After the first two parts of this series focused on the Heraeus AI Assistant and AI systems for defect detection in quartz glass, this time the focus is on the hot contents of a quartz glass kiln.

AI-generated image of closely spaced, glowing bronze cylinders in an open kiln.

Expert interview: Artificial Intelligence at Heraeus

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers companies a whole new range of opportunities. As a leading technology company, Heraeus recognized this early on. In this interview, Heraeus AI expert Srinesh Shenoi takes a closer look at the role artificial intelligence is already playing in the company.

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The digital fingerprint for gold

Cooperating with the US company Alitheon enables Argor-Heraeus to increase transparency across the entire gold value chain. Optical AI software creates a digital fingerprint for gold bars which makes them easy to authenticate, identify and track.

More brain for the computer

Computers are becoming more and more intelligent. But for artificial intelligence to make life easier for us by means of autonomous driving or robotics, enormous computing capacities are needed. This could be provided by a neuro-inspired computer whose structure is based on that of our brain. The key components here are artificial synapses that are capable of learning.