AI unboxed: practical intelligence in modern manufacturing

Event information

AI has moved from hype to reality and manufacturing leaders are under growing pressure to act. With new tools emerging every day and bold claims competing for attention, it can be tempting to rush in. But lasting value will not come from chasing trends; it will come from making clear, strategic decisions about where AI can make the biggest difference.

In this webinar, Adrian Pinder, a manufacturing digital transformation leader, will share practical insights into how AI can be applied effectively in real-world manufacturing environments. He will explore key lessons learned, common pitfalls to avoid, and the steps businesses can take to move from experimentation to measurable impact.

Join us to discover how manufacturing businesses are using AI today, what typical investment can look like, and how to measure value.

Key benefits

• Learn how to identify the problem you want to AI solve.
• Consider if you should you buy, build or partner.
• Hear about the common pitfalls and the realities of building AI.
• Understand how to measure success.

About the speakers

Adrian Pinder, AI Advisor, Company Founder and Digital Transformation Leader Adrian has a career spanning various industries and corporations, including DS Smith, where he served as their first Head of Digital, Data, and AI. He founded NordMind AI in Jan 2026, an AI company that has developed a maintenance knowledge platform - machinemesh.ai - built specifically for manufacturing firms. Alongside his ventures, he holds a CVC advisory role helping PE portfolio companies navigate AI and data transformation. He has spoken at the National Manufacturing Summit at the MTC in Coventry and represented Machine Mesh at East Midlands Tech Week recently.

Rachel Eade MBE, Supply Chain Specialist Rachel is an industry-recognised specialist in the transport manufacturing supply chain. With over twenty years’ experience in business support and development, she is passionate about UK manufacturing and supporting companies to grow and develop. Rachel was awarded an MBE in the 2014 New Year’s Honour’s list for services to the automotive industry, and in May 2015 received the ISME Gold Medal Award. She was recognised as one of the top 30 Inspirational Women in Manufacturing 2020.

CPD hours

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Costs

ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join. This event is organised by the Manufacuturing Community. Please click here to join online.