TAU SIX ManuGenius

The purpose of the SIX ManuGenius – The Role of Generative AI in the Twin Transition of the Manufacturing Industry – project is to create a cross-regional network covering almost the whole of Finland to support the manufacturing industry in the implementation of generative AI, a generative AI roadmap for the SME sector, pilots and a service portfolio to support the more efficient utilisation of the research laboratories in the SIX ManuGenius areas in the SME sector.

At the core of SIX ManuGenius is generative artificial intelligence. The most optimistic forecasts have already declared that generative AI can revolutionize manufacturing, bringing clear benefits to product design, optimization of production processes, green manufacturing, documentation management, and even the comprehensive management of complex subcontracting chains. In the best case, this will give Finland a competitive advantage. However, generative AI and its potential and risks are partly unknown. The SME sector needs applied research to be able to take the first steps towards utilising generative AI in its own operations.

SIX ManuGenius brings together the research expertise of Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), Tampere University (TAU), Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK), Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia), University of Oulu (OY) and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK), as well as Into Seinäjoki and Business Tampere. This expertise, together with companies, will build a broad research entity to support the adoption of generative AI. The project includes both basic research (the functioning and limitations of generative artificial intelligence) and applied research.

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