AI-driven spinout set to transform advanced manufacturing
Yorkshire AI Labs, in partnership with Dr Rob Ward and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), has launched DigitalCNC, an AI-driven precision manufacturing software company.
DigitalCNC aims to make a leap forward in applying artificial intelligence technologies to the manufacturing industry - helping industry reduce waste, improve accuracy, and boost productivity at scale.
The innovative venture will use AI technologies to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity. Its solutions have drawn interest from aerospace manufacturers, including Rolls-Royce and Boeing.
The firm’s technology has been developed and validated through years of collaborative research and development with the AMRC and the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Dr Rob Ward, CEO of the spin-out, said: “DigitalCNC represents the culmination of years of research and development in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing".
“With my CTO, David Wilkinson, we have taken our fundamental research and transformed it into an industry-ready product, which has already seen tangible benefits to UK manufacturing".
“Partnering with Yorkshire AI Labs to co-found DigitalCNC was the smart choice, bringing together our deep expertise in AI and manufacturing with a world-class team of Silicon Valley veterans, renowned for building and scaling successful businesses".
Yorkshire AI Labs specialises in nurturing early-stage tech companies by combining strategic investment with practical expertise.
David Richards, co-founder of Yorkshire AI Labs, said: “DigitalCNC is built upon rigorous academic research, sophisticated mathematical modelling, and real-world validation by the AMRC".
“Dr Rob Ward’s globally recognised expertise in machining science and control engineering is central to this pioneering venture.
“We are proud to support such innovative initiatives that reinforce Yorkshire’s position at the forefront of global technology developments.”
Professor Ashutosh Tiwari, deputy vice-president for innovation at The University of Sheffield, added: “Sheffield’s position as a global centre for manufacturing innovation, along with the strength of our support for commercialisation of research, continues with DigitalCNC".
“As a University of Sheffield spin-out, it demonstrates our commitment to turning world-class research into real-world impact."
“DigitalCNC is poised to transform advanced manufacturing worldwide by applying cutting-edge AI to drive greater productivity, operational efficiency, and global competitiveness at scale.”