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Thinking on AI
& Manufacturing

Research notes, technical explorations and strategic thinking on artificial intelligence in industrial environments.

Technology
Mar 2026

From Sketch to Pattern: How AI Is Compressing the Footwear Prototyping Cycle

Orion Studio is a rapid prototyping system for footwear pattern engineering that compresses the first iteration from days to minutes — without removing the modellista from the process.

9 min read
Design
Feb 2026

AI in Footwear Design: From Sketch to Pattern in Minutes

How generative AI is transforming the pattern engineering workflow in footwear manufacturing, reducing lead time from hours to minutes while improving accuracy.

6 min read
Manufacturing
Jan 2026

The Future of Generative Manufacturing

Exploring how constraint-based generative AI systems are enabling a new paradigm in product design — where specifications become the creative input.

8 min read
AI Systems
Jan 2026

Industrial AI Agents: Autonomous Systems for Production Environments

A technical exploration of how autonomous AI agents can be deployed in manufacturing environments to monitor, analyze and optimize production workflows.

10 min read
Research
Dec 2025

Symbolic AI in Manufacturing: Beyond Neural Networks

Why symbolic AI approaches offer unique advantages for industrial applications where interpretability, reliability and domain knowledge matter.

7 min read
Strategy
Dec 2025

AI Strategy for Manufacturers: Where to Start

A practical framework for industrial companies beginning their AI journey — how to identify high-value opportunities and build toward full AI infrastructure.

5 min read
Technology
Nov 2025

Orion: Building an AI Design System for Footwear

An inside look at the development of Orion — the AI platform for generative pattern engineering and rapid prototyping in the footwear industry.

12 min read