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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.

10 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.

10 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