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Webinar Discussion

Beyond Pilots: Engineering AI into the factory of the future

Thursday, 30 October 2025 | 2 pm GMT | 10 am EDT

WHY ATTEND?

Manufacturers are under intense pressure to scale AI beyond pilots and deliver measurable outcomes — from cutting downtime and boosting throughput to unlocking new revenue streams. Yet the reality is sobering: Nearly 30% of factory assets produce no usable data, leaving a third of operations effectively in the dark. Without visibility, AI adoption stalls before it can drive value.

The barriers are clear: legacy systems that don't connect, siloed data, security risks, and AI tools that overwhelm the workforce instead of enabling it.

But the opportunities are even greater. Forward-looking manufacturers are proving that AI can transform operations when deployed strategically. By rethinking how data, automation, and workforce readiness come together, leaders are achieving outcomes such as 30% lower operating costs, 70% faster deployments per production line, and $3–5M in savings per plant. These are not experiments – they ae business results being realized today.

This exclusive webinar brings together Cognizant’s experts and industry peers to discuss the five imperatives for engineering AI into the factory of the future with real-world case studies and a live panel discussion. You’ll gain actionable insights on overcoming pilot purgatory, preparing for autonomous AI agents, and enabling workers to engage confidently with new tools – all while strengthening security and scaling with confidence.

Don’t miss this chance to see what it takes to scale AI and stay ahead of the competition.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

Unlock Hidden Data

Discover why 30% of factory assets remain “dark” and how manufacturers are tapping into this hidden intelligence.

Scale AI with Confidence

Learn five essential imperatives—from data integration to workforce enablement—for deploying and scaling AI in smart factories.

Proven Impact from Industry Leaders

Explore real-world use cases like predictive maintenance reducing downtime by 20%, OEEE tracking boosting throughput and ROI, and Fortune 500 manufacturers saving millions through automation-first strategies.

Build a Trusted, Future-Ready Foundation

How to prepare for rapid AI agent deployment with the Agentic Development Lifecycle (ADLC)—delivering value in weeks, not years—and adopt cybersecurity-first strategies to protect connected assets and enable trusted AI adoption.

THE WEBINAR PANEL

Ravi Sachan, Director, Enterprise Manufacturing and Technology | PENTAIR

Ravindra Sachan is a distinguished global operations executive with more than 19 years of experience leading manufacturing and supply chain transformations across North America, Europe, and Asia. As Enterprise Director of Global Advanced Manufacturing and Technology, he oversees enterprise-wide Advance Manufacturing initiatives leveraging digital transformation, automation, and Industry 5.0. He has successfully directed large-scale operational excellence, footprint optimization, and technology integration programs exceeding $600M in capital investments. Ravindra Sachan holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and an MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston. He is a recognized thought leader in digital manufacturing, operational excellence, and the future of industrial innovation.

Miguel Ángel Borrachero García, Production Manager | DEUTZ Spain

With over 25 years of continuous experience at one of Europe’s most respected engine and industrial manufacturing companies, Miguel brings deep, first-hand expertise in operational transformation, lean manufacturing, and digital industrialization.

As Production Manager at DEUTZ Spain, based in Zafra, Miguel has played a central role in driving DEUTZ’s evolution towards Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory initiatives. His work connects traditional engine production excellence with modern digital transformation integrating automation, robotics, data-driven optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.

He is also actively engaged with DEUTZ Business School, where he contributes to internal training and innovation programs focused on robotics, lean philosophy, and digital factory capabilities, emphasizing workforce upskilling and agile production leadership.

Miguel’s involvement in collaborative projects with Universal Robots, local universities, and DEUTZ’s digital transformation office demonstrates his applied knowledge of Smart Factory practices, automation integration, and real-world innovation adoption within legacy manufacturing environments.

- Deep operational leadership experience: Over two decades managing production transformation at a globally recognized industrial manufacturer.
- Hands-on Smart Factory expertise: Leads on-site implementation of robotics, automation, and digital factory systems within DEUTZ Spain.
- Passion for continuous improvement: Actively promotes lean and innovation programs, mentoring teams in process optimization and digital mindset.
- Cross-functional perspective: Bridges engineering, operations, and people development through the DEUTZ Business School’s innovation initiatives.
- Regional and global relevance: Offers valuable insights into how mid-sized European factories modernize successfully while maintaining efficiency and sustainability.

Anuj Seth, VP, IoT & Engineering - EMEA & APJ | COGNIZANT

The leader of Cognizant’s IoT & Engineering practice, Anuj is responsible for managing the demand for digitization and automation across various industries, which includes manufacturing, energy and utilities, and transportation. Anuj works closely with partners, customers and practices to develop solutions and value propositions that are helping to drive innovation and efficiency in engineering R&D and smart manufacturing.

Sharath Prasad, AVP IoT & Engineering - Smart Manufacturing | COGNIZANT

Sharath is the global offering leader for Cognizant’s Intelligent Operations portfolio, which includes smart manufacturing, smart warehouses, and smart utilities. He is also responsible for IoT business development across the manufacturing, energy and utilities, and transportation sectors in the Americas—with a focus on engineering R&D, smart manufacturing, and field services.

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COGNIZANT

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is a global technology company that engineers modern businesses.

With deep expertise in engineering, IoT, and digital transformation, Cognizant helps industrial enterprises modernize operations, unlock data, and scale AI with confidence.

Its Smart Manufacturing practice delivers measurable outcomes across strategy, implementation, and managed services. Solutions span predictive maintenance, real-time process optimization, and connected worker enablement — driving operational efficiency, resilience, and innovation.

Scaling AI in manufacturing requires more than smarter models. Cognizant enables IT–OT orchestration by unifying legacy and enterprise data, securing operations from edge to cloud, and accelerating deployment through prebuilt reference architectures and governance frameworks designed for multisite scale.

Cognizant works with leading manufacturers across automotive, industrials, consumer goods, and life sciences. Its global delivery model includes over 270 centers in 45 countries, supported by Smart Manufacturing Studios, ER&D labs, and embedded innovation hubs that accelerate prototyping, simulation, and industrialization.

Backed by a partner ecosystem including AWS, NVIDIA, and OMRON, Cognizant helps manufacturers move from isolated wins to enterprise-wide impact. From digital twins and edge intelligence to connected worker solutions, Cognizant enables intelligence at every layer of operations — transforming legacy environments into agile, data-driven ecosystems.

Cognizant is uniquely positioned to help manufacturers navigate complexity, unlock ROI, and build the factory of the future.

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