The AI Adoption Challenge

How can manufacturers identify and capture their organizations’ archival intelligence and staff expertise - and move beyond the promises of artificial intelligence into practical applications?
Feb. 18, 2026

The concept of a “company GPT” is helping small and midsized manufacturers grasp the potential for artificial intelligence in their enterprises, and make real progress in their journeys. Amatrium Inc. co-founder and president Andrew Halonen discusses his recent article, and why he argues that manufacturers’ difficulties in implementing AI are about change management, not technology.

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About the Author

Robert Brooks

Content Director

Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries. His work has covered a wide range of topics, including process technology, resource development, material selection, product design, workforce development, and industrial market strategies, among others. 

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