Microsoft Launches AI Assistant to Transform Factory Operations at Hannover Messe

The 'Factory Operations Agent' enables natural language analysis of machine data, reflecting AI's shift from experimentation to widespread industrial use.

Microsoft unveiled the 'Factory Operations Agent,' an AI-powered assistant, at the Hannover Messe, aimed at optimizing industrial processes.
The assistant allows workers to analyze machine data using natural language queries, helping to identify errors and streamline operations.
Microsoft Germany CEO Agnes Heftberger emphasized AI's transition from testing to large-scale deployment in industry, calling it critical for global competitiveness.
A Bitkom survey revealed that 42% of German industrial companies already use AI in production, with 35% planning adoption soon.
Nearly half of German industrial firms fear missing the AI revolution, while 82% view AI as essential for maintaining industrial competitiveness.