Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center Announces an Epic Partnership with Khenda
We are thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership between Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) and Khenda, an innovative AI solutions provider for the manufacturing industry. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to advance technology in the textile and apparel industry, making it more sustainable and ethical for people and the planet.
About the Partners
ISAIC is a non-profit national institute based in Detroit, dedicated to advancing technology to make the textile and apparel industry more sustainable and ethical. We operate a state-of-the-art usage case advanced manufacturing facility where we produce actual products while simultaneously training underserved communities in operating emerging technologies. This unique approach allows us to de-risk innovation and demonstrate the practical application of new technologies in real-world manufacturing environments.
Khenda, our esteemed partner, has made waves in the AI industry with their innovative approaches to manufacturing efficiency. Their expertise lies in AI-based video analytics for manufacturing processes, providing a cloud-based system that transforms manual time studies into automated, data-driven insights.
Value for ISAIC and the Textile and Apparel Industry
This partnership with Khenda brings immense value to ISAIC and the broader manufacturing industry:
First North American Textile and Apparel Partnership: ISAIC is proud to be Khenda's first partnership in the textile and apparel industry in North America, paving the way for industry-wide adoption of AI-driven efficiency tools.
Enhanced Training Programs: By integrating Khenda's AI technology into our operations, we will be able to offer our trainees hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, further enhancing their skills and employability.
Improved Operational Efficiency: The implementation of Khenda's video analytics is projected to see a 3.5% in efficiency improvements, which will be shared with our operators as contribution bonuses, reflecting our commitment to equity and shared ownership of business processes.
Democratizing AI in Manufacturing: Khenda's affordable, user-friendly platform allows manufacturers of all sizes to benefit from AI-driven insights without the need for extensive hardware installations or complex integrations.
The Technology
Khenda's platform focuses on continuous improvement in manufacturing through AI-based video analytics. Here's how it works:
Video Capture: Manufacturing teams record videos of their production processes using standard cameras or smartphones.
AI Analysis: These videos are uploaded to Khenda's cloud-based platform, where AI algorithms analyze the footage.
Automated Insights: The system automatically identifies work cycles, calculates cycle times, and highlights inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
Data Visualization: Results are presented in easy-to-understand graphs and charts, allowing engineers to quickly identify areas for improvement.
Continuous Improvement: Teams can use these insights to make data-driven decisions about process improvements, and then re-analyze to measure the impact of changes.
This technology eliminates the need for time-consuming manual time studies and provides a more comprehensive view of manufacturing processes, enabling faster, more accurate optimization.
Looking Ahead
As we embark on this exciting journey with Khenda, we invite you to follow our progress. We'll be sharing updates on our social media channels, showcasing the milestones we achieve and the lessons we learn along the way.
This partnership between ISAIC and Khenda represents more than just a collaboration between two organizations – it's a step towards a future where AI technology is more accessible, effective, and beneficial for all in the manufacturing industry. We're proud to be at the forefront of this movement and look forward to the innovations that will emerge from this partnership.
Stay tuned for more exciting developments, including potential webinars and detailed case studies showcasing the real-world impact of our collaboration.