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WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT HAS YOU
MOST FIRED UP TODAY?
The advancements in technology continue at a
tremendous rate. The drive to utilize data for
predictive quality, predictive maintenance and
autonomous manufacturing is where the industry is
headed. We can measure faster and more accurately
closer to the point of manufacturing, even on the
shop floor. The digitalization of operations and
application of artificial intelligence (AI) is an
exciting journey to be part of.
WHAT IS A HABIT THAT
CONTRIBUTES TO YOUR SUCCESS?
Constant learning. Be curious and ask questions.
I enjoy reading about manufacturing trends and
following the advancements in our industry.
This helps me grow as a person and allows me
to support my team in the best manner possible.
HOW IS YOUR ORGANIZATION
CHANGING THE GAME WITHIN YOUR
INDUSTRY SECTOR?
The shift from automation to autonomy is so
important, so critical to our collective future, that this
simple notion of 'putting data to work' is our singular
goal at Hexagon.
WHAT TECHNOLOGIES, BUSINESS
MODELS, AND TRENDS WILL DRIVE THE
BIGGEST CHANGES IN YOUR INDUSTRY
OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS?
AI, Data & Analytics, and Additive Manufacturing.
DAVID HILL
Listen more than you speak.
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DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
HEXAGON MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE
