Sovereign Generative AI for Manufacturing: Engineering Design Interpretation at Scale

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been transforming the manufacturing industry through applications such as computer vision, digital twins, robotics, and predictive maintenance. While these technologies have enhanced automation and efficiency, the emergence of Generative AI (GenAI) introduces a new paradigm: the ability to interpret, reason, and interact with complex, human-centric information such as engineering drawings and specifications.

This white paper draws on insights from real-life collaboration between Atos and Flender—a leader in mechanical drive systems with over 125 years of experience across 33 countries—presenting a practical application on how sovereign, on-premises Generative AI technology helps optimize engineering efficiency by

• Cutting manual rework by up to 80%
• Reducing search time by 30–50%
• Saving 2,000 engineering hours per year
• Enhancing knowledge reuse and accelerating design cycles
• Integrating AI into existing workflows without disruption
• Driving continuous improvement through feedback loops