Transforming Industrial Design and Manufacturing with AI: From Concept to Production

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IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society (TEMS) Malaysia Chapter is excited to invite you to a technical talk by our distinguished speaker, Dr. Neale G. O'Connor (Associate Professor in Forensic Accounting and Sustainability at La Trobe Business School) on the topic:

Transforming Industrial Design and Manufacturing with AI: From Concept to Production

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industrial design and manufacturing, creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and customization. This talk explores practical AI applications across the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to production.
 
Discover how AI tools are reshaping design workflows through generative design platforms that accelerate brainstorming, enable rapid design variations, and optimize material selection. Learn about real-world implementations in Asian manufacturing, where AI-driven solutions streamline supply chains, enhance quality control, and enable predictive maintenance that minimizes downtime.
 
Through concrete examples and case studies, this presentation demonstrates how designers and manufacturers can leverage tools like Fabrie and Midjourney to enhance creativity while maintaining practical feasibility. Attendees will gain actionable insights into integrating AI into design processes, understanding both opportunities and implementation considerations.
 
Whether you're a design professional, manufacturing executive, or technology enthusiast, this talk provides practical insights into AI-powered industrial design and manufacturing, showing how these technologies are driving real business transformation today.
 
Date: 22nd September 2025 ( Monday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (GMT+8)
Venue: Zoom (Details are available upon registration here)
 

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Dr. Neale G. O'Connor FCPA

Associate Professor | La Trobe Business School

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Dr. Neale O'Connor is Associate Professor in Forensic Accounting and Sustainability at La Trobe Business School and a sought-after expert on manufacturing and procurement in Asia. With over 20 years of experience in Hong Kong, he has become a leading authority on Chinese firm modernization, operational risk management, and supply chain transformation across the Asia-Pacific region.

Dr. O'Connor's research centers on performance measurement and management control systems within Chinese enterprises, examining both intra-firm and inter-firm relationships. His groundbreaking "China 1000" project represents the largest-ever survey of operational risk issues for foreign buyers and Chinese suppliers.

His recent work includes two major industry reports: "Unchained Global Sourcing" (2023) with PBEC and KPMG, documenting supply capacity shifts throughout Asia, and "Unlocking the Scope 3 Opportunity" (2024), which analyzes sustainability reporting best practices by listed companies across the Asia-Pacific region.