Yorkshire AI Labs, in partnership with Dr Rob Ward and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), today announced the launch of DigitalCNC, a groundbreaking AI-driven precision manufacturing software company. This innovative venture represents a significant leap forward in applying artificial intelligence technologies to the manufacturing industry, reinforcing Sheffield’s status as a global centre of industrial innovation.

DigitalCNC is set to transform precision manufacturing by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to dramatically improve quality, efficiency, and productivity. Its pioneering solutions have already drawn strong interest from leading aerospace manufacturers, including Rolls-Royce and Boeing. DigitalCNC’s advanced technology has been extensively developed and validated through many years of collaborative research and development with the AMRC, renowned internationally for its excellence in translational manufacturing research and the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, who have been the world leaders in control and systems engineering for over 50 years.

Dr Rob Ward, CEO of DigitalCNC, commented: “DigitalCNC represents the culmination of years of research and development in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing. With my CTO, David Wilkinson, we have taken our fundamental research and transformed it into an industry ready product which has already seen tangible benefits to UK manufacturing. Partnering with Yorkshire AI Labs to co-found DigitalCNC was the smart choice, bringing together our deep expertise in AI and manufacturing with a world-class team of Silicon Valley veterans, renowned for building and scaling successful businesses.”

Yorkshire AI Labs specialises in nurturing early-stage tech companies by combining strategic investment with practical expertise. Their involvement in DigitalCNC underlines their commitment to fostering technological innovation in the Yorkshire region.

David Richards MBE, Co-founder of Yorkshire AI Labs, said: “DigitalCNC is built upon rigorous academic research, sophisticated mathematical modelling, and real-world validation by the AMRC. Dr Rob Ward’s globally recognised expertise in machining science and control engineering is central to this pioneering venture. We are proud to support such innovative initiatives that reinforce Yorkshire’s position at the forefront of global technology developments.”