Ludovic Donati , CDO at Eramet , discusses the French mining giant ’ s use of drones , AI , ML and other cuttingedge technologies in order to overcome unique challenges and thrive in a new digital age
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Ludovic Donati , CDO at Eramet , discusses the French mining giant ’ s use of drones , AI , ML and other cuttingedge technologies in order to overcome unique challenges and thrive in a new digital age
Global digital transformation is underway . New digital solutions , powered by artificial intelligence ( AI ), machine learning ( ML ), the Internet of Things ( IoT ), Big Data analytics and augmented reality ( AR ) are driving a digital revolution . Across every industry , companies are facing new challenges and exploring new opportunities . But digital transformation is more than the simple adoption of cuttingedge technology ; those companies that wish to reap the largest rewards are the ones that look to transform more than their software solutions . “ We ’ re not guided by new technology , but by the new applications of that technology and the new ways of thinking and operating that it enables ,” says Ludovic Donati , Chief Digital Officer at French mining and metals giant Eramet Group .
Operating since 1880 , Eramet is a leading global player in the extraction of metals like nickel and manganese , as well as the processing and manufacture of highvalue alloys such as high-speed steels , high-performance steels , superalloys , and aluminum and titanium alloys . “ We also produce special alloys for different sectors like aerospace , nuclear , defense , and so on . For instance , when you travel in a plane made by Boeing or Airbus , you are traveling with Eramet , because we produce a lot of
96 May 2021