Arch Systems wins 2025 NPI Award for AI-driven manufacturing innovation

This recognition highlights Arch’s AI solutions that help manufacturers optimise operations, minimise downtime, and drive continuous improvement.

Arch AI’s Automated Downtime Labelling is transforming process control by revolutionising how manufacturers capture, categorise, and resolve downtime events with minimal operator intervention. By leveraging machine learning and real-time human insights, the system provides unprecedented visibility into the root causes of downtime, allowing manufacturers to take corrective actions more quickly, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.

With unplanned downtime costs estimated at $50 billion annually, Arch AI equips manufacturers with proactive alerts, intelligent recommendations, and accelerated operator training to maximise uptime and enhance operational performance.

What sets Arch AI apart is its ability to combine human and machine intelligence for a comprehensive view of production. By integrating insights from operators with real-time machine data, the system continuously learns and adapts, streamlining workflows, enhancing decision-making, and driving long-term process improvements. This unique approach has earned the trust of industry leaders, including Flex, Jabil, Plexus, and HARMAN, solidifying Arch Systems’ position at the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing solutions.

Tim Burke, CEO of Arch Systems, emphasised the impact of this achievement, stating: “Winning the NPI Award is a testament to our mission of revolutionising manufacturing through AI. With Arch AI, we are empowering manufacturers to move beyond reactive problem-solving to a proactive, data-driven approach that enhances efficiency, quality, and sustainability.”

As Industry 4.0 continues to evolve, Arch Systems continues to provide manufacturers with the tools they need to optimise operations, improve productivity, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Introduced in 2008, the NPI Awards programme is an annual celebration of product excellence in electronics surface mount assembly. Premier products based on the finest examples of creative advancement in technology are chosen by a distinguished panel of industry experts.