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Radix, Celanese, Cognite partnership leverages AI to harness the power of industrial data

1/27/2025
  • Radix and Celanese join with Cognite to bring next-gen digital solution to industry

Radix, a global technology solutions company at the forefront of industrial digital transformation, and Celanese, a global chemical and specialty material company, are proud to collaborate with Cognite, the global leader in data and artificial intelligence (AI) for industry, on the development of JO.AI, a groundbreaking generative AI-powered solution designed to revolutionize operations in asset-intensive industries.

Born from the successful development and implementation at Celanese by Radix through their engineering intelligence expertise – and powered by Cognite Data Fusion®, a market-leading DataOps and AI platform for enterprise-scale, complex industrial data management projects – JO.AI is poised to redefine how industrial manufacturers leverage data for enhanced productivity and operational excellence at scale.

JO.AI is optimizing the future of smart digital manufacturing, directly addressing the challenges faced across industries such as energy, chemical, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation and distribution, pulp and paper, and metals, mining and minerals.

Industrial manufacturers often struggle to unlock the full potential of their data, even with the presence of data aggregators. JO.AI solves this problem by acting as an advanced industrial copilot, enabling intuitive, natural language interaction with the Industrial Knowledge Graph provided by Cognite Data Fusion® to make complex data easier to access and action into intelligence tailored specifically for the process industry.

JO.AI leverages Cognite Data Fusion’s unmatched data management and comprehensive AI infrastructure to enable the Gen AI application to carry out more complex operations with greater accuracy. With Cognite Data Fusion® as its backbone, JO.AI combines operational insights with pre-trained AI agents focused on specific process use cases.

“AI has proven to be a valuable business catalyst in today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for optimization and innovation,” said Sameer Purao, Senior Vice President and CIO at Celanese. “We developed JO.AI – in collaboration with Radix, on top of the robust data foundation provided by Cognite Data Fusion® – to harness the power of AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs and elevate overall productivity. Additionally, AI enables smart production through real-time data analysis, facilitating data-driven decisions, process optimization and swift response to market demand. Incorporating AI into our manufacturing operations is not just a technological advancement, but also a competitive advantage.”

“Digital transformation, especially with AI-powered solutions, is only as strong as the data foundation it’s built upon," said Bill Hendricks, President of Cognite Americas. "Cognite accelerates time-to-value by enabling seamless integration and management of complex industrial data, providing the essential infrastructure for innovative applications like JO.AI. Working alongside a forward-thinking partner like Radix, who shares our commitment to pushing the boundaries of industrial innovation, we empower organizations to unlock unprecedented value from their data and drive real operational impact."

JO.AI empowers operators and engineers in four key areas:

  1. Optimized operator rounds: AI provides insights that ensure operations teams are focusing their rounds on the right checklists.
  2. Data-driven checklist management: It recommends the optimal frequency of checklist items, identifies areas with high-volume issues, and highlights deviations.
  3. Balanced workload: AI helps ensure that the checklist workload is appropriate for each shift.
  4. Streamlined maintenance: The solution facilitates maintenance and work notification opportunities, recommending resource plans and even assisting operators in writing work orders.

"JO.AI represents a significant leap forward in the application of AI for industrial settings and asset intensive industries," said Alex Clausbruch, CEO of Radix North America. "By combining Radix's expertise in AI and software development with Celanese's deep industry knowledge, we've created a solution that not only addresses the current challenges of data utilization but also unlocks new levels of efficiency and optimization. We believe JO.AI will be a game-changer for asset-intensive industries."

"The development of JO.AI is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation," added Justin Conroy, Vice President, Digital Product Portfolio at Radix. "We've worked closely with Celanese to ensure that JO.AI meets the specific needs of industrial operators worldwide. This solution is not just about technology; it's about empowering people and teams with the insights they need to make better decisions and drive real business value."

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