University of the West of Scotland and Booth Welsh Automation Limited KTP 24_25 R2

A Scottish engineering firm is training artificial intelligence to take over routine business tasks so that human workers can focus on growth and innovation. This matters because many small and medium-sized companies lack the time or expertise to adopt AI, even though it could streamline their operations. The project pairs Booth Welsh Automation Limited with the University of the West of Scotland to build custom AI tools that handle repetitive work—such as data entry, scheduling, or quality checks—freeing up staff for higher-value activities. If successful, the AI system could boost productivity, cut costs, and give the company a competitive edge without requiring a large in-house tech team. The approach could then be adapted for other manufacturers, engineering firms, or service businesses across the UK. The impact would be felt in the quiet machinery of industrial operations: faster order processing, fewer errors in production, and more capacity to take on new contracts. This is applied research with a clear commercial goal. It does not aim to advance fundamental science, but to solve a practical bottleneck that holds back many businesses from scaling up.