Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a strategic tool across industries, and manufacturing is no exception. In a recent article published by European Rubber Journal in July 2025, John Loudermilk, President and CEO, Birla Carbon, shares his thoughts on how AI could reshape the carbon black industry in ways that drive both efficiency and sustainability.

The article explores the role AI might play in transforming long-standing industrial processes, especially those that are energy-intensive. As manufacturers around the world work toward net-zero goals, emerging technologies like AI present new opportunities to optimize production, reduce emissions, and improve responsiveness to customer demands.

Rather than focusing solely on automation, John’s perspective delves into the broader potential of AI, including how it can enhance decision-making, increase operational agility, and accelerate innovation. He also considers what successful integration of AI requires in terms of data readiness, workforce engagement, and industry collaboration.

With sustainability becoming central to how manufacturing strategies are developed, the article prompts a timely conversation: how can digital transformation and AI drive meaningful change in an industry as established and essential as carbon black?

For those interested in the future of advanced manufacturing, environmental responsibility, and the intersection of human expertise with cutting-edge technology, this article offers a compelling read.

We encourage you to explore the full piece to gain deeper insights into how AI could influence the next era of carbon black manufacturing.

Read the article on European Rubber Journal’s website: https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2097702/can-ai-revolutionise-carbon-black-manufacturing