Agentic AI is suddenly everywhere in industrial conversations. But how much of it is actually real on the shop floor today?

In this episode, we take a grounded look at where agentic AI fits inside manufacturing and IIoT environments in 2026. The discussion separates practical use cases from the growing hype and explores what these systems can realistically do when connected to industrial data and operations.

We also talk about the challenges that do not get enough attention. Data quality, context, reliability, governance, and the risk of adding complexity without solving real problems.

The goal is not to dismiss the technology. It is to look at it honestly and understand where it may truly create value.

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