We are excited to welcome Agent Impact to the AI4Manufacturing (AI4M) Ecosystem. Based in Ontario, Agent Impact is focused on bridging the AI gap for small and midsize manufacturers, helping organizations move beyond hype and toward practical, production-ready AI adoption. Their approach strongly aligns with AI4M's mission to build confidence, capability, and real-world outcomes for Canadian manufacturers adopting advanced technologies.
Founded by Daryl Edwards, P.Eng., MBA, Agent Impact brings deep operational and manufacturing expertise to every engagement. Daryl is an Automation Engineer, former Factory General Manager, and Executive Transformation Advisor. The team supports manufacturers through a 6-12 week program designed to identify, prioritize, and implement the right AI and digital solutions for each unique manufacturing operation.
Agent Impact's AI-enabled Navigator Methodology accelerates the early stages of transformation by automating discovery and leveraging proven manufacturing use cases. This approach helps manufacturers take their first structured AI steps, building the clarity and confidence needed for deeper transformation work. The result is tailored implementation roadmaps grounded in real-world manufacturing environments.
Built specifically for manufacturers with 50-500 employees, Agent Impact offers three clear pathways: exploring opportunities through the AI Use-Case Navigator, activating teams through focused workshops, or transforming operations through their comprehensive Navigator Program. The result is action-oriented, practical business outcomes, not reports that sit on shelves.
As part of this collaboration, AI4M and Agent Impact are working together to deploy a Use Case Explorer designed to support the broader ecosystem. This initiative will make it easier for manufacturers to discover relevant, real-world AI and digital manufacturing use cases, learn from peers, and identify proven solutions aligned with their business challenges. By sharing insights and highlighting Canadian success stories, this tool will help demystify AI adoption, reduce risk, and build confidence across the manufacturing community. Together, AI4M and Agent Impact are committed to strengthening knowledge exchange, celebrating Canadian innovation, and accelerating the path from exploration to implementation for manufacturers nationwide.
We are excited to have Agent Impact join the AI4M ecosystem and look forward to the impact they will make in supporting manufacturers across Canada. Reach out today to begin your transformation journey.