TLDR: ETQ, a Hexagon company, has been shortlisted for the 2025 A.I. Awards in the ‘Best Use of AI in Manufacturing’ category. The recognition is for their ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics (PQA) solution, developed in partnership with AI innovator Acerta, which leverages machine learning to proactively identify and resolve manufacturing defects and enhance overall quality.
BURLINGTON, Mass. – August 19, 2025 – ETQ, a division of Hexagon, today announced its significant achievement of being shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 A.I. Awards program. The company has been recognized in the highly competitive ‘Best Use of AI in Manufacturing’ category for its innovative ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics (PQA) solution. This marks a notable validation of AI’s growing role in ensuring manufacturing product quality.
The ETQ Reliance PQA solution, developed through a strategic partnership with AI innovator Acerta, is an advanced, AI-driven system designed to revolutionize quality control on the shop floor. It utilizes machine learning to meticulously analyze vast amounts of manufacturing data, enabling the automated, early detection of potential defects and proactive resolution of quality issues. This capability is crucial for preventing manufacturing problems, minimizing production variation, accelerating decision-making processes, and delivering prescriptive solutions to complex supply chain challenges, ultimately boosting overall delivered quality.
Vick Vaishnavi, CEO of ETQ, emphasized the solution’s impact, stating, “Today’s manufacturers worry about the performance of their plants, how to ensure operational efficiency, meet compliance requirements and manage risk. Thanks to our partnership with AI innovator Acerta, the ETQ Reliance PQA solution addresses these challenges, leveraging machine learning to help identify production problems sooner and resolve them faster.” He added, “We’re honored to be shortlisted for the 2025 A.I. Awards and to receive validation for the role AI can play in ensuring manufacturing product quality.”
James Williams, CEO of The Cloud Awards, which operates the A.I. Awards program, expressed enthusiasm for the current year’s entries. “We’re very excited to reveal the shortlist for the 2025 A.I. Awards. Its sophomore year has proven to be even better than last year, with some stunning AI innovations from all corners of the globe being presented to our panel,” said Williams. He extended his congratulations to ETQ, acknowledging that “making the shortlist, which in itself is a great achievement. We wish ETQ, and its fellow shortlistees well, as we head into the next round of judging.”
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The AI-driven capability of the PQA solution directly addresses the escalating problem of product defects and costly recalls. By identifying patterns and anomalies in manufacturing data, it helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and effectively manage risk. This recognition aligns with broader industry trends, as AI is increasingly seen as a critical tool for addressing challenges such as worker shortages, environmental health & safety (EHS) mandates, and product recalls. Deloitte, for instance, predicts that 25% of enterprises utilizing Generative AI are expected to deploy AI agents in 2025, a figure projected to rise to 50% by 2027, highlighting the shift towards more autonomous AI systems in various business functions, including quality management.
