Discover how to use AI to build your own apps, tools, and solutions for your daily work. From using AI to building it yourself. A sales calculator. A production dashboard. A tool that combines information from various documents. A simple application for colleagues or customers. Until recently, you’d quickly have needed a software developer for an idea like that. With Vibe Coding, that’s changing.You describe what you want to build in plain language and use AI to create a working application together, step by step. You don’t need to be a programmer to do this. What you do need is knowledge of your own work, a specific problem, and the ability to effectively guide AI. In this three-part program, we’ll get to work on that. We won’t just look at what AI can do—we’ll build, test, and improve it ourselves.The goal: by the end of the program, you’ll have a working prototype for an application within your own organization, and you’ll know how to continue building on it yourself.<h2>Practical Information</h2>Wednesday, January 13 – 9:00 – 12:00 - De Maakfabriek Wednesday, February 3 – 14:00 – 17:00 - Hanzestrohm Wednesday, February 17 – 9:00 – 12:00 - Hanzestrohm<h2>Inspiration Session</h2>We don’t start with the technology, but with real-world applications. What small problems, manual tasks, or ideas within your organization could be addressed with a custom digital tool?During this session:<ul><li data-list-item-id="edcb6394b9809d69c804e74a607615ec9">you’ll be introduced to Vibe Coding and the possibilities of AI-assisted software development;</li><li data-list-item-id="e08044c336dae07e20cf839a5785ce76c">you’ll see concrete examples of tools and applications;</li><li data-list-item-id="e482ef4b235c367d6659a7f199b904665">you’ll discover what Vibe Coding is and isn’t suited for;</li><li data-list-item-id="ec8c0c7fb7d78749cfa2cca83cb1e31d7">you’ll translate problems and ideas from your own organization into potential applications;</li><li data-list-item-id="e4c75513a89b893ea1edf307673b15466">you’ll select one specific use case to work on during the program.</li></ul>Result: You’ll leave with a clear idea for a tool that can truly add value to your work.<h2>Workshop 1 – Build Your First Working Prototype</h2>Now it’s time to build. You’ll learn how to turn an idea into a simple application and how to use AI as your digital building partner.Among other things, we’ll work on:<ul><li data-list-item-id="ed992afca1885f05cacaace555a997fb4">moving from a problem to concrete functionalities;</li><li data-list-item-id="e6bb37753260670c79553d6e7ceec2493">describing what your application needs to be able to do;</li><li data-list-item-id="e9f23613acbba65d61f69ace2c6a198fe">effectively instructing AI;</li><li data-list-item-id="e9ffe88892c043e4a4a5b07213b778eb8">building functionalities step by step;</li><li data-list-item-id="ea9240502fbf1b4008efa8ee3acfb8d9f">testing, identifying errors, and making improvements;</li><li data-list-item-id="ed0159f5983de3fd6edc24d7a019786ea">user experience and design</li><li data-list-item-id="edb6ad13c4ddd71f0f58681040cc9c252">Iterate: build → test → adjust → retest.</li></ul>You’ll work on your own use case as much as possible.Result: By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the first version of your application.Homework: Put your prototype to the test. Have a colleague try it out and find out: What works? What’s missing? And where does the real value lie?<h2>Workshop 2 – From Prototype to Usable Application</h2>A working demo is great. But when can you actually use a self-built AI application within a company? First, we’ll improve the prototypes based on real-world experience. Then we’ll look at the next step.Topics include:<ul><li data-list-item-id="efeef9708fd3477ab084c9915e5ec5a58">improving and expanding functionalities;</li><li data-list-item-id="e0213ad1d0e92552cfd6168997ecb8a35">working with your own data and files;</li><li data-list-item-id="e97bd5e45ab726f39b3864db9672009f7">reliability and control;</li><li data-list-item-id="ec13cff827933d6cd6d23312485bf1fbc">privacy and information security;</li><li data-list-item-id="e29b2d4728ab7badb1eac85e18901ae50">intellectual property;</li><li data-list-item-id="e6f9a03a7170792a5724072b3fcff4d8a">management and maintenance;</li><li data-list-item-id="e42d1009928a1b597380a4739185a5b6b">When can you continue building on your own, and when do you need IT support or a professional developer?</li></ul>We’ll wrap up by presenting the applications we’ve built and determining the next step for each participant.Result: You’ll have a working prototype, hands-on experience, and a clear idea of what’s needed to take it further.<h2>Who is this for?</h2>This program is intended for people in the manufacturing industry who see opportunities to organize work more efficiently using digital tools but cannot code themselves. This includes entrepreneurs, managers, and employees from production, engineering, service, sales, operations, HR, and other business functions.No programming experience is required. What you do need is curiosity and a specific problem you want to solve. We recommend that two people from each organization participate. This way, you can continue building together both during and after the program.Cancellation: The workshops are free, but participation is not optional. If you cancel less than one week before one or more sessions, or if you do not show up for the sessions, we will charge €50 per participant.Partners: These workshops are an initiative of Metaalunie, FME, Kennispoort Regio Zwolle, Windesheim, Saxion, AI-hub Oost-Nederland, and EDIH BOOST EastNL.

AI in the Manufacturing Industry: From Idea to Working Tool