10/30/2026
BAYFIELD COUNTY - Washburn Ironworks is using a Wisconsin state grant to bring artificial intelligence into its metal manufacturing operations. The company, which employs 40 people, plans to use AI to track materials, reduce waste, improve shipping, and handle routine office tasks. President Taylor Pearson says AI should help employees, not replace them. The company expects to begin implementation later this year, with full use targeted for late 2027. The grant is part of a state program awarded to 84 Wisconsin businesses.


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