{"id":18078,"date":"2025-03-06T16:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/?p=18078"},"modified":"2025-03-06T16:32:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:32:46","slug":"artificial-intelligence-ceramics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/en\/blog\/product\/artificial-intelligence-ceramics\/","title":{"rendered":"Bring Your Surfaces to Life: Transform them into Interactive Spaces with AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the <strong>ceramic and construction materials<\/strong> sector, managing <strong>assets and product information<\/strong> is a complex and fragmented process that requires constant updates, effective distribution of information, and the ability to adapt to increasingly dynamic market demands. <strong>Disorganized catalogs, manual updates, and inconsistent versions between digital and printed formats<\/strong> create friction in business processes, leading to <strong>data inconsistencies, long update times, and slowdowns in communication with distributors, architects, and marketplaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing and sales teams<\/strong> must continuously update information on <strong>materials, finishes, formats, and intended uses<\/strong>, tailoring each product sheet to different stakeholders, from <strong>designers to architects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2107\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18286\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1.png 2107w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1-650x308.png 650w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1-1290x612.png 1290w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1-1536x728.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1-2048x971.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale-EN-1-350x166.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2107px) 100vw, 2107px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with the right <strong>strategy of centralization and automation<\/strong>, <strong>materials and finishes can transcend their physicality<\/strong>, becoming part of a <strong>digital ecosystem where every piece of information is always updated, optimized, and accessible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Transform Matter into a Virtual Space<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, <strong>materials like tiles, coatings, and surfaces<\/strong> are perceived as purely <strong>physical, static, and well-defined elements<\/strong>. However, <strong>digitization<\/strong> allows each product to become a <strong>connected element<\/strong>, part of an <strong>interactive ecosystem<\/strong>, enabling it to <strong>go beyond physicality and transform into a dynamic experience<\/strong>. Today, a <strong>material is no longer just a technical sheet or a two-dimensional image<\/strong>; it can be integrated into a <strong>digital and interactive ecosystem<\/strong> where its characteristics can be <strong>explored immersively<\/strong>, adapting to <strong>different design contexts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This evolution unlocks new opportunities for <strong>architects, designers, and buyers<\/strong>, who no longer have to rely on rigid catalogs or physical samples but can explore <strong>finishes, thicknesses, and technical properties in customized digital environments<\/strong>, integrating them directly into their projects. <strong>The goal is to turn materials into experiences<\/strong>, making them <strong>not just viewable but interactive, navigable, and adaptable<\/strong> to every need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale_2-1290x750.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale_2-1290x750.png 1290w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale_2-650x378.png 650w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale_2-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale_2-1536x893.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale_2-2048x1191.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/infografica-articolo-ceramica-orizzontale_2-350x203.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>truly transform materials into digital spaces<\/strong>, companies need to adopt an approach that <strong>centralizes information, automates content management, and allows users to interact with materials seamlessly and dynamically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to a <strong>centralized system like THRON<\/strong>, each material can be <strong>explored in digital environments, associated with specific settings, and seamlessly contextualized into projects<\/strong>. <strong>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/en\/platform\/ai-mediaboost\/\">AI MediaBoost<\/a>, content is automatically optimized for every channel<\/strong>, ensuring that <strong>each technical specification is always accessible in the highest quality<\/strong>, regardless of <strong>device or viewing context<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This provides users with an <strong>innovative and immersive experience<\/strong>, allowing them to access <strong>finishes, thicknesses, and slip resistance indices<\/strong> in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Simplify External Communication<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>ceramic sector<\/strong>, the quality of the final product is determined <strong>not only by its technical features<\/strong> but also by <strong>how it is installed and used<\/strong>. <strong>Installers<\/strong> are the key figures who <strong>transform tiles, surfaces, and materials into real interactive spaces<\/strong>, ensuring that each <strong>environment aligns with the original project<\/strong>. However, to <strong>work precisely<\/strong>, they must have <strong>immediate access to detailed technical specifications, video tutorials, installation guides, and real-time updated training materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a <strong>structured system<\/strong>, sharing these contents becomes <strong>fragmented and inefficient<\/strong>, leading to <strong>delays, application errors, and a final result that fails to enhance the product as intended<\/strong>. <strong>Preserving and structuring data on materials, finishes, and collections can be complex, limiting the ability to innovate and optimize new projects<\/strong>. However, <strong>a well-organized historical archive<\/strong> not only ensures <strong>instant access to the latest technical content<\/strong> but also <strong>preserves and enhances a company\u2019s material and informational assets<\/strong>, preventing <strong>data loss and inconsistencies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-b2bArea-2-1290x754.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-b2bArea-2-1290x754.webp 1290w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-b2bArea-2-650x380.webp 650w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-b2bArea-2-768x449.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-b2bArea-2-1536x898.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-b2bArea-2-350x205.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-b2bArea-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Solutions like <strong>THRON B2B Area and Brand Portal<\/strong> allow businesses to <strong>centralize and intelligently distribute technical content and training materials<\/strong>, ensuring that <strong>every stakeholder always has access to updated, role-specific information<\/strong>. Through these <strong>structured digital hubs<\/strong>, <strong>installers can access detailed guides, video tutorials, and technical sheets<\/strong>, while <strong>sales teams and distributors receive materials tailored to their business needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/en\/platform\/b2b-area\/\"><strong>C<\/strong>heck the<strong> B2B Area<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>A New Perspective Shaped by AI-SaaS<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>digital transformation of construction materials<\/strong> is now <strong>a necessity<\/strong> for ensuring <strong>competitiveness and operational efficiency<\/strong>. <strong>An advanced AI-SaaS like THRON<\/strong> helps reduce <strong>operational friction<\/strong>, optimize <strong>information management<\/strong>, and <strong>automate repetitive tasks<\/strong> through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/en\/platform\/thron-ai\/\">generative AI<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/en\/platform\/workflow\/\">automated workflows<\/a><\/strong>, freeing up time and resources for <strong>higher-value activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several <strong>industry leaders<\/strong> have already implemented <strong>THRON<\/strong> to <strong>revolutionize workflows and enhance their products<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ABK Group<\/strong> leverages <strong>digital asset centralization<\/strong> to <strong>coordinate and standardize<\/strong> the distribution of its ceramic collections, ensuring a <strong>strong and consistent brand identity across all channels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Florim Ceramiche<\/strong> ensures an <strong>impeccable visual consistency<\/strong> for its collections thanks to THRON, which <strong>distributes images and content with the highest quality across all digital touchpoints<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"1044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-clienti-1290x1044.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-clienti-1290x1044.webp 1290w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-clienti-650x526.webp 650w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-clienti-768x622.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-clienti-1536x1243.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-clienti-350x283.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.thron.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Articolo47_AIperCeramica-clienti.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infinity Engineered Surface<\/strong> uses THRON to <strong>inspire designers and architects<\/strong>, making <strong>materials and finishes instantly accessible<\/strong> through <strong>intelligent content management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laminam<\/strong> enhances its <strong>Made in Italy excellence<\/strong> with THRON, <strong>efficiently distributing assets on a global scale<\/strong>, ensuring a <strong>consistent brand narrative worldwide<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Wanna find out how to improve your product catalogue management?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thron.com\/en\/demo\/\">Request a customised demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AI is transforming the management of building and ceramic materials: no more static cards, but always up-to-date and interactive digital information. 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