AI Tools for Industrial Professionals — 2025 Edition
We are entering a phase where AI adoption is no longer optional — especially for engineers working in complex systems like cryogenic separation, compression trains, and industrial gas delivery. Engineers are already using AI for reports, RCA, logs & comparisons. But most are wasting time using the wrong tools.
So I’ve prepared a simple PDF — 12 AI tools that actually fit industrial workflow usage.
Communication & Clarity
ChatGPT
Translate complex engineering into business language.
Helps technical teams communicate clearly with management.
NotebookLM
Upload plant docs & query like a personal knowledge brain.
Fast recall of SOPs, commissioning notes, P&IDs.
Research & Validation
Perplexity
Rapid technical answers backed by source links. Saves time searching 10 tabs and PDFs.
Elicit
Pull insights hidden inside research papers. You don’t need to read 40 pages to get the key point.
Scite.ai
Verify if claims are supported or false.
Helpful when evaluating vendors or technical claims.
Visualization & Diagrams
Whimsical AI
Convert thoughts into diagrams instantly.
Good for block schema & layout drafts.
Mermaid Live
Generate process diagrams from text.
Useful for distillation, compression, cold box flows.
FigJam AI
Structure discussions into visual wireframes. Useful during FEED, kickoff or project planning.
Documentation & Output
Notion AI
Create & maintain SOPs / training knowledge base.
Centralizes institutional knowledge for teams.
Tally Forms AI
Summarize form submissions smartly. Useful for lead capture, support tickets, plant requests.
Canva Translate AI
Convert docs to multiple languages fast. Useful for global suppliers & multinational contractors.
SlidesAI
Convert text into slide decks automatically. Great to auto-design presentation decks quickly.