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Rainer Rodler from ZF Friedrichshafen AG presents insights into securing the convergence of IT and OT in manufacturing. This presentation traces the historical context, navigates current challenges, and forecasts future trends. It emphasizes the importance of organizational alignment, compliance with standards, and risk management. Practical strategies, including network segmentation and Business Continuity Management, are discussed,Read more

What specific benefits can AI co-pilots bring to shopfloor operations in terms of efficiency and production? How can robotics and AI be leveraged for spatial perception and movement pattern recognition on the shopfloor? In what ways do sensors and cameras contribute to precise visual inspection and sound testing, and how do they enhance quality controlRead more

Digital transformation is a critical topic for companies aiming to enhance their competitiveness. In this presentation, Kristian Antonsson from Tetrapak shares insights into a comprehensive digitalization initiative undertaken by the company over the past years. The focus was on leveraging production data to explore new business areas and models. Tetrapak successfully developed innovative software fromRead more

What are Challenge Your Peers Sessions?  In the Challenge Your Peers session, you have the opportunity to enter into an interactive exchange with your peers in order to generate different ideas on the same question. The topics are requested directly from all participants in advance and selected according to the current challenges of the community.Read more

In an era where sustainability is paramount, understanding and managing the carbon footprint of products is crucial for businesses aiming to minimize their environmental impact. This speaking session, titled “Empowering Sustainable Products: The Crucial Role of Data Engineering in Reducing Carbon Footprints,” will delve into the pivotal role data engineering plays in this endeavor. WeRead more

Best practice: What asset performance management concept do the participants use? How can B2B companies ensure data quality and integrity?  What are the implications, coming with new technologies, for the skills required by asset performance managers?      How can APM contribute to sustainability goals? What is the value connected to APM?Read more

By implementing full traceability, no-touch-automation and automated data flows, we can follow each individual item in time and space in our internal process flow using dedicated applications. This includes very detailed information from every process step in our internal production providing deep insight into the connection between product properties and processes/materials, all in an iterativelyRead more

In this presentation, we explore the transformative journey from challenges to solutions using intelligent automation. By delving into real-world examples and case studies, we uncover how organizations can tailor and deploy automation strategies to tackle industry-specific hurdles. From logistics intricacies to workforce dynamics, we dissect the delicate balance required for successful implementation. In this sessionRead more

Join Mustafa Ali Khan as he presents on “Transformation of Manufacturing and the Role of Digitalization in Polymer Production.” In this engaging talk, Mustafa will explore the application of digital technologies within polymer production processes, shedding light on the synergistic effects between Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and automation in the textile value chain. DrawingRead more

Get tea, get snacks, make connections and talk with your peers – and have the chance to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.Read more