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Digitalization and Industry 4.0 came with bold promises: unlocking technological and economic potential. But where do we stand today – and what have we actually achieved over the past decade? The numbers are telling: while the IT market volume has doubled, productivity has stagnated. Many projects fail before completion, run over budget, or fall shortRead more

Start the conference day with coffee and… NETWORKING! Start the day with we.CONECT – in a small group in your exhibitor area. Make appointments with your peers and get into conversation with other participants over your first coffee.Read more

What does “impact” mean for your organization e.g.,  cost savings, sustainability gains, throughput, resilience, customer satisfaction? How do you translate business goals into digitalization roadmaps that prioritize outcomes over tool rollouts? Which metrics or KPIs are most meaningful to demonstrate value creation from AI/IoT initiatives? How do you bring together operations, IT, and business leaders to agree onRead more

Start the conference day with coffee and… NETWORKING! Start the day with we.CONECT – in a small group in your exhibitor area. Make appointments with your peers and get into conversation with other participants over your first coffee.Read more

As global regulations tighten and consumer demand for sustainability grows, companies must adapt by implementing comprehensive Track & Trace solutions that not only ensure compliance but also drive operational efficiency and sustainability. By leveraging Track & Trace technologies, companies can collect and manage the data required for Digital Product Passports, providing end-to-end transparency. This presentationRead more

Hybrid technology is transforming the manufacturing landscape, particularly in education, training, and product showcases. In this Tech Take Volker will explore how blending digital and physical elements creates immersive learning environments and supports improved collaboration that enhances product demonstrations and drives innovation in experience centers. Discover how hybrid technology can be integrated into manufacturing organizationsRead more

How to select the right data sets for more accurate forecast models?  How to continually refine the forecasting results? What is behind the forecasting?Read more

In this session Harald Lukosz introduces the path at Bosch towards the Factory of the Future at Bosch. Using two case studies, we will gain insights into the continuous collection and analysis of data across the entire production process to optimize both performance and product. As well as the use of AI in this context. IntroducingRead more

Regarding the end customer organization, who is in charge? For the definition of Industrial Edge operating concepts and processes? For the solution architecture? For vendor selection? Where do end customers turn to, who is the key vendor and supplier? PLC vendor? Machine builder? Cloud Services Provider? Systems Integrator? Someone else? In particular: What does theRead more

This discussion will explore the pivotal role of AI in revolutionizing manufacturing processes. Participants will delve into the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating AI into IoT systems, from data management and model training to ethical considerations and real-world applications. The discussion will also examine how AI can contribute to enhancing operational efficiency, improving product quality, and promoting sustainable manufacturingRead more