What to Expect
The challenges of the last 18 months have heightened the urgency to move manufacturing further along its digital transformation journey. There has been a lot of learning on the go as companies needed to change processes and strengthen their network to meet a changing global environment.
We will focus our content presentation on three key areas in our review of the digital transformation process: Software & Sensors, Strategy & Implementation, and The Role of Robotics.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This event will help engineers, developers and leaders better understand and optimize digital technology. The focus will be on strategies such as Industry 4.0 and applications such as industrial robotics and advanced operational analytics.
EVENT TOPICS
Software & Sensors
Sensors provide the data; software supplies the analytics. In between, there's a world of opportunities to understand and maximize what your plant is telling you.
The Role of Robotics
Robots have proven not just to improve efficiency and safety, but also have allowed the smarter utilization of human talent. These sessions show how to unlock the full value of a robotics strategy.
Strategy & Implementation
A comprehensive look at how to build a successful technology implementation, and how to ensure that success grows over time.
Industry Trends & Discussion
Finding an integration partner can be a vital step for many manufacturers without the in-house resources to implement your digital transformation.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
John Dyck
Chief Executive Officer, CESMII
John Dyck, CEO of CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute, will take a candid look at the state of digital transformation in American manufacturing and how it can better serve small and mid-sized manufacturer. Dyck looks at this issue from this unique lens as leader of a Manufacturing USA Institute chartered with transforming the U.S. manufacturing market and increasing global competitiveness through the democratization of smart manufacturing technologies, knowledge, and business practices. His presentation is an honest look at where we are, and offers a realistic chance for a brighter, more competitive manufacturing future.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
All Times are Central Time, Subject to Change
10:00 - 10:30 am |
Keynote: Digital Transformation… Evolution or Revolution? John Dyck |
10:30 - 11:00 am |
Design to Manufacture – Planning for Production Earl Haas, Industry Process Consultant Dick Longoria, Works Partner Sales Manager, Senior Specialist Sponsored by Dassault Systemes – SOLIDWORKS |
11:00 - 12:00 pm |
Digital System Integration: A Partnership Approach Kelly Chalmers |
12:00 - 12:30 pm |
DELMIA Robotics Overview Tony Karew Sponsored by Dassault Systemes – SOLIDWORKS |
12:30 - 1:00 pm |
The Arrival of DevOps Adam Gluck |
1:00 - 1:30 pm |
The Digital "Tools of the Trade" Mo Abuali |
1:30 - 2:00 pm |
High-Mix, Low Volume: Where Automation has Never Gone Before Joe Campbell Travis Jordan Lynn Crump Sponsored by Universal Robots |
2:00 - 2:30 pm |
How to Create a Roadmap to Digital Transformation and IoT Success with Your Legacy Equipment Trevor Diehl Sponsored by Dassault Systemes – DELMIAWORKS |