Does talk about the 4th Industrial Revolution leave you feeling a little cynical? Does it seem more accessible for large enterprises than for small and medium manufacturers? A candid look at the current state of our plant floors – after three decades of manufacturing systems investment – should have us all concerned and working for a better future. One that works for ALL manufacturers, and across all industries. Join me for an honest look at where we are, and a realistic chance for a brighter, more competitive manufacturing future here in the US.

As the design of a product evolves so must the planning and preparation of the production. During this session, we will see how a production engineer can collaborate with a design engineer leveraging the interactive nature of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

Sponsored by Dassault Systemes – SOLIDWORKS

This presentation will discuss the relationship between the customer and the integrator in an automation project. Topics will include:

• What needs to be in place for a successful kick-off
• The roles of the integrator and customer during the project
• What happens after the system is delivered and installed

Exploring the capabilities inside DELMIA Robotics on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that allow our customers to design, validate, and upload/download industrial robot workcells.

Sponsored by Dassault Systemes – SOLIDWORKS

DevOps (“Developer Operations”) is a combination of tools, practices, and culture that enables organizations to deploy changes into production environments more safely and confidently. DevOps lifecycle includes stages to plan, build, integrate/deploy, monitor, operate, and react to the results of changes quickly.

How IoT, robotics and AI are being merged into a single technological strategy that both drives greater efficiency and greater productivity.

Years ago, traditional automation depended on high volume production and low to no product mix. But those days are gone. Collaborative robots, being flexible, quick to program and easy to use, now enable automation even in high-mix, low volume manufacturing environments. Learn more in this session, and hear real-world examples of cobot-enabled production in contract manufacturing, end-of-line packaging and even MIG welding.

Sponsored by Universal Robots

The future of manufacturing is a digitally connected ecosystem. The good news for manufacturers is that you can increase your legacy production equipment’s value by upgrade it with IoT technology to digitally connect your manufacturing operations. And, it’s easier than you think. Join Trevor Diehl, VP of Research & Development at DELMIAworks, to learn how to enhance your existing shop floor equipment with sensors and monitoring devices to gather performance and quality metrics that will help control costs, optimize resource utilization, and automate manufacturing workflows.

Key Takeaways:

• Options for retrofitting your equipment
• The business values and improved efficiencies of updating your legacy equipment
• A better understanding of manufacturing process and production measurements
• How to identify the most meaningful KPIs for your business
• Pitfalls to avoid when developing your digital manufacturing journey

Sponsored by Dassault Systemes – DELMIAWORKS