Technical sessions will cover several “Best Practice” topics of interest to engineers and technical professionals. The complete list of sessions for this year's conference can be found below. All sessions will be in Nissan's Titan Room.
Technical sessions will cover several “Best Practice” topics of interest to engineers and technical professionals. The complete list of sessions for this year's conference can be found below. All sessions will be in Nissan's Titan Room.
Industry 4.0 is the application of technology to digitally transform how industrial companies operate, based on the idea that machines should be able to communicate with each other and work together to create new products and services. These technologies include the industrial IoT, automation and robotics, predictive maintenance, simulation, AR, additive manufacturing, and IoT analytics. Industry 4.0 is driven by a need to boost efficiency, improve quality, and to enable new business models.
What could you achieve for your business by optimizing operations? Maximize the impact of your digital transformation initiatives and goals by connecting machines and people in real-time with Industry 4.0 solutions such as secure Internet of Things (IoT) software platforms and Augmented Reality (AR).
Through automation and real-time analytics, you’ll see the power of true enterprise-wide connectivity. Embrace these initiatives in your business to drive efficiency, differentiate your offerings, and help you outperform your KPI's.
The difference between successful transformation and investments languishing in pilot purgatory often comes down to priorities and technology. Successful companies prioritize their digital transformation strategy around financial impact.
To start scaling your digital manufacturing initiatives at scale, here are five critical steps to follow:
This session will include lessons learned and real results from automotive and other heavy industry manufacturers. Our aim is to make this session interactive and audience focused with time for all Q&A.
Presenter(s): Thomas W. Kenslea - PTC
Session Time: Apr 3, 2024 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Two topics that are often intermixed are very different from one another, difference purpose, different goals and different players. While both are positive initiatives to celebrate, we find they can almost overshadow the others and possibly be in conflict. Even terms like modernization, smart manufacturing are widely used to mean the same, or sometimes, different things which creates additional confusion. In this session we will unpack the two topics, create ‘real’ meaning from a day-to-day operational perspective and come to the conclusion on methods to take advantage of both.
Both are necessary and both need to be managed with the proper expectations. With the use of simple tools and templates your organization can maximize the strategy for each of these initiatives without creating confusion or overlap in effort. Creating a clear and concise strategy with corresponding North Star will create focus for these initiatives and ultimately success.
Presenter(s): Rebecca Kelderman - Rockwell Automation
Session Time: Apr 3, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) - Remote monitoring of machine status is not just for real-time visibility and immediate intervention. The technologies that power remote monitoring also enable users to track trends in performance over time to improve the efficiency of their operations long term. Remote monitoring capabilities provide data for OEE calculations and make it easier for manufacturers to identify and remedy causes of waste within their facilities.
OEE is a calculation of manufacturing process efficiency that takes into account three primary factors: availability, performance, and quality. The availability factor takes into account events that decrease total runtime, including planned stops (such as for product changeover) and unplanned stops. The performance factor takes into consideration anything that decreases the speed of the manufacturing process while it is running. The quality factor accounts for parts that do not meet quality standards (parts that must be scrapped or reworked, resulting in wasted time).
Presenter(s): Kellie Hutchinson - Banner Engineering
Session Time: Apr 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
In the era of Industry 4.0, characterized by rapid technological advancements and digital transformation, the alignment of current training with the evolving needs of industries has become imperative. This session explores the critical importance of updating existing training programs to address the demands of Industry 4.0, and highlights emerging technologies such as robotics, AR/VR, system integration, digital twins, machine monitoring, and data analytics to enhance workforce competencies and productivity. Furthermore, this session will address collaborative efforts by Mississippi State University to ensure the availability of local training resources to respond to the dynamic needs of the modern workforce. By aligning current training practices with the demands of Industry 4.0, organizations can cultivate a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and sustainable growth in the digital age.
Presenter(s): Jonathan Howell - MSU CAVS Extension
Session Time: Apr 3, 2024 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
We hear Edge this and Edge that, but in the world of automation solutions, what does Automation at the Edge mean? What is even the edge? What are the benefits of the edge and ultimately, why should I care? Understanding edge technology in the automation capabilities arena can foster not only a new knowledge base within your organization but a differentiator to your business. Automation technology is not stair-stepping up; it’s leaping forward and the more we understand how to harness and utilize the technology, the greater our chances are of staying ahead of competition, being cost competitive and efficient in operations.
We will learn what Edge is all about and why it is important to not only the automation work happing in your facility today, but how it drives innovation and intelligence for the business.
Presenter(s): Rebecca Kelderman - Rockwell Automation
Session Time: Apr 4, 2024 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Intralogistic material handling is more than just getting parts from point A to point B. Consideration must be given to the sequencing, ergonomics, and organization of the delivery carts. This session will delve into these topics and provide real-world examples used across industry. Solutions to many of these problems include de-coupled tugger trains, push/pull assists for moving heavy loads, and tools for cart storage and management. Attendees will come away with a whole new "box of tools" they can apply in their daily work life.
Presenter(s): Kurt Greissinger - Lean Factory America
Session Time: Apr 4, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM