10-Sep-2024-Block-1 Seminars

7:50AM - 8:00AM

Opening Remarks

Max Partington, Conference Director, AMG World

8:00AM - 8:15AM

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Speaker

  • Steve Winski Vice President of Business Development - CESMII
8:15AM - 8:45AM

Factory of the Future: Defining a Vision and Strategy

  • Factory of the Future planning and ideation
  • How does the World Class Manufacturing concept of “Ideal Production System” play a role in Factory of the Future?
  • Developing a vision for Factory of the Future and promoting an innovative mindset in the workforce
  • Why competitive benchmarking and the understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Levels is critical when developing the roadmap for Factory of the Future
  • Plan of execution and continuous improvement

Speaker

  • Brian Breuhan- General MotorsBrian Breuhan Global Manufacturing Optimization Strategist - General Motors
8:45AM - 9:15AM

Implementing Standardized Industry 4.0 Solutions Across Automotive Manufacturing Operations

  • Overcoming the challenges of implementing standardized Industry 4.0 solutions across diverse manufacturing operations
  • Exploring best practices and frameworks for successful implementation and integration: Connection, validation, and adoption
  • Leveraging data analytics, IoT technologies, and user-friendly interfaces for seamless monitoring and optimization
  • Engaging plant floor teams during adoption phase for effective Industry 4.0 utilization across the enterprise

Speaker

9:15AM - 9:45AM

Unlocking IoT Value in Automotive Manufacturing: Edge-Cloud Collaboration and Unified Namespace

In the automotive industry, integrating IoT with a Unified Namespace (UNS) is key to driving efficiency and intelligence across factory floors and vehicles. This presentation explores how edge-cloud collaboration and UNS can solve challenges in automotive manufacturing.

Key areas include:

• Real-time Data Acquisition: Building frameworks for fast decision-making and optimized operations with seamless data flow through UNS.
• IoT Messaging: Enhancing monitoring and equipment management with MQTT solutions, ensuring unified data management.
• Scalable Architecture: Creating flexible, scalable systems that support innovation and the integration of UNS in smart manufacturing.

Speaker

9:45AM - 10:25AM

Technology Demonstrations with Copia, EMQ, Banner Engineering and SOTI

This session provides an additional opportunity to meet with our product and solution providers in the exhibition hall to learn more about the products, technology, and services that have been developed to solve some of your unique challenges. The technology demonstrations will last approximately 8 minutes on four cycles with the
opportunity to ask questions immediately afterwards over the refreshment break.

10:25AM - 11:05AM

Networking Break