Educational Content 2024

View the Smart Manufacturing Week 2024 full content agenda

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10:00
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK
    The UK manufacturing industry is evolving significantly when it comes to the adoption of Automation and Robotics. However, based on companies' needs and processes this path can become quite complex and bring several obstacles, especially for SMEs pursuing the Automation journey. 
11:00
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK
    Join Jason Reed, Machinery Safety Specialist at Pilz Automation Technology, as he unravels the critical intersection of industrial automation, cybersecurity, and employee safety in the era of digitalisation.
     
11:30
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK

    With his extensive experience in industrial automation engineering and business development, Josh will guide you through choosing the right field-level control architecture to maximize machinery performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

     

12:00
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK

    As a driving force behind the innovative ServoTorqTM development program, James will unravel the key drivers revolutionizing modern sensor systems, powered by AI and the demand for real-time digital data.

13:30
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK
14:00
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK

    GAMBICA member experts can discuss on this panel the trends we have seen within the industrial automation industry, and also discuss where we think the focus will be in the next 5 to 10 years. 

10:00
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK

    This presentation explores how the principles of agile methodology can be applied to engineering cycles within the manufacturing industry. By integrating agile practices into design, development, and deployment processes, organisations can enhance efficiency, adaptability, and product quality.'

11:00
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK

    The buzz surrounding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and other types of industrial automation has exploded in recent years and is only forecast to continue. In this session, James Jones walks listeners through the reality of installing AGVs, the importance of starting with the basics and real-world successes from automating processes for Toyota Motor Manufacturing.

11:30
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK
    Join Jason Reed, Machinery Safety Specialist at Pilz Automation Technology, as he unravels the critical intersection of industrial automation, cybersecurity, and employee safety in the era of digitalisation.
12:30
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    20 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK

    As the costs of energy continue to rise, manufacturers and other businesses alike are certainly feeling the pressure to reduce their energy wastage and in turn manufacture more sustainably. 

13:30
  1. Drives & Technology Theatre
    140 mins
    • DRIVES & TECHNOLOGY THEATRE Sponsored by SIGMATEK

    **Separate booking required**

    Advancing Productivity, Performance, and Efficiency
    Automation and Robotics Accelerator Symposium (link to Automation & Robotics Accelerator Symposium 2024 (themanufacturer.com) is where automation-minded manufacturing executives from across the sector discuss best practices and share knowledge on implementation and optimisation of automation and robotics in their businesses.
    The Symposium will help manufacturers see automation as an enabler of business growth, rather than an ongoing business cost.