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Driving the Internet of Manufacturing

February 17 – 19, 2019 | TITANIC Chaussee Berlin, Germany

What is the Rethink! SPMS Europe?

The Rethink! SPMS Europe 2019 is the leading manufacturing summit bringing together site directors & senior manufacturing executives to discuss key industry topics, share knowledge, create new partnerships, and identify opportunities for their business.

Networking & Benchmarking – Meet 150+ site directors and manufacturing decision-makers from renowned European industrial companies

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MANUFACTURING DECISION-MAKERS

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KEYNOTE 2018 | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Ruskowski | Head of the Research Department Innovative Factory Systems |German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, DFKI GmbH

The potential of CPS is undisputed, but what will the impact on the value chain be? How will it change the business models, safety, workforce management and the way projects are planned? What decisions need to be made in order to optimize the benefits from automation and digitalization?

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What to expect in 2 ½ days in Berlin?

30+ top Speakers and Moderators, 20+ Best Practices, 20+ Round Tables & 150 Top Level Executives

150+ Site Directors and Heads of / Directors of Production from more than 120 renowned European companies
2 ½ Days of Interactive Networking & Benchmarking Opportunities
15+ Keynotes, Case Studies and 20 Interactive Sessions
Highlights: 6 World Cafés, 6 Workshops, 4 Challenge Your Peers Sessions, 2 Tech Take Sessions, Panel Discussion and a Networking Dinner

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Digital Plant – IIoT – OPEX – Cognitive Manufacturing
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we.HAVE PARTNERS.

Not sponsors… The Rethink! SPMS Europe is a unique event in the business & technology world because of our relationship with our partners. Our aim is to support our partners to reach their targets and inspire innovation. This vision is shared by a select group of partners at our highest quality events with the most elite audience.

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“Inspiring and fruitful”

David Gredal

Novo Nordisk A/S

“The event gave a great overview of IIOT and brought also practical aspects of application and implementation.”

Jürgen Großhauser

Nestlé

Great discussions and take aways!

Ralf Neubert

Schneider Electric

Very good opportunity and investment of time dedicated to in depth insights into latest trends and demonstrations of the most important changes

Johann Prenninger

BMW

Perfectly organized, good fundamental overview of the major topics. Perfect atmosphere and a place where you can do a lot of networking

Eberhard Langer

Wacker Chemie AG

Once again the opportunity has been incredible and we will stay in touch for other future events

Francisco Lumbreras Arcos

Jaguar Land Rover

Key topics of the Rethink! SPMS Europe 2019

The Future of Smart Manufacturing: What will the globalized company of the future look like and how will virtual teams work together effectively? Can technology convert local information into cross-functional teamwork? (level of networking, preservation of interpersonal relationships)
Smart Future Factories & Highest OEE Scores: Will Hyperconnected Factories, Autonomous Factories or Collaborative Product-Service Factories prevail? What will the factory of the future look like? | How can we achieve an OEE score of 100%?
Innovative Technologies: How does technology (Digital Twins, AI, ML, AR, Blockchain etc.) help simplify complex processes by combining thousands of components into precise processes and shortening long instructions?
Connected Machines: Communication among machines and robotics on the factory floor, purchasing departments, and digitally run truck fleets and materials suppliers.
Predictive Maintenance: How do we apply machine learning, deep learning and AI into predictive maintenance (and cyber security)?
People empowered by IT: Connected to the data and supported by automated analytics, managers and supervisors can achieve a higher level of wise decision-making.
Digital Visualization & Future of Additive Manufacturing: Real-time and predictive analytics – Real-time data collection and automated review using powerful algorithms. Turns data into insights. | Organic vs. Inorganic Growth Strategy Options – Advantages and Disadvantages.
Robotics, Sensorics & Automation: Which technology is most efficient? Will Robots complement or replace Human Workers? Possibilities for better adherence to tight cycle times through collaborative robots.
Data Protection & Cyber Risk Management: How do we handle cyber security issues regarding intellectual property and customers?
Operational Excellence, Lean Management & Shop-Floor Management: We can integrate innovations into ongoing business processes and successfully keep them in the routine? | How will Lean and OE change in the future?
Use of Mobile Devices & Cloud Computing: What are the advantages of using mobile devices in production? What are the challenges for the IT infrastructure in view of the increased use of mobile devices? | Can cloud services support production and make it faster and more efficient? Who owns the data?
Smart Workforce & Leadership: What skills do future employees need to have and what does the training have to look like? | How will people work alongside robots and intelligent machines – what makes employees more productive?

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The i.CONECT 360° Multi-touchpoint Concept

The most effective and most informal networking hub to reach a maximum of ROI ‒ personal dialogue, direct exchange and numerous opportunities to get meetings with top executives!

Icebreaker

Round tables on the evening before the first conference day. The Icebreaker is a first informal networking.

Challenge your Peers

Parallel round table discussions offer the delegates the possibility to talk about their own challenges

One2Ones

Our hubs101 technology and our onsite team will help facilitate pre-arranged and qualified meetings with your peers and potential business partners.

Tweetback & Connect

The unique interactive live feedback system! Note down your thoughts on comment cards which will be pinned on walls in the networking area for further discussion.