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Lunch Break & Networking

Get some coffee, get food, connect and chat with your peers – and enjoy the opportunity to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.Read more

CASE STUDY: AI and Advanced Automation – Enhancing Shopfloor Operations with AI Co-pilots

This presentation delves into the transformative potential of AI and advanced automation in optimizing shopfloor operations. From integrating AI co-pilots to leveraging robotics for spatial perception and movement pattern recognition, Schaeffler is at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing. Discover how sensors and cameras enable precise visual inspection and sound testing, enhancing quality control measures.Read more

(4) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: How can the digitalisation of the final assembly line in production contribute to increasing efficiency and improving quality across all sectors?

What specific challenges and opportunities do you see in the digitalisation of the final assembly line in your company? Which digital technologies and integration strategies have proven to be particularly effective in your production? How do you measure and evaluate the efficiency gains and quality improvements achieved through digitalisation?Read more

THE RETHINK! SMART MANUFACTURING EUROPE WORLD CAFÉ SESSION | Rounds 4 – 5

Two more World Café Rounds (30 minutes each): Even more challenges, solutions and ideas.Find your Top 3 Key Take Aways!Read more

Closing remarks by we.CONECT Global Leaders and the conference chair

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(5) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: Why is it worth thinking about and applying low-code solutions in SMEs?

What opportunities do low-code solutions offer to effectively digitalise production? What challenges can be solved in terms of employee motivation, transparency and speed of response and what opportunities arise from this? What advantages can a low-code approach have and why can this be a step towards integration into existing systems (cost-intensive adjustments)?Read more

Panel Discussion: Bringing Sustainability and business together – How can a business need approach to sustainability be developed?

We live in a world where everything is in motion – and also the long-standing manufacturing industries feel a growing to change their traditional business models. As new standards arise, and new players have entered the field the need to digitalize products and production grows in order to stay competitive. At the same time theRead more

CASE STUDY: How Can AI and New Technologies Optimize Manufacturing Processes?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technologies is transforming traditional processes. This presentation explores how AI, along with other innovative technologies, can be leveraged to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. By examining real-world examples and current research, we will uncover the potential benefitsRead more

Challenge Your Peers

What are Challenge Your Peers Sessions?  In the Challenge Your Peers session, you have the opportunity to enter into an interactive exchange with your peers in order to generate different ideas on the same question. The topics are requested directly from all participants in advance and selected according to the current challenges of the community.Read more

SOLUTION STUDY: How can intelligent manufacturing solutions revolutionize productivity and sustainability in the industry?

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, manufacturers face the challenge of optimizing their processes while integrating sustainable practices. This presentation will highlight how smart manufacturing solutions, supported by modern ERP systems and digital transformation, can help companies increase their efficiency and operate in a more environmentally friendly way. Practical examples and current trends will be usedRead more