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

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SOLUTION STUDY: Empowering Sustainable Products – The Crucial Role of Data Engineering in Reducing Carbon Footprints

In an era where sustainability is paramount, understanding and managing the carbon footprint of products is crucial for businesses aiming to minimize their environmental impact. This speaking session, titled “Empowering Sustainable Products: The Crucial Role of Data Engineering in Reducing Carbon Footprints,” will delve into the pivotal role data engineering plays in this endeavor. WeRead more

Bits, Bites and Bubbles: The Rethink! Smart Manufacturing Europe Evening Networking Dinner

Do you want to network with your peers? Do you want to digest the day and your key findings? Do you want to sit back & connect with your new acquaintances? Relax after the first conference day and begin with drinks, food and bubbly networking. The simply perfect combination of an inspiring atmosphere and theRead more

(1) World Café: Which digital topic needs to be prioritized with limited budget?

Connectivity, Digital Engineering, Monitoring, Steering, Traceability, Data Analytics/AI, Simulation and People/Process are needed for digital transformation – but what is most important to stabilize processes and save cost and complexity? What steps are necessary to achieve Industry 4.0 maturity? What criteria should be considered when defining standards for i4.0? How can the most important requirementsRead more

CASE STUDY: Efficient machine maintenance through AI – optimising the provision of information for maintenance technicians

A shortage of skilled labour, increasing complexity and difficult access to distributed information are making life difficult for maintenance teams. Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are now much more accessible and promise new possibilities: Information can be researched and captured more quickly. Work processes can be standardised and stabilised. Knowledge can be systematically recorded and sharedRead more

SOLUTION STUDY: When operational excellence meets digital The impact of Digital OpEx beyond Connecting the Frontline Workers

In manufacturing, top-tier performance is often attributed to Operational Excellence* (OpEx) programs. OpEx programs establish a standardized language for work processes and drive continuous improvement. Companies such as Toyota (TPS), P&G (IWS), and DuPont (DPS) are good examples of best in class OpEx programs delivering superior results in all PQCDSM dimensions. A critical aspect ofRead more

WORLD CAFÉ HARVESTING SESSION

The moderators will present the results of the World Café Round Tables and all the most important questions, challenges and solutions arising from the event will be discussed.Read more

REFRESHMENT BREAK AND NETWORKING

Enjoy an afternoon refreshment and take a look at the latest developments regarding mobile plant management tools and application in the context of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.Read more

RETHINK! SMART MAUNFACTURING WORLD CAFÉ SESSION

WHAT IS A WORLD CAFÉ? World Café session are designed to help you discuss with colleagues and peers similar issues and challenges that everyone is facing in the industry. Not only will the conversation be moderated by an expert speaker, the aim of the session is to find real solutions to real world problems withRead 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