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Klaus is postulating the “European Manufacturing System” as a strategic objective for the European manufacturing industry, with universal implications. This vision will overcome traditional barriers through an ecosystem approach. It features dual transition with sustainability as a decisive factor, while integrating emerging enablers and deep-tech technologies. But more important, people, the most valuable assets ofRead more

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The current transformation of the manufacturing and automotive industries is additionally massively influenced by geopolitical disputes, pandemics and climate change. Material flows must therefore be traceable throughout the entire value chain. This is a challenge that no company can solve on its own today. To do so, it is necessary to enable the digital flowRead more

Artificial Intelligence has a lot to offer when it comes to more efficient and better production processes. In regard to maintaining assets, it provides manufacturers with the possibility to act preventive instead of reactive and therefore to prevent unplanned shutdowns as well as to ensure a continuously high quality of your products. Walter Schubert, SeniorRead more

The need for manufacturing companies to transform and digitalize production processes has been growing since years and is also reaching smaller enterprises. Before realizing any digitalization, projects decision makers are facing a plethora of different necessary decisions and questions. What is the right solution for their specific business’s needs? How can they secure the expertiseRead more

Smart factory pilots are often implemented in companies. But how does a global rollout succeed? How can employees be qualified worldwide? Economic potential can only be leveraged if these questions are answered positively. A methodical approach has been developed over the last few years, starting with pilot projects and ending with a learning architecture. TheRead more

As part of the digital maturity transition this talk will be about cybersecurity as a Critical Assets Obsolescence Driver and the concept of Energy Centered Maintenance an approach for Energy Savings The overall contribution of Maintenance within the digtial maturity transition Critical assets obsolescence management integrating cybersecurity and energy efficiency The concept of energy centeredRead more

In the field of smart manufacturing one big trend follows the other. This makes it increasingly difficult for manufacturing companies to develop a long-lasting and sustainable digitalization strategy tailored to their company’s specific needs.   Hugo David Herrmann introduces in his presentation the strategy of the automotive supplier IAC is realizing digitalization projects at its multipleRead more

The first two rounds of your 2021 World Cafés! We start with the first 3 rounds, each round is 45 minutes long. After each round, participants change the Round Table based on the assigned order on their name badge! Find your challenges, solutions and ideas.Read more

How can we become more customer centric? How can we create purpose for people? How can we create sustainable business models? How can we create a compound effect in profitability? How can we inspire for high levels of performance?Read more