Agenda

8.30

Registration

9.30

Chairman’s Welcome

Speakers:

Henrik von ScheelOriginator of Industry 4.0,

9.45

Keynote – Getting Results with Simple and Pragmatic IoT

Engineers have always found ways of finding out what's happening with their equipment - maybe it's a screwdriver held against a noisy bearing, feeling the motor cage temperature with your hand and using a tongue tester to check electric current. No matter how much complex analytics equipment is available, the fundamental physical properties of equipment will never change. This presentation explains how you can use relatively simple, inexpensive IoT based solutions to capture temperature, electrical current and vibration data common to most manufacturing equipment.

Speakers:

Russ McKayWatson IoT - European Tiger Team, IBM

10.00

Keynote – Operations 4.0: The Next Generation of Operational Excellence

Manufacturing sits at the epicentre of Industry 4.0. The second wave of Industry 4.0 introduces a new era of Operational Excellence that transforms the design, manufacture, operation and service of products and production systems. Connectivity and interactions between parts, machines, and people deliver a step change in productivity and allow for new levels of mass customisation. Henrik, who is referred to as the ‘Father of Industry 4.0’ and who was the mastermind behind Germany’s digital industrial strategy, will discuss how the impact that this new era of operational excellence will have on the competitive landscape of the manufacturing industry.

Speakers:

Henrik von ScheelOriginator of Industry 4.0,

10.20

Discussion Host Introductions

11.30

Coffee Break & Networking

12.00

Keynote: How to Fish (in a Sea of Process Data)

Many manufacturers collect vast amounts of data from their processes, but are hard-pressed to use that data to create value. Opportunities to improve a process can be found using very simple techniques. Graham will be discussing his experience in this area.

Speakers:

Graham CooperOperations & Manufacturing Director, Agfa Graphics

12.45

Exhibitor Introductions

13.00

Lunch

14.00

Keynote: Digital Transformation – Successful and Sustainable Projects

Investing time and effort in the early stages of any digital transformation project pays dividends with the subsequent implementation and ROI. From clear project planning and road-mapping, to careful review of solution options and selection of technology, having the right approach will create a solid foundation before moving on to the implementation phase.

Speakers:

Lee Ann HealyManaging Partner, Optimum

15.15

Panel: The Future of Manufacturing

Experienced manufacturers and industry experts discussing what manufacturing may look like in 20 years.

Speakers:

Carl DiverAcademic Lead for Industry 4.0, Manchester Metropolitan University

Graham CooperOperations & Manufacturing Director, Agfa Graphics

Lee Ann HealyManaging Partner, Optimum

Rashitha JayasekaraDigital Manufacturing Manager, Rolls-Royce

Stephen BarclayBusiness Information Manager, Tata Steel Europe

Peter HallIT Delivery Lead - Global Factory Operations, AstraZeneca

15.35

Discussion Host Conclusions

15.45

Close of Conference