FABTECH 2021

WS11: Smart Manufacturing Bootcamp - PAID SESSION (Room S404d)

Unsure of where to begin with a smart factory program? Can’t scrap existing equipment but desperately need an upgrade? Have budget, but not sure how to decide the right projects to invest in? Or maybe you’re now looking for the next value-creating project? Join top industry experts at our first Smart Manufacturing Bootcamp! This one-day experience will cover everything you need to know to start from scratch or expand your pilots. Topics will include: an introduction to smart manufacturing, setting a foundation, embracing cultural change, and real-world hardware & software technologies. We will continue with a detailed discussion on how to make your production process smart, including: making & analyzing data, machine connectivity options and working with legacy ERP/MES systems. Finally, the Bootcamp finishes with a workshop for jumpstarting your business case with a strategy, goals, and plan of action so that you can easily get buy-in from decision makers.
David Lechleitner - Ultra Consultants, Will Healy, III - Balluff Worldwide, Jonathan C. Kim - Amada America, Inc., Mo Abuali, PhD - IoTco, LLC, Miguel Hernandez - Amada America, US, Casey Greer - Amada America, Inc., Jim L. Wenson - Sinto America, Inc., Mehdi Bentanfous - KINEXON, and Javier Ortiz - New Forge

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