The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
About the Event
In the world of maintenance and industrial production, operations are continuing to transform as maintenance professionals are pushed to “digitally transform” and become more data driven. The ultimate goal is to execute effective condition-based maintenance, maximize asset reliability and avoid catastrophic failure, but how is this effectively accomplished? Explore how Industry 4.0 is enabling digital transformation decision-making and the role played by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), robotics, how the numerous existing sensor data can be used sensibly with connectivity, and how all of this leads to reliable control.
The Automation, Maintenance, & Reliability Summit is aimed at plant, production, and manufacturing managers, as well as safety engineers, technical specialists, automation specialists, design/development managers, and system integrators.
EVENT WILL START IN
2025 SUMMIT AGENDA
Agenda is continuously being updated.
OPENING
7:30am
Registration & Networking
8:00am
Welcome
Denise Rice
President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc., Operators of the Smart Factory Institute
FEATURED SPEAKER
8:15 am
Breaking the Reactive Maintenance Cycle
In the world of maintenance and industrial production, the reactive maintenance cycle is all too familiar, equipment fails, operations call maintenance, repairs are made and equipment is returned to operations until the next call when it is all repeated. But there is a solution: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). TPM holds the key to breaking free from the reactive churn. Rather than constantly battling the symptoms, TPM focuses on implementing proactive maintenance strategies and practices to prevent equipment failures and breakdowns focusing on continuous improvement and increased reliability. Hear about the core concepts of TPM and how they can revolutionize your maintenance operations. You will learn how to implement TPM strategies, such as autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, and early equipment management.
Derek Kozlowski
Senior Engineering Manager, WACKER
PANEL DISCUSSION
9:00am
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Maintenance & Reliability
In the world of maintenance and reliability, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have emerged as game-changing technologies that can revolutionize maintenance practices and enhance asset reliability. This panel focuses on leveraging AI and ML in maintenance to drive efficiency, optimize operations, and avoid catastrophic failures. By harnessing the vast amounts of data generated, organizations can gain valuable insights and make data-driven decisions that lead to effective condition-based maintenance. Hear how to leverage AI and ML tools to analyze sensor data, identify patterns, and predict equipment failures before they occur.
SESSION SPEAKER
10:00am
Are Your Maintenance KPI’s Making your Company Worse by Using Them the Wrong Way?
A crucial outlook on choosing and utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for exceptional maintenance performance is essential. We require specific KPIs to manage our limited maintenance resources effectively and ensure plant success. While some KPIs are necessary, certain widely-used KPIs can have adverse effects and may hinder company performance. Additionally, some metrics are simply time-wasters. By consolidating and evaluating KPIs, we can identify and utilize critical KPIs effectively.
Cade Webster
Low Cost Automation Specialist, igus
PANEL DISCUSSION
10:30am
Utilizing IO-Link Connectivity for Effective Condition-Based Monitoring & Maintenance
In the age of smart manufacturing, condition-based monitoring has emerged as a critical strategy for optimizing asset reliability and performance. This session will explore modern ways in which intelligent devices and network innovations are revolutionizing the industrial space. Attendees will gain insights into practical applications of Industry 4.0 technologies, and how to increase reliability while turning streams of device data into quick, profitable business decisions.
Dr. Gokhan Erdemir,
Associate Professor
SESSION SPEAKER
11:15pm
Integrating Training, and Total Productive Maintenance
This discussion will center on the critical role that training plays in the success of maintence and operational strageties. The panel will adress how Mechatronic principles and TPM align to minimize downtime and optimize workforce skills. Panelist will share real world applications and success stories, and highlight best practices for driving operational excellence.
Skylar Randolph
Director of Business Development, Peak Performance
LUNCH & NETWORKING
11:45am
Lunch & Networking
WRAP-UP
12:30pm
Closing Remarks
Denise Rice
President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc., Operators of the Smart Factory Institute
1:00pm
Optional Tour
2:30pm
Adjourn
