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Sponsored by KUKA, an expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information on how robots are shaping the future of the welding industry, at the same time that there is an absence of welders with competent skills to meet industry demand.

How are robots and welding technology allowing manufacturers to address product quality, cost savings, reduced waste, weld integrity, repeatability, speed and accuracy?

UPCOMING EVENTS AND BROADCASTS

Mar 14, 2023 10:00 AM London

Energy Efficiency / Net Zero / Reducing Energy Consumption

How can the manufacturing community play its part in global decarbonization and save money on energy consumption? What steps are involved in achieving this goal?

The most important lesson is that decisions must be driven by data and the implementation of smart technologies.

Topics and Speakers
GAMBICA’s Cross-sectoral Sustainability Group
Nikesh Mistry, Sector Head for Industrial Automation at GAMBICA will discuss how members are using automation to enhance the reduction of their carbon footprint. He will introduce the organisation’s new Cross-sectoral Sustainability Group, which aims to encourage and assist all member businesses within GAMBICA to measure their own environmental impact and implement best practice to be as sustainable as possible.

The greenest energy is energy we do not use
Alan Baird, Country Manager UK & Ireland for Danfoss Drives, explains how by using today’s technologies and the expertise of our industry experts we can make significant improvements to our CO2 reductions, energy consumption and energy costs. which will help UK Industries to achieve their decarbonisation targets while becoming more financially competitive.

Energy efficiency, sustainability & digital service must become an integral part of project design.
David Pownall, Vice President of Services, UK & Ireland, Schneider Electric will argue that cutting-edge technology on its own is not enough to solve the industry’s biggest challenges. It is instead, a combination of data-driven insights, innovative applications, digital services and consultative partnerships.

Chair: Andy Pye, Consultant Editor at DFA Media Group, for a lively discussion covering these and other aspects of relevant and topical issues, led as always by questions from the online audience. Registration is free!


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Jun 13, 2023 10:00 AM London

Maintenance 4.0, Implementing Smart Technologies

How can digital technologies be used in maintenance activities to get benefit? Is connecting to the cloud safe? What can you learn from your machines, even without getting heavily into machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)?

Many companies are still not making the most of the opportunity to provide insight into machines by monitoring critical components that are subject to wear and tear. It’s often thought that you need to plaster your machine with sensors to get any useful information out of it, but it is often not as complicated as that: much essential data can all be accessed via a simple PLC.

This event will include reference to:
Holistic monitoring – having a view of your entire plant helping maintenance teams work easily and cost-effectively.
Condition monitoring and RFID Tracking
How to measure and access important parameters, such temperature, vibration, wear, motor speed and health.

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Sep 12, 2023 10:00 AM London

Advances in Safety Engineering and Security

The future of safety engineering in manufacturing and processing plants is digital, which creates opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants safe and secure.

This edition of Talking Industry addresses how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks. We will cover:

Integrating technology into new and existing assets
The contribution of newer technologies to a risk-reduction programme.
Maintaining functional safety integrity
Utilising safety logic for reduced security risks
Safeguarding hazardous areas where conventional cable runs would struggle.


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Nov 14, 2023 10:00 AM London

Robotics & Automation

In this session of Talking Industry, an expert panel will deliver experience, expert opinions and information on how robots are shaping the future of industry, at the time that there is a shortage of workers with competent skills to meet industry demand.

How are robots allowing manufacturers to address product quality, cost savings, reduced waste, repeatability, speed and accuracy?

The UK is the only G7 country with a robot density below the world average. However, current circumstances, pressures and incentives may see the UK begin to move up the league table. What educational and financial support is available?

What are the safety issues to consider with robots and applicable standards?
Examples of the uses (and limitations) of Cobots (collaborative robots)/

The session will include an assessment of how robots can help with achieving net zero targets through reshoring and improved energy efficiency and reliability.


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