While an increasing number of enterprise companies and some SMEs are adopting digitally transformative technology, the UK continues to fall behind other nations, including the US and Germany. What can be done to further evangelise the benefits of digitally transformative concepts to improve efficiency and competitive perspective? How can clearer definitions concepts – like IIoT, Industry 4.0 Smart Factory, Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Analytics and AI – be promoted more clearly?

Safety Engineering & Manufacturing

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Safety engineering may need rethinking in manufacturing plants. The future of process is digital, which creates many opportunities for plant operators to enhance efficiency, increase flexibility and make their plants future-proof.

This edition of Talking Industry addresses the issue of how implementing safety initiatives can enhance efficiency, while addressing the risks.

Discussion points will include:

Emerging trends of machinery-safety, how the technology can be integrated into new and existing assets as well as the contribution the newer technology can make to any manufacturing organisation’s risk-reduction program.

Wireless safety, how a TÜV-certified system for safety requirements up to PL e / Cat. 4 or SIL 3 can aid flexibility in safeguarding hazardous areas as well as greater efficiency and economy where conventional cable runs would struggle.

A focus on maintaining simple, cost effective and functional safety while integrating industrial communication and deterministic control systems.

3d Printing / Additive Manufacturing

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Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, uses CAD data or 3D object scanners to deposit material, layer upon layer, in precise geometric shapes. This Talking Industry debate examines the the power of additive manufacturing for design, test and production, while exploring the limitations and how these are being addressed.

Skills, Training & Technology

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