n the aerospace industry, precision, traceability, and agility are non-negotiable — especially when forging critical components like aircraft compressor blades. But how do you design and deploy a fully automated, robotized and connected factory capable of delivering one-piece flow at industrial cadence — in a highly demanding environment? In...
Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complex, expensive, or reserved for big corporations. In this session, Tatiana Galibus from Sirris shares pragmatic, budget-friendly steps to protect connected production environments against real cyber threats. You will learn how to prioritize risks, avoid common pitfalls, and implement simple yet effective...
It is not easy getting started with an OT security program in a company that has only focussed on IT until now. By now we all know about OT and IT convergence and the typical OT challenges, but how do you tackle them when you’re starting from scratch on a playing field that isn’t familiar to you? We provide you with a report from the field on...
Join us to explore the often-overlooked realities of AI implementation. Navigate the true impact of AI, moving beyond buzzwords to tangible outcomes. Discover how data quality and context outperform sheer quantity for real insights. See how mapping existing organizational knowledge fuels impactful AI transformations. Understand why...
In the wind power industry, efficiency, sustainability, and performance are key — and digitalization is the lever to achieve all three. At ZF Wind Power, we’ve embarked on a transformation journey, via a Factory of the Future Award, to make our manufacturing smarter, leaner, and more impactful. This session dives into how we use digital tools and...
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, experienced employees are disappearing, and young, driven talent is scarce, it is essential for entrepreneurs to invest in the workforce of the future. For educational institutions, it is impossible to have all the latest technologies in-house or to let students experiment daily with the most...
Belgische machinebouwers, OEMS, industriële toeleveranciers, internationaal actief of niet – ze navigeren vandaag, en minstens de komende 4 jaar, door Rode Oceanen van stapels strakke regelgeving, krappe arbeids-energie-& geldmarkten. Is het voor de Europese maakindustrie kwart voor, of kwart na twaalf. Drie CEO’s van de mondiaal actieve hightech...
All industries face a problem of finding enough skilled labour to grow and maintain their operations. There is a need to transfer both the physical and conceptual knowledge related to a skill in a way that doesn’t require much effort from other workers in the company. In this masterclass we explain how novel data collection methods can be used to...
How to Train New Employees Quickly and Effectively Without Burdening Experienced Workers? With competency-based training in Virtual Reality, we combine real-time evaluations using eye and hand tracking with smart support, such as interactive work instructions and visual guidance. This approach not only reduces the mental strain of training but...
