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.
Automation, Maintenance & Reliability Summit
Smart Manufacturing of the Future
March 21, 2024 | 8:00am - 12:30pm (ET)
(plus optional tour of Whirlpool immediately following lunch until 2:30pm)
Smart Factory Institute at the PIE Innovation Center
2215 Parker Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
#SmartFactoryInstitute
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 technical specialists, automation specialists, design/development professionals, and system integrators.
EVENT WILL START IN
Keynote Presenter
2024 CONFERENCE AGENDA
(Speaker list is being continuously updated.)
OPENING
8:00am
Registration & Networking
8:30am
Welcome & Introduction to the Summit
Denise (Rice) Hall
President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc., Operators of the Smart Factory Institute
FEATURED SPEAKER
8:45am
Are Your Maintenance KPI’s Making your Company Worse by Using Them the Wrong Way?
Rick Clonan will offer a simple, but vital perspective on selecting and using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for outstanding maintenance performance. We need certain KPIs to control our limited maintenance resources and provide for plant success. But some popular KPIs can be counterproductive: they can make our companies worse or simply waste our time. Join us and learn how to find and use critical KPIs.
Rick Clonan
CMRP, RMIC, Implementation and Training Manager at Eruditio
PANEL DISCUSSION A
9:30am
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.
Dr. Lynne Parker
Associate Vice Chancellor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Director, AI Tennessee Initiative
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Dr. Mongi A. Abidi
Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, University of Tennesse, Knoxville
DISCUSSION SESSIONS
10:30am
Session A:
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.
Brent Pye
Automation Sales Engineer – Southeast Region, Phoenix Contact USA
11:15am
Session B:
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 Bartley
Vice President Operations, Georgia Source
CLOSING
11:45
Closing Remarks
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Denise (Rice) Hall
President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc., Operators of the Smart Factory Institute
LUNCH & NETWORKING
12:00pm
Lunch & Networking
12:30pm-
2:30pm
Limited Availability for Optional Tour of Whirlpool
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