Webinar: What the Internet of Things Mean for Manufacturing

Manufacturing is experiencing a major shift. Global demand for products are becoming more and more complex: we are increasingly dependent on individual preference and customization; demand is unpredictable; products are being released in shorter time intervals and are being redesigned in rapid successions.

Manufacturing is experiencing a major shift. Global demand for products are becoming more and more complex: we are increasingly dependent on individual preference and customization; demand is unpredictable; products are being released in shorter time intervals and are being redesigned in rapid successions. Mass production is becoming obsolete, and is yielding to agility in manufacturing. Industry 4.0 is a framework that ties together different technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things and modular automation to achieve a vision: productivity in complex markets. The last few years has seen the conceptual introduction of Industry 4.0, but the hype has started to dissipate. We need to start looking at implementation and infrastructure development.

In this webinar you will learn:

• What Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things mean for manufacturers
• How IIoT and Industry 4.0 can add flexibility and agility to manufacturing
• How to enhance productivity in a customized, short-run production environment
• How to solve the implementation problem

About the Speaker:

Ben Hope is the Technology Driver for Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 at Festo Canada. He studied Electronic Engineering Technology at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario before starting his career in industrial automation. He has held various roles in product development, applications, manufacturing engineering, and customer support. At Festo, Ben is responsible for promoting Industry 4.0 technology and innovation in Canadian manufacturing.

This webinar is sponsored by FESTO. To watch, please complete the form on this page.