Electrification of the US - UL Underwriters Laboratories 
How UL is identifying new and integrated ways to meet enterprises’ changing needs across sectors such as regulatory compliance, sustainability, and supply chain transparency and reporting.

Web Process Advancements in Battery Manufacturing - E&L (Erhardt + Leimer)
Advancements in technology for web processing for battery manufacturing.  Reduction of scrap and improved throughput.

WeService: Digital Self-Service-How Modern Technologies Improves Customer Service - Grenzebach - Service 
New technologies & digital solutions empowers employees to manage their problems & tasks easily online and by themselves. Self-service can improve equipment uptime, lower costs, fast support and empowers workers with better information access.

Leveraging Industry 4.0 to Improve Asset Health and Productivity - Georgia Tech
Understanding how assets behave in an industrial environment, and the benefits of asset health monitoring. Learn how commercially available AI-enabled Industry 4.0 technologies can be implemented to reduce machine downtime and maximize asset utilization.

VR and AR and How it Effects the Future of Robotics - ABB 
How augmented and virtual reality plays into today's world of robotics and how it is expected to play a growing role in the future.

Cybersecurity Concerns & Best Practices - Rockwell Automation
As manufacturing continues to leverage a Connected Enterprise – the potential exposure to digital threats increases.  This presentation will cover the concerns and best practices (referencing emerging standards) to realize the advantages of a Connected Enterprise – as well as highlight Cybersecurity mandates from the US Government for Critical Infrastructure and penalties for non-compliance.

Deploy Edge Computing for Smart Manufacturing - Stratus
How to rapidly modernize Infrastructure, Eliminate Application Downtime, and Future Proof Operations with Modern Edge Computing

Tomorrow’s Production Today! Revolutionizing Automation Through AI and Web Technology” - Grenzebach - Digital Solutions
A large potential to increase productivity could be solved in using AI.  Autonomous process control as a next level of closed loop optimization.  Present Grenzebach Solution using AI and Web Technology. How could all those technologies merged together in the shopfloor (SERICY). Semiconductor shortage needs new solutions in the area of PLC .

Wood Fiber Insulation Batts - Properties, Use and Production Process - Grenzebach - Building Materials
Introduction to Wood Fiber Insulation Batts, their physical properties and use. How to get from wood chips to WFI Batts.

Universal Automation with IEC61499 - What is the Next Generation of Industrial Automation Solutions - Schneider Automation 
Universal automation is an industrial automation shared source runtime based on the IEC61499 standard. This new level of shared technology provides the basis for an ecosystem of portable, interoperable, "plug and produce" automation software components.  Think of it as an á la carte menu where you select from best-of-breed technologies with interoperability at the application layer regardless of brand.

Next Level Hot End Equipment – Your Road to Energy Efficiency! - Grenzebach - Glass 
A presentation and discussion on Tin Bath, Dross Box and New Lehr

Grenzebach’s New Ultra High Efficiency Dryer – From Concept to Prototype to Execution - Grenzebach - Building Materials
Current gypsum dryers have reached their physical limits in terms of thermal efficiency.  This seminar will guide you through the development of Grenzebach’s new Ultra High Efficiency dryer, from the initial concepts to projects currently in execution, and the innovative method used to radically lower the thermal consumption of the wallboard drying process.

Dealing With the Loss of Manufacturing Know How - Siemens
How does a manufacturer grow when senior production employees are retiring at a record pace?

From-Hot-To-Cold: Full-Service Provider for Integrated Solutions in the Float Glass Industry - Grenzebach - Glass
Cold end equipment news, digitalization, and the benefit of buying the hot end and the cold end from one source.

Panel Discussion:

• Moderator: John Fluker (Grenzebach)
• Presenter: Knudt Flor (SC State University College of Charleston)
• Presenter: Sean Madhavaraman (Georgia Tech - Ai Program - GA-AIM)

Explore the ideas and applications driving Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing leading the way to factories of tomorrow, today.  This panel discussion will illuminate the symbiotic relationship between AI and manufacturing, from predictive maintenance and quality control to supply chain optimization. The casual format will allow the audience to openly discuss with experts the transformative power of AI, its impact on manufacturing processes and automation, and the road ahead for this dynamic synergy.

Caster & Wheels - How Casters can be Ergonomic - Blickle
Reducing Workplace Injuries and Fatigue - Ergonomics and how wheels and casters as well as Ergo Moves can help reduce injuries and fatigue out of the workforce.