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In the new norm, it’s important to keep your frontline workers safe, mobile, and efficient. Connected Worker technology is helping manufacturing companies achieve just that – a safe work environment that maintains quality and efficiency. In order to stay competitive and relevant in today’s world, manufacturing leaders must rely on modern technology to digitize their frontline workers. 

The Connected Worker Manufacturing event will take place virtually on March 29th and 30th and focuses on connected worker technology that will improve operational efficiency, training, asset management, quality, and safety. Join over 300 manufacturing industry leaders and learn how to:

• Transition from the Connected Worker to the Connected Workforce
• Build a Connected Workforce from the ground up
• Successfully create a remote work environment that boosts compliance and improves efficiency.
• Empower your front-line workers with a Connected Worker strategy
• Leverage data from multiple data sources to drive insight

Connected Worker Manufacturing is free to attend for manufacturing leaders. You will hear the best case studies from across the globe with no travel costs or time out of the office necessary. Additionally, you’ll be able to access content on demand and watch in your own time and have access to all of the latest connected worker technologies!

Who attends the Connected Worker Manufacturing event: 

This virtual event is designed for Manufacturing VPs, Directors and Managers responsible for:

• Operations
• Technology
• Production
• Plant Operations
• Manufacturing
• Quality
• Food Safety
• Risk Management
• Human Resources
• Automation
• Maintenance and Reliability
• Health & Safety
• Business Process Optimization
• Asset Management
• Transformation, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
• Digital Transformation
• Training / Learning

Augmentir’s VP of Strategic Operations, Chris Kuntz, will lead a presentation at the event where he will discuss how a traditional connected worker platform alone won’t cut it. Most Connected Worker technologies stop at digitizing work instructions, meaning taking your existing paper processes and putting it on glass – via phones or tablets. At Augmentir, we believe the true value comes from the data driven insights that our AI powered Connected Worker platform provides. When you combine AI with digital work instructions, you can see exactly how well your workforce is performing as well as where the strengths are. With these insights our platform creates tailored work instructions to each individual worker, enabling them to perform at their very best. Tune in to Chris’s presentation to learn more!

Informa Markets Engineering West (IME West) is the largest annual advanced manufacturing event in the United States, bringing together suppliers and buyers for every part of the product development cycle. Join design and manufacturing engineers, directors, and executives from thousands of companies walking the show floor, attending the conference, and looking for inspiration.

IME West will be held April 12-14 in Anaheim, CA and consists of three days of innovation, education, and connection.

Innovation

From new technology launches to live product demonstrations, explore thousands of suppliers and developers showcasing the latest and most innovative solutions for every stage of product development. In addition, IME West is now a Smart Event! Meet suppliers and explore their products on the all-new IME West Smart Event online platform. Featuring exhibitor profiles, virtual meeting tools, white papers, and more, the online platform provides suppliers and buyers an extended opportunity and resource to connect on and off the expo floor.

Education

IME West is home to the Design. Engineer. Build Conference, featuring nine educational tracks covering product design development, emerging technologies, startup investing and much more. The Design. Engineer. Build Conference encompasses everything R&D, design, product development, and process engineers need to build and manufacture new products. If you are looking for new technology, inspiration, and peer-to-peer networking, this is THE number one conference in the advanced manufacturing industry.

Connection

At the heart of IME West is the important connection found in fostering communities. Whether you’re catching up with colleagues in the Beer Garden or expanding your network through our Smart Event online platform, IME West is where the advanced manufacturing community comes together. See full list of networking opportunities.

Each day of the IME West features a live keynote presentation from leading industry thought leaders along with many other speaking sessions. In addition, IME West will also have over 120 content sessions featuring topics on digital health, 3D printing, smart manufacturing, and more. With three stages located throughout the expo floor, attendees are invited to learn from industry thought leaders, watch demonstrations, ask questions and get answers from subject matter experts. 

Don’t miss Augmentir discuss building a modern connected manufacturing workforce with AI

Among this year’s presenters will be Augmentir’s VP of Strategic Operations, Chris Kuntz, as he discusses building a modern connected manufacturing workforce with AI. In his session, Chris will discuss how AI is being used to shape today’s new workforce and address some of manufacturing’s biggest challenges:

• Workforce variability is making it increasingly difficult to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Existing onboarding and training processes don’t work with today’s shorter tenures
• Simply “digitizing work” and offering remote support will not solve these workforce problems
• The entire “Hire to Retire” process needs to be reimagined

The session will discuss how today’s dynamic and changing manufacturing workforce needs personalized guidance and support, as well as continuous learning opportunities in order to effectively sustain and deliver effective on-the-job performance.

• Learn about new software tools that can support a more efficient “hire to retire” process enabling companies to operate in a more flexible and resilient manner
• Hear how data-driven Performance Support intelligently closes skills gaps at the moment of need and enables autonomous work
• Learn how Real-time Workforce Intelligence can provide insights into training, guidance, and support needs

As we move towards the new normal, experts predict that the demand on the food and beverage manufacturing industry is expected to double within the next 30 years due to population growth. However, the great resignation is upon us and the Food & Beverage industry is struggling to find skilled workers during the labor shortages. 

An increase in demand, while maintaining quality control during this time means the Food and Beverage industry must integrate Smart Manufacturing Technology to ensure they stay competitive while producing high quality items at a faster rate. Emerging technologies that leverage AI, Robotics, and Advanced Analytics will need to be a part of your digital strategy in order to stay relevant and competitive.

The Smart Manufacturing for Food and Beverage is a virtual event made up of a series of presentations and interactive discussions on facilitating the seamless transition towards Industry 4.0. The event will take place online on March 22nd

At the Smart Manufacturing for Food and Beverage event, you will hear from industry thought leaders and experts on:

• Create the Smart Food & Beverage Factory of the future: drive down costs, enhance efficiency, optimize production, and maintain quality
• Conduct an organizational assessment: determine areas ripe for technology and automation
• Instilling a culture of technology and innovation that responds to digital resistance and bridges existing skills gaps
• Develop the Industry 4.0 roadmap, build the business case, demonstrate ROI, and secure buy-in for smart technology
• Identify and select appropriate technology: IIoT, Machine Health, Robotics, AI/ML/Advanced Analytics, Digital Twins, VR/AR, and Blockchain

Among the presenters will be Augmentir’s VP of Strategic Operations as he discusses how our clients are able to overcome the labor shortages by leveraging AI for performance support, filling the issues of the labor shortage, and ensuring that all workers are able to perform at their best. 

Who attends the Smart Manufacturing for Food and Beverage event?

This Summit is designed for C-Suite, VPs, Directors, Heads and Managers from:

• Process Control/ Process Automation
• Smart Manufacturing/ Industry 4.0/Digital Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Analytics/Manufacturing Operations
• Digital Innovation/ Digital Strategy/Digital Transformation
• Power Controls
• Information Systems
• Data/ AI Strategy / ML/ Robotics/ IIoT & Connected Devices
• Operational Technology/ Emerging Technology
• Digital Supply Chain/ Supply Chain Innovation 

With more and more manufacturers digitizing their workforce operations, it is crucial to bring all stakeholders in on the decision-making process to manage workforce expectations and build a smart manufacturing culture. Attend the Smart Manufacturing for Food and Beverage Event to acquire the necessary tools and knowledge needed to build a digital strategy with modern, emerging technologies that will boost productivity and promote continuous improvement.