Track: Industry IOT

This Panel will showcase the Energy generation industry and showcase the roadmap to clean energy using nuclear reactors augmented by hydrogen energy. The session will go over the actions that a current US utility company is taking toward clean energy. We will showcase the nuclear infrastructure for fission, including the role of clean hydrogen. Additionally, it will go over the strengthening of the cyber-security of the nuclear facilities and how digital twins play a role in this process. We will also discuss the longer-term roadmap for clean energy ecosystem and how to manage the sustainability goals.

Achieving Net Zero Carbon is one of the most pressing built environment issues on the planet. In the panel, we will discuss practical strategies, use cases and real-world examples of what industry leaders are doing to reduce their carbon expenditure in building, communities and cities.

In this interactive session, relayr’s CTO Andrei Ciobotar discusses how the IoT use cases have evolved from its earliest days to the present – opening new pathways across industries. Join Andrei as he examines the rise of IoT through the lens of the relayr's journey.

Updating SKU pricing for products in Retail setting has always been a manual process driving costs for retailers. Join us to see how a cloud based IoT solution can automate this at scale where multiple merchants are involved. We will discuss how the solution can be scaled at scale for millions of devices, overcome networking issues and achieve near real time price distributions. Discover how AI can play a role at self correcting content and data on the edge when there is network connectivity issues. Learn how a solution can solve the biggest pricing deficiency in Omni channel stores.

How to cocreate worldwide Smart-Building-Standards for a global Company with more than 50.000 Employees? - offering user-centered technologies responding to useres needs - supporting employees in their daily work - propelling Henkel's climate strategy - leveraging the existing technology ecosystem; introducing new technologies and creating standards to connect future use cases - intelligent co-thinking environment - holistic scalable solutions and integration into the existing and ever-devopling ecosystem - open, Vendor-independent design including API standards and open source approaches

Many legacy systems are facing the challenges of Industry 4.0 and how to integrate their equipment with IT and the Cloud. This study presents how a large city in North America hired a systems integrator to integrate 120 water pumps, PLCs, and large sludge dewatering equipment with Azure IoT cloud for real-time dashboards, analytics, and machine learning. City managers use this information to shift from large capital purchases to an Equipment as a Service model based on actual usage fees. Using low-code, edge computing paradigms, this solution was designed and implemented in record time.

Lockheed Martin recently used IoT and robotics to build a flexible, real-time delivery system for their manufacturing center. The new connected interface and data lake allow machine operators to order tools on demand, as well as dispatch a Boston Dynamics Spot robot to deliver tools to machining centers. Join this session to learn about how the system uses a data lake, machine learning, and IoT to provide predictive ordering and direct Spot to run inspection tasks to keep the facility running smoothly.

Technologies for buildings have now reached a maturity that they’re no longer the purview of the innovation function alone. They’re now being put to work to help organisations actively solve their part in societal issues: be that the race to net zero carbon, equity and inclusion in the workplace or solving the challenges of hybrid working. In this presentation, Dr Matthew Marson will highlight some past experiences towards helping solve those challenges and some of the errors made along the way.

In this session, representatives from Ameresco and Bristol City Council will introduce a new joint venture – the Bristol City Leap program, a blueprint for smart cities to reach net zero. Session attendees will learn the benefits of using public-private sector investments to reach sustainability goals at scale. Discover how the City of Bristol will use a combination of connected sustainable technologies to replace its entire infrastructure and reduce its carbon footprint by 140,000 tonnes to reach its goal of decarbonising the city's energy system by 2030.

Technology leaders today face a range of concerns as they work to make existing systems more resilient, apply innovative tech solutions that drive revenue, and adapt to shifting internal and external customer demands. Key areas of focus this year include IT talent retention and recruitment, resiliency planning, infrastructure upgrades and legacy elimination, security, the practical application of AI and emerging technology. This session will explore the changing face of the IT organization as it adjusts and, in many cases, reinvents itself to meet new demands and challenges. The discussion will be led by technology leaders at the forefront of innovation and solutions that are driving business success.

Tampere, Finland is leading multiple live digital transformation projects including an autonomous shuttle bus, smart street lighting as well as a new citywide Data-Driven City for Citizens program. Explore how they are building a private 5G network to enable the use, transfer and sharing of massive amounts of data, opening new possibilities to address these needs. Learn how tight collaboration – between cities, businesses, citizens, researchers, and authorities – has been key to Tampere’s success. Discover what can be achieved with the right partners sharing a similar vision.

AkzoNobel has implemented an Industrial IoT platform that aims to provide OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) overview and to capture production process data that could be used for process improvements. This session will explore the global rollout at more than 50 locations that came with different challenges, but has proven to deliver significant value in operations. Learn how AkzoNobel has been able to progressively mitigate those challenges and to further extend what has become the Digital Manufacturing platform, driving continuous improvement.

This session explores how The High Value Manufacturing Catapult, UK’s strategic research & innovation hub for industry, operates and how it is responding to the UK’s areas of importance for manufacturing. We will share use-cases that show how IoT is enabling data-centric manufacturing and how capture, movement and analysis of data is helping make better decisions, removing non-value-added activity, driving productivity, sustainability and better jobs. We will explore different stages of the lifecycle and focus on novel sensors, 5G, AI machine learning and close loop adaptive control systems.

We will show how new digital technologies are acting a as a game changer in the way to deliver and improve healthcare. Firstly, the vision of private entities and their collaboration with hospitals to improve their operational efficiency and facilitate the digitalization of the care process. (Home hospitalization, Remote patient monitoring). Also, how open innovation through European funded projects enables the collaboration of stakeholders to work together in testing new technologies at multisite level to improve chronic disease management by using IoT, AI and Big Data (Parkinson, Diabetes)

Wireless connected sensors are fundamental elements in industry 4.0 and the digital transition. Most IoT devices are powered by batteries today, which poses short comes in sustainability, lifetime and human involvement. TEGnology’s power supply solution based on thermal energy harvesting technology is a reliable way of not only replacing batteries, but also enable more functionalities by providing more power in the entire life cycle. The benefits are multiple in improved product reliability, reduced man-power and increased green profile.

Billions of IoT devices will connect with the cloud over the next five years. Organizations are unlocking their data to create new business models through these connected devices, coupling them with artificial intelligence and driving outcome-based analytics that enhance customer experiences, optimize operational efficiencies, streamline asset management, and improve workflow safety. This session highlights new innovations in IoT and robotics that are helping commercial, industrial, and automotive organizations securely and reliably transform business and operations by sending data to the cloud and bringing actionable insights back to the device to effectively deliver business value.

Eneco is an international energy company with the mission: ‘everyone’s sustainable energy’. They help consumers and businesses switch to sustainable energy. To achieve this, the company has built an IoT platform that can communicate with the thousands of heating systems in its network, of which is currently being expanded to solar and wind energy systems. This session will explore how, from cost savings to resource management, the platform is a key enabler of Eneco’s environmental ambitions. Learn how they capture the value of IoT by improving the performance of assets (availability/asset lifecycle costs), walk away with a clear understanding of how Eneco keeps IoT scalable, and discover how this new access to data opens up endless new avenues for Eneco.

The future of Ford Motor Company centers on a purpose bigger than building vehicles. They are helping to build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. With a focus on driving the future of automotive manufacturing, Dr. Seonhi Ro, Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Specialist at Ford, will present the company’s innovative technology approaches on their journey to Industry 5.0. Hear how Ford identifies and scales appropriate technologies, including IoT, AI, machine learning, 3D printing, 5G, robotics AR/VR and blockchain.

There isn’t a person among us who hasn’t played with LEGO bricks at some stage in their lives. We pass on bags of LEGO bricks from generation to generation, yet the company still manufactures a whole lot of new LEGO products each year. In fact, laid end-to-end, the number of LEGO bricks sold in 2022 would stretch to more than 22 times around the globe. One of the reasons for the company’s success is the constant innovation of its manufacturing process, at all levels of industry. Attend this session for a first-hand glimpse of the Factory of the Future, and learn how, by following LEGO Groups lead, you can embed a culture that nurtures digitalization and continuous improvement, creates a safer work environment, and boosts compliance and improved worker productivity using IoT.

IIoT devices are providing automated, continuous, and actionable data to accurately measure methane emissions that can be baselined and subsequently reduced. Current periodic or estimated emissions see only a snapshot of the real picture, therefore how can industry truly report progress on sustainability targets when they don't know all of the facts? Only by improving visibility and identifying previously unseen process venting through IIoT devices integrated into automated software solutions that provide actionable insights can industry be confident of improved sustainability performance & profitability.

More than 180 years after its founding the mechanical engineering company KraussMaffei launched its first IoT based products. productionMonitor, processSupport and liveCare each address different user groups – on one platform and with one goal: bringing efficiency and transparency to our customers shop floors. A modern user experience is a key feature. The development and worldwide launch by a small team was only possible by using new technologies and working methods. But it also would have been impossible without the experience, the feedback and the customers of the rest of the company.

Nespresso machines sold all over the world for their extraordinary coffee quality. To ensure high quality during throughout the life of the machine, a challenging solution was built to perfectly ensure maintenance. Important points of IoT Platform will be detailed and the real benefits of machine maintenance.

How to turn climate challenges into actual innovation opportunities to foster energy sobriety and sustain carbon neutral economy? Given the climate challenges that we are all facing globally, ENGIE has set big targets for renewables 80 GW by 2030 and contribution to a Net Zero world by being Net Zero Carbon by 2045. Innovative services that leverage on IoT, digital solutions (…) are key to reach those objectives. Some use cases will illustrate how our strategy in action makes it real.

Digitalization is transforming the forest industry. One of the pioneers, Ponsse who provides heavy forestry machinery and equipment globally, is on a mission to enable sustainable logging through customer-centered innovation. Not long ago, the industry didn’t understand the need for data. But by connecting their machines data has become a valuable resource, creating new business opportunities. Foresters can make better-informed decisions, predict maintenance and optimize processes. In turn, Ponsse can enhance its product development. But there have been many learnings on the way to success.

This March, 16 EU countries, including Spain, committed to the deployment of the IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) on Health. It will support the funding gap for innovative projects that address market failures within the EU to achieve a strong healthcare industry. In this session, our panel of experts will provide a first approach to the opportunities that healthcare technology, medical devices and digital health present to drive the reindustrialisation of Europe, the potential of Spain in this area and the market gaps that need to be jointly addressed.

This session will present how Nalco Water is leveraging digital to drive advancement with sustainability and improve business outcomes by using advance algorithms, predictive analytics, and digital twin technologies. We will provide an overview of our Climate Intelligence solution which provides rapid results to meeting 2030 climate ambitions by helping businesses make informed decisions on how to balance productivity and sustainability goals in a complex environment. Recognize how digital enables companies capture and action on sustainability targets. Understand the smart water management impact to achieving greater efficiency and productivity. Gain insights on how to integrate and utilize digital twins to support decarbonization.

Grupo Torrent has been offering closure solutions for the olive oil (EVOO), spirits, and wine sectors worldwide for more than 100 years. The company has an important mission: to be eco-responsible. and have developed a series of eco-responsible initiatives, including a carbon footprint calculator. This session will explore the process and the challenges they faced in developing this calculator, starting from a process that was manual. Learn how they used low-code technologies to develop in record time and how they can cross data on the nature of the products, the processes involved in manufacturing, and the distance and method of transportation in the entire supply chain.

The Equipment as a Service (EaaS) requires understanding and building the various components. During implementation, industrial companies need to address core elements of change, such as program enablement, financial structuring, asset management, technology, and risk solutions. The stakes are high. For that reason, a turnkey EaaS bundle becomes a stepping stone to driving long-term value and bringing theory into practice. Ultimately, managing potential challenges and adopting a unified EaaS approach across the organization leads to better chances for success.

Major events take years to plan, but digital twin and GIS mapping technology are now unlocking new benefits for cities and organising committees. As the Official Supporter of Digital Twin Software for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, OnePlan has a unique perspective on how these technologies can benefit major events and the cities that host them. From venue operations to security scenario planning, transport logistics, workforce management, and more, learn how users can visually plan like never before - enabling virtual site visits to happen at any time from anywhere in the world.

These days, it is widespread to hear about the benefits of ""smart things"" connected or IoT devices used across verticals. The Cities of tomorrow are designed to improve our citizens' lives using the best technologies to get different information and make better decisions. But this approach comes with a new risk we must approach to be successful and reliant. This session will explore how to see all the devices and vulnerabilities in these new topologies to understand the risks. Learn how to protect the systems from other threats. Discover how this new model needs a different approach from the traditional IT approach to protect it.

A top US automobile manufacturer is moving to JSON and MQTT as a standard way to digitize their factories for data collection, commands, alerts, recipe management, etc. The challenge is getting tens of thousands of PLCs from various manufacturers and models to work well with MQTT. The cost of this project is enormous and they need a low-cost solution that delivers the solution quickly. You will learn how to use MQTT, OPC UA, MQTT and JSON to digitize your manufacturing processes at low cost and fast time to market. This approach reduces the cost and speed of digitalization by 4000% while greatly increasing your ability to quickly and repeatedly evolve manufacturing processes.

The emnify SuperNetwork is a new way of delivering cellular Internet of Things connectivity. Instead of relying on a traditional Mobile Network Operator or Mobile Virtual Network Operator model, the emnify SuperNetwork delivers multi-network coverage worldwide and provides a unified, global cellular API with a “single pane of glass”, that allows full network manageability and visibility, regardless of radio access network technology. Join the session with emnify co-founder and CEO to learn how you can bring your business to the next level.

While the term Zero Trust is relatively new and very buzz-y, the Zero Trust approach – based on data segregation and perimeters – isn’t a new concept for IoT. But with the overall landscape becoming increasingly complex and the exponential growth in the number of machine identities that need to be secured and managed, it’s becoming an increasingly critical security consideration and best practice. Join this session to learn some key considerations in securing the evolving IoT landscape and how Entrust and Device Authority helped an organization on their journey to a Zero Trust IoT environment.

Autonomous vehicles have the potential to radically change mobility in cities, but evidence shows that without trust public acceptance is unlikely. This session explores innovative consumer engagement and service design with members of the public to build trust and co-design autonomous vehicle services through physical trials and an innovative immersive virtual reality program to engage schools. This solution is designed to improve public trust and support technology deployment to support the delivery of city sustainability goals.

Setting up the future for IoT industry in home and building automation Description: This presentation will describe how strong technologies can set up the future of the IoT industry in home and building. As a result, it will be introduced the KNX IoTech Programme, a framework that sets a best standard for the IoT industry.

Industry 5.0 provides a vision of industry that looks beyond efficiency and productivity as the sole goals and reinforces the role and the contribution of industry to society. It places the wellbeing of the worker at the center of the production process and uses new technologies to provide prosperity beyond jobs and growth while respecting the production limits of the planet. It complements the existing ""Industry 4.0"" approach by specifically putting research and innovation at the service of the transition to a sustainable, human-centric and resilient future industry. In this panel discussion, we will host government and industry leaders from across the globe discussing Industry 5.0 in vision and in practice. We will address key trends including resilience, reshoring, recruiting and the move to renewable energy, exploring how industry leaders are weaving in the triple bottom line of productivity, people and planet.

New technologies call for more flexible production sites and plenty of creative high-tech solutions. Volvo Smart Factory is an ambitious program to move toward Industry 4.0. Join us to see how they are producing truck parts on a real “Industry 4.0 assembly line” and how the modular and interconnected design brings performance and flexibility. Discover the role of IoT technologies to pilot and monitor shop floor equipment in real-time. Understand the benefits and challenges of next-generation manufacturing including the strategic approach, the organization, competence development, the key role of IT/OT convergence, and more.

This panel will address the challenges that sustainability is facing as technology continues to change at a rapid pace. IoT, AI, Edge, DT, 5G, AR /VR and more all play important roles as enablers for sustainability and building a better future for our planet. Our panelists will discuss the current challenges and offer their perspectives on how to address them.