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The Smart Manufacturing Experience enables manufacturers to get inspired and educated about emerging technologies that upskill the workforce, improve quality and advance the future of manufacturing.The Smart Manufacturing Experience is focused on the disruptions transforming manufacturing, including:Additive Manufacturing (AM)Artificial Intelligence / Machine LearningVirtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) / Mixed Reality (MR)Automation & RoboticsCybersecurityData AnalyticsIndustrial IoT: Sensors to PlatformBusiness & Workforce TransformationThis is more than an event – it’s an experience.  Participants will be immersed in a world of interactive learning and technology demonstrations. Live presentations, numerous connecting points, and visionary keynotes will deliver unparalleled understanding and know-how. This is a great opportunity for all manufacturers to explore the latest transformative technologies and make valuable connections.The Smart Manufacturing Experience elevates attendees’ understanding of smart technologies, encourages higher-level thinking, while accelerating the need to explore and implement Industry 4.0.Event Floor – inspires imagination and exploration of the latest smart manufacturing technologies and solutionsNetworking – opportunities to engage with like-minded professionals who can share success stories and offer guidance on the smart manufacturing journeyKeynotes and Panel Discussions – Engaging presentations, delivered by visionary leaders, that promote higher-level thinking and evoke changeKnowledge Bars – small-group discussions on relevant topics designed to let attendees “ask the expert”Education Programs – technology-focused sessions, delivered by industry experts and end users, intended to give an overview of key smart technologies What is Smart Manufacturing?Smart manufacturing enables key information about the manufacturing process to be available when it is needed, where it is needed, and how it is needed across the entire manufacturing value-chain to power critical decision making. It is universally seen as the Industrial Revolution that will fundamentally transform the efficiency of today’s manufacturing facilities. Advanced manufacturing technologies are the key components that deliver future profitable business advantages in the manufacturing environment including:Customer satisfactionEnergy efficiencyProductivityData integrityTime to marketResponsive, decentralized decisionsWith the U.S. occupying the 8th position in the top ten list of manufacturing innovation countries*, the time is now for all U.S. manufacturers to embrace smart technologies to ensure the future of their business. Companies that are slow to implement these new technologies and processes could find themselves way behind their competitors.*Bloomberg’s 2019 Innovation Index

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