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Icebreaker – Meet the community, break the ice and get the show on the road!

What is the Icebreaker Session? The Icebreaker session takes place on the evening before the event starts. Just when everyone arrives, we are inviting you to join us for some early networking and give you the chance to settle in the atmosphere of the event. This is the time and place to share your thought-provokingRead more

Solution Study: How to Optimize Energy Efficiency and Machine Health Monitoring in the Pharmaceutical Industry with AI & IoT

This presentation introduces a groundbreaking concept in maintenance strategies, promoting the adoption of an Energy-Centered Maintenance approach. It delves into the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within the pharmaceutical industry to streamline energy efficiency and advance machine health monitoring. Through the utilization of AI algorithms and IoT-connected devices, pharmaceuticalRead more

(4) Challenge Your Peers: Next-Gen Maintenance — How Can IoT and Remote Monitoring Shape a Resilient Future?

What strategies have proven most effective in addressing common maintenance challenges? What are some practical ways to overcome barriers to adopting IoT and remote monitoring in maintenance? How can digital tools be integrated into existing maintenance practices to drive efficiency and reliability? What are the key elements of successful vendor-client collaboration for optimal maintenance?Read more

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RELIABILITY ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS TRACK This track focuses on establishing a strong foundation in reliability engineering. From developing reliability strategies to implementing condition monitoring tools and ensuring data integrity, all aimed at creating and maintaining reliable systems across manufacturing and operational environments.Read more

Lunch Break & Networking

Get food, make connections and talk with your peers – and have the chance to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.Read more

(5) Challenge Your Peers: What Are the Key Benefits of Integrating AI and Automation in Pharmaceutical Maintenance Processes?

What are the most effective data analytics tools for monitoring pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment? What are the best practices for implementing global change controls in pharmaceutical maintenance processes? How can pharmaceutical companies navigate regulatory requirements related to maintenance and equipment validation? How can pharmaceutical companies leverage predictive maintenance technologies to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime?Read more

5 | Technology Café: How Can Technology, Including MES and OT Systems, Be Aligned With Business Objectives to Drive Value in Product Supply?

What processes and frameworks need to be in place to ensure the successful integration of automation and MES into existing operations? What are the non-negotiable factors for implementing MES and automation systems, and how can organizations prioritize them? How can automation reduce manual processes and integrate seamlessly with MES to enhance operational efficiency? What challengesRead more

Case Study: MES Integration Unleashed — Global Delivery Model with Equipment Connections Through a Standard Integration Layer

This session will explore how to implement Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a global delivery model, leveraging standardized integration layers for seamless equipment connectivity—highlighting best practices for scaling MES deployments across various sites and ensuring consistent, efficient operations. In this session, you will learn how to: Deploy MES based on a global delivery model with standardized equipmentRead more

(6) UNS Café: What is your organization’s vision for a Unified Name Space (UNS), and how far along are you in centralizing your MES data?

How are you integrating IT and OT systems to ensure seamless data flow? What measures have you taken to secure your data during the integration process? How are you ensuring data quality and real-time access across systems? How are you enabling cross-functional teams to use MES data effectively? What KPIs are you using to measureRead more

Case Study: Redefining Operational Excellence — MES as the Catalyst for Integration and Transformation

This session will explore how a fully integrated MES landscape, encompassing EBR, SAP, LIMS, data historian, and warehouse management systems, can unlock predictive capabilities, optimize processes, and establish a new standard for operational excellence. Attendees will gain insights into leveraging MES to create a unified data ecosystem that reduces waste, enhances decision-making, and enables transformativeRead more