11-June-2024 new block Seminars
7:00AM - 7:45AM
7:45AM - 8:00AM
Opening Remarks
Max Partington, Conference Director, AMG World
8:30AM - 9:00AM
How Ford is Leveraging Industry 4.0 Technology on its Journey to a Sustainable EV Manufacturing Future
• Developing an Industry 4.0 EV roadmap for new and existing manufacturing facilities
• Defining Ford’s vision for a sustainable, tech-driven EV factory
• Identifying the digital infrastructure required for a Smart Factory: IoT, big data, AI
• Evaluating how emerging technologies such as robotics and artificial vision can improve quality & efficiency
• Utilising digital technologies to accelerate manufacturing project execution and improve quality
Speakers
Michael Higgins Manufacturing Collaboration and Innovation Leader - Ford Motor Company
James Bennie Digital Manufacturing Engineering, Industry 4.0 & Layout (Powertrain) - Ford Motor Company
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Creating a Micro-Factory for Increased Innovation, Vehicle Customisation, and Product Quality
- Planning, designing, and developing a smart micro-factory that can leverage emerging technology to streamline processes
- How the micro-factory is enabling vehicle customisation as opposed to offering mass design options
- Ensuring ROI for high-mix, low-volume, customised and personalised products
- How is the manufacturing process different for a hydrogen fuel vehicle vs a hybrid car, and what are the wider impacts of this?
- What role does the micro-factory play in future automotive manufacturing?
Speaker
Ian Thompson CTO - H2X Global
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Embracing 3D Vision from AI Robotics to Digital Twinning in Smart Automotive Manufacturing
• Understanding the concept of next-generation 3D vision (high quality in motion)
• Real-world use cases of bin picking in car manufacturing
• Exploring the future applications in object handling and robotic assembly
• Future trends and challenges in implementing digital twinning technologies
Speaker
Werner Müller-Veith CEO - Photoneo
10:15AM - 10:45AM
