Automation Roundtable with Expert Presenters!

via Video Conferencing

Automation is absolutely key to Industry being more competitive and flexible. However there are significant issues and complexity in automating and delivering automation with the need to adapt in this complex and ever changing world. Come hear from presenters with genuine real world knowledge and experience on this topic. As an online roundtable, you can join for the whole session or only for presentations that take interest, you can come and go as you please! As SIRF Roundtables we will provide our trademark opportunity for round table discussion between presentations with using breakout rooms.

This roundtable is a chance to learn and share on Automation. A chance to share best practice with others and also learn from others. The subjects cover topics related to Automation including technologies involved, and challenges around implementing, managing and supporting aspects around these.

John Broadbent - Director – Realise Potential

Presenting on the Secret Sauce for Industry 4.0, the challenges of integration with automation – how do you integrate and integrate well ! with a light approach that is low cost, low risk and delivers the result. John has over 44 years’ experience in manufacturing starting his journey in Dec 1975. The last 20 years have been dedicated to helping manufacturers of all sizes utilise smart factory concepts, so he’s seen first-hand the positive change these investments have made, both on profitability, longevity, sustainability and culture. In more recent times he’s become somewhat of an Industry 4.0 evangelist, and his passion and experience are valued by manufacturers across various sectors. John also presents educational keynotes and workshop to companies, industry bodies and educational institutions such as universities. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at University of Technology, Sydney, specifically responsible for industry liaison for smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0."

Glenn Westonsmith, Senior Project Manager at Bosch Australia & New Zealand.

With an inspirational presentation on Automation with not only what's possible now but what is possible likely in the future. Sharing with us on current and future capabilities, especially on those ground breaking

Mark Osmotherly, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at MTM

Presenting on Flexible automation on a smaller scale and the human – machine interface including building in error proofing

Adeesha Samarakoon, Plant Engineer at Nissan Casting Australia

Sharing on the approach to Automation at Nissan casting and particularly on the topic and process of deciding what is appropriate automation. From full automation to hybrid – cobots to what is appropriate and needed to be done by humans and why.

Agenda (in AEST timezone)

9:45 Introductions

10am - John Broadbent, Director – Realise Potential

11:15 - Glenn Westonsmith, Senior Project Manager at Bosch Australia & New Zealand

12:00 Lunch

12:45 - Mark Osmotherly, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at MTM

1:30 - Adeesha Samarakoon, Plant Engineer at Nissan Casting Australia

2pm Wrap up for 2:15pm finish

Following each presenter there will be opportunity for questions and round table discussion.

Come along and be part of what will be a great event. This is an opportunity to hear about Automation and relevant aspects, network with your peers and find out what others in the best practice and beyond space are doing.

Roundtable Discussion - We will have the chance to share and be part of discussions on some of the important aspects around Automation.

Who Should Attend?

SIRF Rt Roundtable Events are for senior and middle management and specialists looking to learn from and discuss with peers the issues they are facing in and around their field of excellence. This Rountable meeting is likely of interest to Automation Engineers, Technicians and Electricians. Maintenance and Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Team leaders and Supervisors, Systems and Technology Managers and anyone interested in and involved in Automation.

About SIRF Roundtable Events

All SIRF Rt events are designed to provide a safe environment for open discussion with peers on the topic of interest they are working on, in and around. Roundtable Events like this one are where we get our name from, and they are organised around a topic or theme. Several speakers will present for between 20 and 45 minutes, with a time period for questions. During the event our expert facilitators will also conduct short roundtable discussions on different aspects or parts of the topic/theme throughout the day. There will be numerous opportunities for networking and sharing best practices. These are our premier local events, so don’t miss out!

FAQs

What will I need to participate in this event?

Access to a PC/ Tablet / Smartphone with Camera and mic

What software will I require?

Access to video conferencing either by downloading, or the web via computer, phone or tablet

How do I connect to my event?

You will be sent a link to access the event.

When do I need to register by?

Registration typically closes three business days before the event for Roundtable meetings

Investment?

This event is included in SIRF Roundtable membership

Who can I contact for further information?

Eastern Australia - Alain Le Bon 0439 612 620 alain.lebon@sirfrt.com

Eastern Australia - Brian Niven 0439 612 609 brian.niven@sirfrt.com

Central Australia - Sean Lewis 0466 256 736 sean.lewis@sirfrt.com

Western Australia - Chris Bush 0400 109 861 chris.bush@sirfrt.com