Leveraging Industry 4.0 Technologies (Augusta MFG Growth Meeting)

3126 Parrish Road,Augusta GA 30907

13 April, 2023

Description

Leveraging Industry 4.0 Technologies to Improve Organizational CompetitivenessThe world of manufacturing is constantly evolving. To stay ahead of the curve, many manufacturers are investing in Industry 4.0 technologies and tools to improve operational efficiencies, revolutionizing how their business operates and making it more agile to customer demand. Join us for a two-hour lunch-n-learn event to gain knowledge on different Industry 4.0 technologies, particularly as it relates to asset health monitoring and machine productivity tracking. During the presentation, participants will learn how to create a road map for implementing these technologies, better understand barriers to successful implementation, hear a few use cases, and discover potential benefits that can be realized utilizing this technology. Topics we'll cover include: What Industry 4.0 means to manufacturing organizationsCurrent trends in Industry 4.0 technologies that are utilized in manufacturing Industry 4.0 technologies to reduce machine downtime and maximize asset utilizationApplication of Industry 4.0 technologies to track machine productivity in real timeIdentifying areas within your organization that may be suitable for adoptionEvent includes lunch, networking, presentation, and Q&A. Speaker Information: Sean Madhavaraman, Project Manager for Industry 4.0, Strategy and Leadership Development, Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) Sean utilizes his 17 years of process engineering and advanced manufacturing experience as well as his passion for technology to serve as the GaMEP Industry 4.0 expert. He has a proven track record of utilizing data, communication, and organizational skills to deliver key business objectives through alignment and next-generation technology. His expertise includes Process Automation, Process Control, Process Engineering, Manufacturing IT/OT, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Program & Project Management. Sean holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, and is Six Sigma Certified. *This quarterly lunch and learn educational series will deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business.