The Innovation Excellence Conference, which brought together a range of manufacturing experts and representatives across industry, sought to address how the UK can adapt to developments and changes within manufacturing, including Industry 4.0, data sharing and advanced maintenance practices to improve operational efficiency.
Overall, the aim of the event was to encourage manufacturers to embrace the “digitalisation” of industry, and develop a more collaborative mindset to increase productivity and global competitivity.
Speakers included representatives from a number of ERIKS suppliers, including Festo, Xylem and Rexnord. The event also welcomed two keynote speakers: the MTC’s head of technology strategy for digital manufacturing Dr Lina Huertas, and international businessman Lord Digby Jones.
In addition to the detailed seminar programme, the event also included an exhibitor area, which gave ERIKS’ suppliers the opportunity to demonstrate their latest solutions for simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime.
Says ERIKS UK and Ireland chief Steve Waugh: “The Innovation Excellence conference was a great opportunity for us to talk to our customers and discuss the issues they are facing as they prepare their infrastructure for the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“As well as gaining a better idea of their needs and ambitions, we were also able to demonstrate how ERIKS could offer its support to reduce asset downtime and increase the value from parts supplied by ERIKS through the product life cycle.
“As an innovative company, ERIKS has accepted responsibility to lead and collaborate across industry to bring new ideas and technology for its customers. We would like to thank all of our guests and speakers, particularly Dr Huertas and Lord Jones, for making this conference such a success.”
