Thursday, October 17th
Valley Forge Casino Resort
1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Join us for the mid-atlantic's premiere industrial automation trade show
Learn about the latest trends in automation, controls, machine vision & robotics. See live demos, talk to application engineers, and get answers to your tough application questions!
7:30 AM
Registration / Check-In
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM
Seminars Begin
11:30 AM
Lunch
(until 1:30 PM)
3:00 PM
Happy Hour
(until 5:00 PM)
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
Advanced Illumination
APEX Dynamics USA
Applied Controls Solutions Group
ATC Diversified
CCS
Cognex
DENSO Robotics
Elettrotek Kabel
Encoder Products
EPLAN
Euchner
Hilscher
Metaphase Lighting Technologies
Midwest Optical Systems
Murrplastik
Paletti
Patlite
Pepperl + Fuchs
POSITAL/FRABA
Red Lion
Rittal
SICK
Siemens
Softing
Universal Robots
Wago
Werma
9:00 – 9:45 AM
45-Minute Seminars
Come see the latest HMI release from Siemens (WinCC Unified). This HTML visualization environment can be run on a PC, a dedicated HMI, or even right out of the PLC. The HMI code is tightly integrated with the PLC for fast, efficient development.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location:
Optical Filters are designed to enhance contrast and improve resolution in imaging applications by selectively passing light from a specific range of wavelengths while blocking unwanted light. This helps to reduce interference and increase signal-to-noise ratio, leading to more accurate measurements and improved system performance. MidOpt® will also discuss how Protective Windows play an important role in shielding lenses and enclosures from harsh environments without affecting image quality and the many available options to customize Protective Windows for specific application needs, including: coatings, silk screening, chemical strengthening, and assembly mounting tape.
Presented by Midwest Optical Systems | Room Location: Liberty Room
Join Phillip Grambo and Tim Graham from Universal Robots as they explore the latest and upcoming releases from Universal Robots and their Ecosystem Partners. Discover how these innovations will create new opportunities, enhance current applications, and shape the future of automation
Presented by Universal Robots | Room Location: Conestoga Room
What are the key trends today that manufacturers must follow if they want to remain competitive? These include faster throughput times in the development, configuration and commissioning of a machine, a high degree of flexibility and individualization to meet as many customer requirements as possible, but also a focus on global markets. How can automation technology from Siemens help here? Learn how Siemens SIMATIC ET 200 portfolio of products provide open, flexible, and powerful solutions for both inside and outside of the control cabinet
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Mt. Davis Room
10:00 – 10:45 AM
45-Minute Seminars
Solve previously impossible applications with the world leader in machine vision. Cognex’s newest products bring improved processing power for speed, upgraded AI tools to handle product variation, and enhanced 3D resolution for precise measurements, enabling you to solve challenges that were previously unsolvable. Presenter: Cognex
This seminar introduces the latest in Cognex 2D and 3D Vision Systems products, including the:
- In-Sight 3800: Cognex’s Fastest Camera! Edge Learning AI Powered
- In-Sight L4033: Best Resolution Ever in Cognex’s 3D L4000 Portfolio
- In-Sight 7905V: ISO Compliant Code Grading, OCR, and Vision Tools in One Device!
- Dataman DM80: Newest Compact Barcode Reader
Presented by Cognex | Room Location: Conestoga Room
Come learn how to connect Siemens SIMATIC S7-300, -400, -1200, -1500 to OPC, OPC UA, MQTT, database, and cloud sources, and how edge computing helps you manage and maintain data integration, store and forward, data pre-processing, and security. Softing will have a practical example and a live demo on how to integrate data easily and securely with the help of dataFEED OPC Suite Extended.
Presented by Softing | Room Location: Liberty Room
With the increase in labor shortages, this seminar will cover the common questions you face when deciding whether to automate your plant. We’ll review several successful implementations in robotics and machine vision such as palletizing, machine tending, and inspection
Presented by Applied Controls Solutions Business | Room Location: Buchanan Room
Learn about the scalable Industrial Computing portfolio that is empowering every person and every organization to achieve more. This seminar will focus on IPC excellence in many applications including: data collectors and converters, automation tasks, servers and workstations, AI applications, and edge-based architectures.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Mt. Davis Room
11:00 – 11:45 AM
45-Minute Seminars
As IPCs miniaturize, the need for smaller PC cards increases so Hilscher has introduced the M.2 and half size mini-PCIe form factors opening access to multiple factory automation networks both ethernet and fieldbus based. Two thirds of the IPC market is now available with Hilscher’s expanding PC card portfolio. Come also to learn of the newest cooperation with Siemens enabling their IPCs access to the vastly expanded networks.
Presented by Hilscher | Room Location: Mt. Davis Room
Come see the latest in Siemens Controls as they are releasing their new Digital Motor Starts up to 32A with PROFINET, EtherNet IP, and Modbus TCP communications for full application transparency. Introducing 1-4 pole Industrial Surge Protection Devices for protection of AC and DC power circuits and Signal Line Protection. See Siemens first to market 3-pole GFCI circuit breakers for DIN and Panelboard Mounting. Plug and play with our new Cross Board Power Distribution System up to 250A.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Buchanan Room
Find out the latest product information, target applications, and the innovative features/benefits to differentiate the new SINAMICS G220 from current G120/G120X drives. This seminar objective is to give engineers solid reasons to enhance their machine solutions with the latest technologies only found in the Siemens SINAMICS G220. Also, come see a live demonstration focusing on the DriveSIM Engineer software allowing full digital twin simulation of the G220 for designing, optimization, and training on customers’ applications, and connecting to G220’s built in web server, security, and safety features.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Liberty Room
EPLAN is a cutting-edge software suite that has transformed the landscape of electrical engineering project execution. This seminar will delve into the spectrum of EPLAN’s capabilities, from its most basic manual features to its advanced fully automated functionalities, showcasing how each level can achieve remarkable results. We will present real-world examples and case studies, explain the differences between CAD software’s and Eplan software capabilities, highlighting the software’s versatility and efficiency across various applications
Presented by EPLAN | Room Location: Conestoga Room
1:00 – 1:45 PM
45-Minute Seminars
Join us for an exclusive event showcasing Siemens Network Management Solution for OT network, SINEC NMS! Discover how this cutting-edge solution provides comprehensive monitoring, alarming, asset management, troubleshooting, mass configuration, and cyber vulnerability monitoring capabilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Siemens is revolutionizing network management for OT networks and ensuring maximum efficiency and security.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Mt. Davis Room
Come see the latest HMI release from Siemens (WinCC Unified). This HTML visualization environment can be run on a PC, a dedicated HMI, or even right out of the PLC. The HMI code is tightly integrated with the PLC for fast, efficient development.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Buchanan Room
Save time, save wiring, reduce terminations and shrink your Low Voltage Power Distribution or Control Panel footprint with Fastbus by Siemens. In this session we will explore many advantages of creating a modular, easily expandable, Power Distribution System with a Fastbus solution. Fastbus is a flexible solution that can allow you desirable lead times to suit your demanding project schedule.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Liberty Room
Join us for an informative session on how Edge & Deep Learning tools automate inspection applications by learning to spot patterns and anomalies from reference images. We will explore the tools that are used to solve tasks that are often to complex and time-consuming utilizing rules-based algorithms while providing the consistency and speed necessary for a successful implementation. During this session, we will demonstrate how Cognex has built on the success of the InSight 2800 with the introduction of the NEW InSight 3800. Ultimately allowing you to run more inspections in less time, improve the accuracy of your results, and the ability to seamlessly scale your solution.
Presented by Cognex | Room Location: Conestoga Room
2:00 – 2:45 PM
45-Minute Seminars
Join Phillip Grambo and Tim Graham from Universal Robots as they explore the latest and upcoming releases from Universal Robots and their Ecosystem Partners. Discover how these innovations will create new opportunities, enhance current applications, and shape the future of automation.
Presented by Universal Robots | Room Location: Conestoga Room
The industrial landscape is evolving towards software-defined methodologies, emphasizing flexibility, efficiency, and innovation. This presentation will delve into the forefront of software-defined automation and manufacturing, covering CI/CD, digital twins, virtual commissioning, industrial edge computing, and industrial co-pilots.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment CI/CD: We’ll explore how CI/CD practices are adapted for the industrial sector, enabling automated testing, integration, and deployment of software solutions, reducing time-to-market and enhancing quality.
- Digital Twins: Learn about creating and using digital twins—virtual replicas of physical systems—for real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis, improving decision-making and predictive maintenance.
- Virtual Commissioning: Discover how virtual commissioning tests and validates new equipment in a virtual environment, reducing commissioning time and costs while increasing reliability.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Buchanan Room
A vast number of manufacturing companies in the US follow a reactive maintenance strategy which leads to unplanned downtime per week. Siemens industry-leading Xcare program simplifies and reduces your expenses while keeping your machines running smoothly. Learn how Xcare can maximize equipment availability, performance and reliability as well as easily plan your annual maintenance costs, and long-term asset investment protection.
Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Liberty Room
Accommodations
Hotel reservations can be made directly with Valley Forge Casino resort via the button below or by calling the Reservations phone number at 610-354-8118 from 8am-9pm ET daily. (Special rate expires 9/21)