Join us for an introduction to WeASSIST®, WERMA’s cloud-based machine monitoring and smart factory platform, designed to provide real-time visibility into machinery or manual work-station statuses, downtime, alarms, and production performance. In this session, you’ll discover how WeASSIST transforms existing signal tower and machine data into actionable insights that help manufacturers reduce downtime, improve responsiveness, increase productivity, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll also see how WeASSIST delivers powerful IIoT capabilities through a remarkably simple deployment, requiring minimal IT resources and no complex integration projects.

What Attendees Will Learn

• How to monitor machine and workstation process status in real time from anywhere
• Turning existing stack light and machine signals into actionable performance data
• Identifying downtime causes and production bottlenecks faster
• Configuring alerts and notifications to accelerate response times
• Measuring OEE, machine utilization, and productivity trends
• Leveraging cloud-based dashboards and analytics for continuous improvement
• Deploying IIoT solutions without expensive infrastructure or lengthy implementation projects
• Real-world examples of how manufacturers are improving efficiency with WeASSIST

The Simplicity and Power of WeASSIST

• Simple: Quick installation, wireless connectivity, cloud-based access, and intuitive dashboards
• Powerful: Real-time data collection, automated alerts, performance analytics, downtime tracking, and enterprise-wide visibility
• Scalable: Start with a single machine or workstation and expand across entire facilities or multiple plants
• Actionable: Converts raw machine signals into insights that drive measurable productivity improvements

Key Takeaway: WeASSIST makes Industrial IoT practical by delivering enterprise-level machine monitoring and analytics with the simplicity manufacturers need to achieve rapid results and measurable ROI.

Presented by Werma | Room Location: Maple Juniper

Together we will review the options available to you with your end of arm tool selection process and how it can influence your project. Zimmer Group offers a full line of pneumatic, electric, vacuum, and custom EOAT that provide a solution to even the most complex of gripping needs. Along with an overview of the options available to you we will discuss the design basics you should consider when building your robotic application.

Presented by Zimmer Group | Room Location: Laurel East

Discover what’s new in Siemens Circuit Protection & Controls and stay ahead of the latest innovations shaping the electrical industry. Join us at Applied Materials TechToberFest for an engaging session covering new products, technology updates, and practical solutions designed to improve performance, safety, and efficiency. Whether you’re focused on specification, installation, or maintenance, you’ll gain valuable     insights you can apply immediately. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Siemens experts, ask questions, and learn what’s next for Siemens Circuit Protection & Controls.

Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Laurel West

SIPAT (Siemens Process Analytical Technology) enables pharmaceutical manufacturers to monitor and optimize critical process and quality parameters in real time. By integrating PAT, process data, and advanced analytics, SIPAT helps improve product quality, reduce variability, and enable Real-Time Release Testing (RTRT).

Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Magnolia

Advances in Industrial AI are making visual quality inspection more accessible than ever before. This session explores how Inspekto, an AI-driven visual quality inspection system, enables manufacturers to automate complex inspection tasks without requiring machine vision expertise or AI know-how.

Attendees will learn how self-learning AI technology can simplify inspection deployment, reduce engineering effort, and adapt to product and surface variations commonly found in manufacturing environments. Through practical examples, the session will demonstrate how Inspekto helps manufacturers address defect detection, assembly verification, and quality control challenges with a fast, user-friendly approach.

Key topics include:

• AI-powered visual inspection without vision or AI expertise
• Rapid deployment with minimal training samples
• Self-adaptive inspection for varying products and surfaces
• Reducing implementation and maintenance effort
• Accelerating quality automation across manufacturing operations

Presented by Siemens | Room Location: Parkview