Automation: The Path to IIoT for Connected Machines in a Digital Factory

Chicago, Illinois - The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Yesterday it was a trendy topic. Today it is giving rise to a new generation of smart technologies and manufacturing practices. Tomorrow it will completely transform the manufacturing industry as we know it.

While IIoT is still in its early stages, the concept is expected to give rise to the next Industrial revolution within the next 10 years. That’s why it’s important for shops struggling to understand the implications of IIoT on business need to be quick on the uptake as the risks of moving too slow are real. 
The good news, however, is that IIoT is expected to steadily gain traction in four phases, giving shops time develop an integrated action plan and successfully adopt the concept in stages. But the key is to act now by starting small, but planning big. 

This presentation will cover the opportunities and risks of IIoT as well as what actions shops must take today to ensure long-term success. Real-world results of early IIoT adoption will also be shared.

About the speakers
Neil Desrosiers has been with Mazak Corporation for 27 years as an Applications Engineer working on large Turnkey Projects. For the last 15 years, he has been focusing on custom software solutions. Neil serves as Mazak's representative on the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the MTConnect Institute and is the Chairperson for the "Machine Tool Workgroup."

Bryce Barnes is the Senior Manager responsible for Cisco’s Machine and Robot Segment globally under Cisco’s Internet of Things Manufacturing group. Bryce brings together a unique background combining of years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Systems Architecture, and Business Process to lead Cisco’s OEM Machine segment. Across the spectrum of his career Bryce has led and driven many large and complex engineering engagements. Bryce’s early work as an applications engineer working for Chemical & Process Heat Exchanger manufacturers set the tone early on for an intense focus on integrated systems design in demanding manufacturing environments.

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