Manufacturing Magazine February 2024 | Page 114

EVENT REVIEW

On 6th December 2023 , BizClik hosted Manufacturing Digital LIVE , a free virtual event for manufacturing executives . The event included a panel of experts , fireside chats , networking breaks , keynote speakers , live polling , Q & As and interactive chat rooms , virtual sponsor booths and on-demand recordings of all speaker sessions . Subjects included :

Sustainability One of the hottest topics to be explored – from reducing environmental impact , promoting the circular economy and improving the supply chain .
Factories of the Future Factories of the Future refers to advancedtechnology manufacturing facilities which are transforming traditional manufacturing methods , with technologies such as robotics . Additional technologies include automation , IoT , connectivity , data analytics , 3D printing , Augmented Reality , Virtual Reality and sustainability .
Women in manufacturing Only 37 % of manufacturing workers are women . In order for manufacturing to be a more welcoming career choice for women , manufacturers need to change the sector ’ s image and highlight the female role models blazing a trail in the industry .
AI in manufacturing Manufacturing Digital LIVE delved into the latest advancements in automation , robotics , machine learning and data analytics , as industry leaders showcase how these technologies are changing manufacturing processes .
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