Presented by: John Casey, regional sales manager

SKF solutions for the food and beverage industry

Food safety compliance practically anywhere is not just about the critical points in production. Using reliable components is the key to long, trouble-free machine operation with low operating costs. The vast range of SKF housed units and bearings are compatible with a wide range of machines and can be specified to meet your most demanding needs. Add SKF’s service support network, and you are all set to take the need for reliable rotation off your list of things to worry about. SKF’s current generation of bearings and units are already food-grade products and are relubrication-free.

By attending this session, you will learn:

1. Insights into innovative bearings and related products

2. Possible causes of premature bearing failure

3. Using A.I. to monitor machine performance

4. Effective and affordable lubrication solutions

5. Awareness of counterfeit bearings

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Presented by: Joe Johnson-Guy, sales manager

How data intelligence can drive big gains in food manufacturing

Focusing on eradicating our top losses can yield big gains but are often the hardest to solve quickly. They are usually the same week-in week-out, and require time, effort, and significant resources to fix. Tackling top losses is becoming a luxury few businesses have because of skills or investment constraints. Therefore, we’ll share how data intelligence is helping food manufacturers identify what is (or should be) easy to fix, and how you can share this knowledge throughout your organisations.

By attending this session, you will learn:

1. Insight – Improve – Repeat

2. Prioritise your resources.

3. Gain operational insights that are often missed.

4. How organisations are retaining tacit knowledge.

5. Automate your analysis, free your team from data paralysis.

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Presented by: Andy Graham, solutions manager (left) and Mark Seed, senior consultant (right)

Unlock Your Plant's Potential: Bite-Sized Digital Transformation for F&B Success

Confused by the buzz of digital transformation? This workshop makes sense of the slogans, showing you how to take simple steps towards powerful results. We'll break down the process, revealing how to tap into the hidden data in your plant, choose the right technologies and ditch reactive maintenance for proactive solutions. Cybersecurity? Of course, it's covered. Leave equipped to transform your F&B operations, one bite-sized step at a time.

By attending this session, you will learn:

1. Demystifying the journey: Get started with practical frameworks and ditch the overwhelming complexity.

2. Unlocking plant floor data: Learn how to safely turn your industrial data into valuable insights.

3. Tech toolbox: Discover the essential standards and technologies powering successful transformations.

4. Predict, not react: Embrace proactive maintenance strategies using digital tools for smarter operations.

5. Security first: Understand why cybersecurity is your digital lifeline and learn best practices.

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Presented by Robert Pick, business development manager for environmental sensors

Managing the pivotal intersection of technology and environmental responsibility

The EU’s Digital Product Passports and Green Deal Initiative will revolutionise product tracking and promote sustainability. Leveraging IoT and blockchain, companies can provide transparent product information, empowering consumers. Aligning with the Green Deal’s targets for carbon neutrality and circular economy practices is crucial for businesses. Environmental sensors can be integrated to optimise operations and meet regulations, paving the way for a greener future.

By attending this session, you will learn:

1. Understanding of the EU Green Deal and 'Farm To Fork'

2. How to leverage IoT and blockchain technologies for visibility

3. The importance of alignment with the Green Deal Targets

4. Where to start with environmental monitoring in the supply chain

5. What all of this means for consumers

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Presented by: Jamie Thomas, key account manager

Safety and security compliance for new machinery in food manufacturing

Whether buying a single machine or a complete line, the safety and security compliance needs to be considered and managed from the offset. A systematic approach supporting engineers and project managers from the design and purchasing phases through to validating and certifying the complete installation will ensure compliance. This seminar will take you through proven project methodology to avoid unnecessary and costly remedial actions and production delays.

By attending this session, you will learn:

1. Why a new machine is not necessarily safe and secure

2. Key areas of non-compliance to look out for when purchasing machinery

3. A systematic approach to successful project implementation

4. Key standards and directives/regulations you need to understand

5. Global differences in legislation and interpretation

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Presented by: Simon Miles, account manager, food and beverage

An insight into the latest robotic innovations for food and drink applications

There are many key factors and challenges impacting on food production in the UK, including unpredictable supply chains and labour and skills shortages. Robots can add value to your business across the whole manufacturing process, but how can you de-risk robot applications and trends in making robot deployment easier? And how can the use of artificial intelligence and vision enhance the capability of robot and autonomous mobile robot applications?

By attending this session, you will learn:

1. Key factors affecting food and beverage production in the UK

2. Where can robots add value

3. Moving towards smarter factories – the latest developments

4. Joining up production with intelligent mobile robots

5. The enduring benefit of robots

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