2014 Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit videos

The 2014 Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit highlighted a number of topics and challenges facing manufacturing.

By CFE Media October 21, 2014

The 2014 Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit, which was held at IMTS 2014 in Chicago, Ill. highlighted a number of topics and challenges facing manufacturing. Link to each video below.

The 2014 McGladrey Monitor

Karen Kurek, a partner with McGladrey LLP, discusses the state of manufacturing in the United States and offers insight on the industry’s future.

How to get the most of your System Integrator

Tim Jager from DMC discusses the when to use a system integrator on projects and how to choose the right integrator.

The Role of Industrial Networks in Energy Usage

Eric Scott from Molex talks about energy as it relates to industrial automation and the challenges the industry faces.

The Building Blocks of Manufacturing Excellence

Mick Wilz from Sur-Seal Corporation highlights his development as a company executive and the journey he took to transform his company’s culture from top to bottom.

Industrial Automation and Modern Connectivity

Matt Puskawa from DMC talks about the features and benefits of connectivity methods like OPC servers and historians, TCP-enabled PLCs, and private networks.

Advanced Manufacturing in Chicago

Bill King from the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) talks about how his organization is looking to transform and benefit manufacturing with their research.

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