The morning focuses on the energy issue from a societal perspective and also gives examples of how energy affects the development of industry. In addition, the latest results from research at the University West are presented.

9.00 Moderator Karin Stenlund welcomes

How does the energy issue affect the development of industry?
Hans Fogelberg, regional developer, Västra Götaland region

For several decades, access to energy has been a matter of course for industry, but now the conditions are changing. Hans Fogelberg provides an insightful picture of how the changed energy situation affects society's development and companies' future opportunities to be competitive.

To strain mosquitoes and swallow elephants
Micael Amandusson, channel manager, KUKA Nordic AB

KUKA shares a real case study that shows how energy costs are a significant part of a robot cell's life cycle. Micael Amandusson explains and demonstrates how these costs can be reduced by optimizing the plant right from the start, which leads to higher profitability.

The power of simulation - maximize production with minimal energy consumption
Marcus Frantzén, CEO, Evoma AB

Evoma are experts in combining optimization and simulation to address complex challenges and balance conflicting goals, such as reducing energy consumption while increasing production. Marcus Frantzén shows how they developed a software solution and implemented a project for a manufacturing company with energy-intensive heat treatment.

Energy efficient robots
Vera Lucat, Area Sales Manager, ABB Robotics

Sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial for the manufacturing industry, and here ABB Robotics wants to be at the forefront. Vera Lucat, sustainability expert at ABB, shares how the company helps its customers reduce energy consumption through innovative robotic solutions. She also talks about ABB's work with the remanufacturing of robots.

Current research at Högskolan Väst
Fredrik Danielsson, professor, University West

Fredrik Danielsson presents one of University West's largest research projects that combines additive manufacturing, automation and leadership. Industrial cooperation is of great importance in the project.

Time to visit exhibitors, startup companies, take part in the demonstrators and meet industry colleagues inside the Production Technology Center.

The afternoon session focuses on automation projects, circularity and the importance of the organization for successful automation.

Robotic solutions of the future
Åsa Nordin, CEO and Erik Hellström, CTO, Robotdalen AB

Robotdalen is a leader in robotics and works to create innovative and flexible solutions for both industry and lab automation. Åsa Nordin and Erik Hellström from Robotdalen show how their work helps meet future demands for efficiency and sustainability in an ever-changing world.

Modular solutions open up circular economy and flexible production
Daniel Brännwik, CTO, Graniten AB

Granit specializes in automation solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Daniel Brännwik explains how their new modular machine platform opens up a circular business model that benefits both customer and supplier.

See the whole of the sawmill's efficiency - from planning to optimization
Stefan Braunias, Lean Manager Södra Wood

Sawmills are highly automated facilities in the value-added parts, but with large handling costs and high inventory levels between process steps that drive lead time and costs. Stefan Braunias shows how better planning, control and automation can improve lead time up to 10 times, while smart simulation and optimization have shown the potential to speed up flow by 1000 times.

Understanding and adapting the corporate culture for efficient automation in house building
Helena Lidelöw, CTO, Volumetric Building Companies

Automation has long been a part of house building in Sweden, but we often forget the knowledge required to really maximize the benefits. Through her work in the US, Helena has gained insights into how much we take for granted here at home and how challenging it is to change corporate cultures to achieve success with automation.

AI provides effective support to the people in production
Jesper Broberg, Product Manager, EMPIR AB and Mikael Antonsson, Production Technician, Parker Hannifin.

In a complex production, people are the most important factor. Mikael Antonsson from Parker Hannifin shows how advanced technology facilitates the staff, while Jesper Broberg from EMPIR presents their AI-based system for preparation, quality control and ergonomics analysis.