Rockwell Automation Plant Tour
Build a Digital Transformation Culture with MES & IoT Technology
Overview
Join the Manufacturing Leadership Council at Rockwell Automation’s manufacturing facility in Twinsburg, Ohio, for an opportunity to tour the facility and learn how Rockwell leverages Industry 4.0 to drive productivity in its operations. In addition to seeing Industry 4.0 technology in action, you will hear from Rockwell’s leaders responsible for the company’s digital transformation as well as technical experts who have implemented digital solutions across a multitude of use cases.
Rockwell Automation is a global leader in digital transformation and industrial automation with a more than 100-year history. Rockwell’s Twinsburg manufacturing plant produces several of the company’s flagship products, including its Allen Bradley branded ControlLogix controllers and PanelView Plus human-machine interface terminals. The plant features eight highly automated printed circuit board assembly lines and several final assembly lines where its finished products are assembled and packaged, all of which are connected via Rockwell’s MES.
More than a decade ago, Rockwell embarked on a journey to transform its manufacturing operations using Industry 4.0 technology. Since then, the company has implemented MES throughout its worldwide manufacturing network, integrated key production equipment for data capture and process control, deployed numerous IoT-based solutions, and created a manufacturing culture that embraces technology.
This MLC plant tour will show how Rockwell navigated its Industry 4.0 journey and continues to use technology to pursue excellence in its manufacturing operations.
Walk Away with Actionable Insights
Attend this plant tour, which will be followed by a panel discussion and breakout sessions on digital transformation in a, and walk away with actionable insights, including:
- How to navigate digital transformation in manufacturing.
- How to leverage MES to control manufacturing processes and provide greater operational insight.
- How to use IoT applications to integrate data and processes to drive performance.
- How to create a culture that embraces technology.
Rockwell Automation Plant Tour
Build a Digital Transformation Culture with MES & IoT Technology
April 9-10, 2024, Twinsburg, Ohio
Please note all times are Eastern Time.
April 9, 2024
5:30 p.m. – Registration
5:45 p.m. – Depart for Dinner
6:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
6:30 p.m. – Networking Dinner
8:30 p.m. – Depart for Hotel
April 10, 2024
7:45 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Manufacturing Leadership Council Welcome
8:45 a.m. – Rockwell Automation Welcome and Overview
9:30 a.m. – Depart for Plant
10:00 a.m. – Rockwell Automation Plant Tour
12:30 p.m. – Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
Interactive breakout sessions run by Rockwell Automation
2:30 p.m. – Networking Break
3:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion
Ask any questions you have to the Rockwell Automation panelists.
4:00 p.m. – Event Concludes
Speakers and Panelists
To be announced
Airports
Suggested International Airports
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE / KCLE) – 30-minute drive
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT / KPIT) – 1 hour 30-minute drive
Suggested Travel Dates
Arrival: Late morning/early afternoon on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
To ensure you arrive in time to attend the kickoff networking dinner that evening.
Suggested Departure: Morning of Thursday, April 11 or after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10.
To ensure you do not need to leave the tour and sessions early or miss out on any post-event networking opportunities!
Hotel
We are in the process of booking a group hotel with discounted rates for attendees. Hotel and booking information will be provided soon.
Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided to all event functions from the group hotel. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the airport.