Knowledge Bars enable industry leaders to engage face-to-face with leading Western Canadian manufacturers and industry observers. These sessions consist of industry relevant topics and presentations aimed at meeting the needs of a handful of participants per seating.
The interactive sessions will take place in in a casual setting with the host presenter sharing their valuable knowledge with the small group in an open dialogue format.
Access to Knowledge Bars in the SME ZONE are Complimentary for All Registered Attendees
June 4, 2019
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Top Challenges to Transforming Your Business Operations to Digital and How to Overcome Them
Percy Hoff
President
Sherpa ERP
June 4, 2019
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Additive Manufacturing and the Canadian Entrepreneur
Alain Desgagne
Sales and Marketing Manager
I3D Products and Services
June 4, 2019
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The Automation of Large Parts with Mobile Robotics
Denise Ebenhoech
Regional Head of Advanced Robotic Applications
KUKA Robotics Corp.
June 4, 2019
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lessons Learned From Over 400 Metal Builds in Canada
Mark Kirby
Additive Manufacturing Business Manager
Renishaw (Canada) Limited
June 4, 2019
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Realize Greater Profits and Earnings through Fibernomics
Roberto Nicoli
Managing Director
Bystronic Canada Ltd.
June 5, 2019
11:00 am - 11:30 am
NGen: Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster. What is it?
Frank Defalco
NGen
June 5, 2019
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Getting the Most From Your Robotic Weld Cell
Nick McDonald
Business Line Manager- Welding & Cutting
ABB Robotics
June 5, 2019
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
An Introduction to Management Systems Standards
Alan Napier
Account Executive
CWB Group
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June 5, 2019
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Robotic Welding for Large Size Parts: Achieving Success from Product Design to Shop Floor Operations
Christian Lefebvre
Welding Engineer
AGT Robotics
June 6, 2019
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Improving Worker Acceptance of Smart Technologies
Carly Kroll
PR and Marketing Manager
Ubimax Inc
June 6, 2019
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
How to Fund Your Next Investment in Technology Development
Sylvan Defoy P.Eng, MBA
Senior Manager, Government Incentives and SR&ED Program
BDO Canada LLP
