The Smart Factory of the future as seen by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence will go from automation to being fully autonomous. "If we go back to the pillars of disruption the most disruptive force in order to promote change, that is you," said Ola Rollén, President and CEO of Hexagon, in the opening keynote address.
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Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division recently presented Hexagon's annual digital solutions conference at HxGN LIVE, attracting over 3,500 attendees from 70 countries. The three sub-tracks were Design/Engineering, Production and Metrology. Users of MSC Software CAE solutions, Vero Software CAD/CAM solutions and PC-DMIS metrology software attended Users' Group meetings and program sessions during HxGN LIVE. Conference attendees also met with Hexagon product specialists in The Zone technology expo, showcasing the digital thread at work as a common communication framework with feedback loops embedding continuous improvement into the product lifecycle.
The Manufacturing Intelligence track presentations featured Hexagon executives and experts, customers and thought leaders including Virgin Hyperloop One, Electroimpact, WL3 Solutions, National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR), Fullerton College, ToolingU (SME), National Composites Center, Safran Aero and more.
Hexagon also presented its fifth annual Shaping Smart Change Customer Recognition Program, honoring the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) for its pioneering use of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence digital solutions. Ola Rollén, President and CEO of Hexagon, presented Brian Brown, NIAR Director of Robotics and Automation, with a Shaping Smart Change Award for its critical research and innovation in the aerospace field.
Norbert Hanke, President of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division, challenged a large audience to "Rethink Quality" during his keynote address. The presentation was streamed live on HxGN TV and explored key enablers of the Smart Factory, including the transformative potential of managing quality throughout the product lifecycle to drive manufacturing productivity. Hanke was joined by guest speaker Dr. Michael Grieves, Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design (CAMID) at the Florida Institute of Technology; and Brian Shepherd, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence's Senior Vice President Software Solutions. The keynote covered the power of smart manufacturing principles to drive smarter designs, smarter production, and smarter output. The Manufacturing Intelligence Keynote presentation can be viewed at the HxGN LIVE website.
HxGN LIVE is a venue for manufacturers seeking to learn more about process automation, closed-loop manufacturing, and connecting CAE, CAD, CAM and metrology technology via the digital thread. The conference stages more than 120,000 sq. ft. of Hexagon technologies in The Zone technology expo, nearly 500 sessions and 60+ exhibiting sponsors. Those who could not attend HxGN LIVE in person can explore the experience through footage, streams, photos and updates covering the Manufacturing Intelligence track on HxGN TV (https://hxgnspotlight.com/category/hxgn-tv/).
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division helps industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow. "As a metrology and manufacturing solution specialist, our expertise in sensing, thinking and acting - the collection, analysis and active use of measurement data - gives our customers the confidence to increase production speed and accelerate productivity while enhancing product quality," said a Hexagon spokesperson.
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