This presentation will help manufacturers understand the benefits of Industry 4.0 (and related technologies) to their roll forming operations and how to prioritize the adoption these new tools to quickly get the biggest impact. It covers the key performance metrics for any roll forming operation including the best uses for OEE (and when other metrics are better). The goals of this presentation are to help manufacturers understand the tools that are available to improve the technical and financial performance of their roll forming equipment and operations, Prioritize their improvement efforts to focus on areas that will have the biggest impact, Prepare for some of the implementation and operational challenges that come from an increasing reliance on automation and integration
Overview
About the Speaker
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Andy Allman
AMS Controls, Inc.BiographyAndy has been working in the roll forming industry for 35+ years. Before becoming president, Andy was the VP of engineering at AMS Controls and was heavily involved in the development of high-performance length control systems and manufacturing execution software. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Mizzou and a master’s in international business from St. Louis University. Andy is a member of the FMA Roll Forming Council.
Pricing & Registration
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $195 | $220 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$195 | $220 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9) | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.