TRACK A +
TRACK B

PARALLEL WORKSHOP

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 (16H00-18H00)

TRACK A

THE EUROPEAN PRODUCTS (AND SERVICES) OF THE FUTURE

As global economic dynamics shift, Europe stands at a pivotal juncture, aiming to shape its distinctive identity in the realm of future products and services. This session dives into the essential characteristics of the forthcoming European products and services, drawing insights from trends rooted in European values as well as global megatrends, with a special emphasis on key value chains and strategic positioning.

Historically, Europe has championed sectors ranging from aerospace and automotive to luxury fashion, pharmaceuticals to machinery. However, almost all Europe’s value chains are being challenged by ambitious climate targets as set by the European Green Deal, high energy costs, aging workforce, protectionist policies, political uncertainties, supply chain vulnerabilities and limited access to critical materials such as rare earth elements. It is imperative for Europe to sustain these value chains by integrating advanced technologies, sustainable and circular economy practices, and innovative business models. Europe’s emphasis on digital innovation and integration, including AI, AR, VR, and IoT, will redefine the user experience of its products and services. As global players accelerate their effort with competitive pricing, rapid scalability, and technological skills, Europe needs to work on its strengths: high quality, deep-rooted craftsmanship, innovation and regulations related to ethical production and compliance, reflective of the continent’s commitment to consumer rights.

Track Coordinators:

George Chryssolouris (LMS / UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS) + Björn Sautter (Festo) and Jon Agirre Ibarbia (Tecnalia)

Speakers:

  • Bianca Maria Colosimo, Polimi
  • Javier Arenas, Fagor Automation – Future Trends in Manufacturing Automation
  • Dr. Anita Przyklenk, PTB – German Metrology Institute, Metrology for the Future Manufacturing
  • Dr. Sotiris Makris, AIM-NET – AI for Products of the Future
  • Benoît Marget, Airbus – Aeronáutics
  • Javier Díaz Gutierrez, MADIT

TRACK B

THE ENERGY CHALLENGE FOR MANUFACTURING

Depending on secure and reliable energy-supply at an affordable cost and being one of the biggest consumers of energy, manufacturing is challenged by the energy transition in several ways: the increase of energy cost, the need to approach carbon-neutrality, to increase transparency about CO2-footprint along the supply chain, the increasing diversity of energy sources (wind, solar, hydrogen, etc.) and to become resilient against energy shortages.

How to cope with these challenges will become a crucial competitive issue, both for companies, but also for manufacturing regions.

Key issues:

  • Towards more energy (and other resources) efficiency.
  • Energy resilience (self-generation, industrial energy districts, direct incorporation of renewable energy sources into the manufacturing processes, …) 
  • Alternative clean and competitive energy sources for industry (electric, hydrogen, small modular reactors …)
  • Energy smart grids: the role of industry.
  • The CO2 challenge (Net Zero Challenge)
  • Key supporting technologies for these challenges

Track Coordinators:

George Chryssolouris (LMS / UNIVERSITY OF PATRAS) + Sabino Azcarate (TEKNIKER) and Fillon Bertrand (CEA)

Speakers:

  • Keynote:
    • Timm Kuhlmann, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
  • Companies:
    • José Ignacio Hormaeche, Basque Energy Cluster Managing Director
    • Nuria Gisbert, BASQUEVOLT
    • Philippe Vollet, Schneider
    • Arnaud Lagarde, SISE
    • Vasiliki Panagiotopoulou, Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems and Automation (LMS), University of Patras

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23 (AFTERNOON)

09:00 – 13:00 Factory tours

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:30 Opening/Setting the Scene

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break

16:00 – 18:00 Track A + Track B

19:30 Social Dinner

24 (MORNING)

08:30 – 09:00 Welcoming

09:00 – 11:00 Track C + Track D

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break

11:30 – 13:00 Main conclusions &
remarks/Closing

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch