Intec/Z connect 2021
Virtual congress program provides impetus
In the two parallel forums "Trends in manufacturing technology and the supplier industry" and "Additive + hybrid - manufacturing in transition", the virtual congress program of Intec/Z connect 2021 will address current issues in the industry.
The first day of the "Trends in production technology and the supplier industry" forum, for example, will focus on smart production with regard to the collection and management of process data. Economic cooperation across national borders is a factor for the industry that should not be underestimated, even in times of the pandemic. A block of topics from the Saxony Economic Development Corporation will shed light on the market potential in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania with a focus on mechanical engineering and the supplier industry.
On 3 March, there will be further insights into the field of mechanical engineering in Germany - on topics such as digitalization in production, adaptive manufacturing and programming cognitive robots. Visitors can also look forward to the presentations on the transformation in the automotive industry and the opportunities for suppliers arising from the structural change in the automotive industry. Key topics include e-mobility and hydrogen. Experts from B&R Industrie-Elektronik, HZwo (Saxon Innovation Cluster for Fuel Cells and Hydrogen), KAP Precision Components and Volkswagen, for example, will provide inspiration as speakers.
The "Additive + Hybrid - Manufacturing in Transition" forum will kick off on March 2 with a presentation on the transformation in vehicle assembly at the BMW Group and will offer a wide range of topics on both days of Intec/Z connect 2021, including additive manufacturing in toolmaking, bionic engineering in additive manufacturing, 3D printing in aerospace and recycling options for carbon fibre-reinforced plastics. Visitors to this forum can also expect experienced speakers and moderators from various fields of application in practice and research.
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