NPE 2018 announces expert sessions on IoT and other trends

^{The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) has announced a new educational part of NPE2018: The Plastics Show, to give visitors an inside look at the latest technical insights that are driving trends and solutions in plastics manufacturing.}

Titled Expert Super Sessions, plastics industry executives will give presentations on industry issues and merging trends such as Industry 4.0, approaches to sustainability and the implications of automation and the internet of things on plastics companies.

Susan Krys, vice president of tradeshows and marketing at Plastics, said: “We are giving NPE2018 attendees expanded and improved opportunities to learn from peers and thought leaders, maximising their experience in Orlando. Expert Super Sessions were re-named for the NPE2018 show to reflect their true purpose – to give plastics experts a forum to present their industry-changing ideas and insights. The sessions give attendees the unique opportunity to hear straight from the sources that are shaping the industry.

Presentations of Expert Super Sessions include:

How Intelligent Robotic Automation Can Improve Your Bottom Line: Presented by Fanuc America Corporation, this session explores how intelligent robotic automation will help manufacturers achieve higher productivity.

Trends and Material Solutions for the Building & Construction Market: Presented by A. Schulman, this session explores the latest trends and technologies addressing critical issues in building and construction.

Gaining the Competitive Advantage with Industrial IoT: Presented by Oden Technologies, uncover how Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enables manufacturers to improve quality, eliminate waste and gain a competitive edge during this session.

Industry 4.0: Implementing a Smart(er) Factory: Presented by TSM Control Systems US, hear from TSM and Now Insight about their journey toward smarter factories using IoT technologies.

Trends and Material Solutions for the Packaging Market: Presented by A. Schulman, learn more about packaging trends from optimising barrier properties for shelf life extension to reducing food waste through smart packaging during this session.

Innovative Approaches to Sustainability – A look at hydraulic fluids: Presented by ExxonMobil Chemical Company, this session features speakers from Exxon Mobil and discusses how EVCO Plastics was able to reduce energy consumption on one of its injection moulding machines by 3.19%.