VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2021: The Future Of Manufacturing
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Segment Focus
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eMobility is the biggest revolution in the automotive industry in recent decades.
Manufacturers and their component suppliers rely on innovative and robust sealing technology to meet their demanding high-volume requirements.
Talks focused on:
- The future is now – eMobility
- Evolving material landscape – why new compounds are necessary
- Multicomponent technology – adding value for customers
- Optimizing the performance of high-speed e-Axles
- Enjoy the silence – eliminating vibration
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At the forefront of sealing technology, innovations, such as Lubrication Management maximize the lifetime of hydraulic systems and of fluid power components, ensuring reliable, long-lasting operation.
Talks focused on:
- Meeting customer needs in the fluid power industry
- The Orkot® Slydring® family – a solution for every system
- Nexus 2.0. – the new line of face seals
- Maximizing the performance of hydraulic systems
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Rapidly evolving technology, promising huge growth, drives semiconductor manufacturers’ innovation. Specially engineered sealing materials help reduce total cost of ownership and accelerate time to market.
Talks focused on:
- Serving the semiconductor industry as a solutions provider
- Isolast® PureFab™ FFKM for advanced semiconductor processes
- Advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet customer needs
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Automation and sustainability are propelling innovation in drives and motion control technology. State-of-the-art sealing solutions are custom-designed to meet the requirements of cutting-edge applications.
Talks focused on:
- Global but local – solutions for the robotics industry
- Radial oil seals in focus
- Sealing innovations for robotic equipment
- Maximizing the performance of hydraulic systems
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Optimizing production, enhancing efficiency, and meeting the highest quality and food safety requirements are critical. High-performance sealing materials keep even the most challenging applications running.
Talks focused on:
- Trelleborg's commitment to food & beverage processing
- Food contact regulations – how to ensure compliance
- FoodPro® materials ensure safe sealing in food processing
- CO2 capture – cheers to a sustainable beer
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At the Virtual Conference visitors could interact via polls or use the chat function on the new online event platform.
34% of respondents said that adoption of digital solutions in manufacturing processes is a key challenge in transforming their processes.
65% of respondents agreed that sustainability should be considered in the future of manufacturing.
24% of respondents said that sustainable solutions and zero emissions are key priorities for the future.