Industrial Processing 2016, from 4 to 7 October in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, is all about looking into the future. Professionals in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries can get a good impression of state-of-the-art technology in a variety of ways. A dynamic mix of stands, knowledge sessions, seminars and live demos will ensure that the factory of the future no longer has any secrets.
Besides recurring themes such as process optimisation, maintenance and sustainability, Industrial Processing pays special attention to the following topics:
- -Commodities and circular economy
- -Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, 3D Printing and Big Data
- -Energy and water
- -Man in the Factory of the Future
Raw materials and circular economy
In all industrial sectors, the use of raw materials is a boardroom issue. It is necessary to look for alternatives for numerous processes and products to prevent raw materials from becoming unavailable. Companies, knowledge institutes and research centres search together for new raw materials and for recycling and reuse opportunities. Even residual streams from one process can form raw materials for another process. This search changes the way processes are organised and how companies (start to) cooperate with each other.
New technology
Industry 4.0 or Smart Industry have been talked about for some time now. Terms that stand for a fundamental change in the way products and processes will be created. Internet technology ensures that every part of a production process can be monitored, controlled and adjusted at any time. A far-reaching form of connectivity will create new ways of working, enormous amounts of data and exponential opportunities to respond to customer demands. Applications such as IoT, Virtual Reality, 3D Printing and Big Data will therefore play a prominent role during Industrial Processing, providing a glimpse into the near future.
Energy and water
Energy and water. Two crucial aspects in most production processes. Two focal points for making the process industry more sustainable. Two elements on which much innovation focuses. The FedEC, Federation of Energy Consultants, offers at the FedEC Energy Square a lot of knowledge and information on numerous developments in the field of energy consumption and saving, and especially on alternative energy sources. For example, you can learn about industrial heat pumps and fuel cells. Or what about the "All electric factory" concept. In addition, Water Alliance will focus on the importance of water processes in and around the factory at the Water Pavilion. Several water technology suppliers will show here their knowledge and technology on what water processes can look like in the factory.
Factory of the Future
The most eye-catching technology will have a place on the central demo plaza, called "Factory of the Future" in line with the theme. Machevo & Bulk Association, exhibitors, knowledge and research institutes will show their vision of the future here. Innovative applications will provide inspiration and get you thinking about your own Factory of the Future. Besides all the technology, we also look at the role of people. Are people still needed? Will work be taken over and in what way? Tantalising questions that will be discussed during Industrial Processing 2016.
