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EngTalks: Digital to Physical

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  • Duration: 1 hr 32 mins
  • Publication date: 17 Sep 2019
  • Part of series EngTalks - FKA The Kelvin Lecture Series

Abstract

Demand for high-quality, affordable, and often bespoke products is on the rise. As the manufacturing industry responds to the challenge of meeting these needs, innovation around additive and digital processes are driving radical change.

AI tools are being incorporated into computer-aided design (CAD) software to help autonomously optimise designs. 3D printers are more economical and robust than ever and can now print with a spectrum of materials. Networked sensor devices that constantly feedback through analytical tools allow designs and processes to be improved on the fly, resulting in never-before-seen flexibility reaching the factory floor.

Brian Holliday, Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries, has been in a position to see it all and knows first-hand how the deployment of these new tools are making sweeping changes to manufacturing.

In this EngTalk, you will experience manufacturing of the future, as Brian explores some of the most cutting-edge discrete developments from additive and AI to automation that when synergised are enabling manufacturing capabilities never seen before.

Keywords:
  • 3D Printer
  • AI
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Advanced Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • BIM
  • Connectivity
  • Data
  • Digital
  • Digital Manufacturing
  • Digital Processes
  • Digital Twin
  • EngTalk
  • Hardware
  • Industrial Revolution
  • Innovation
  • Internet of Things
  • IoT
  • Robotics
  • Siemens
  • Software
  • Stereolithography
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  • Brian  Holliday

    Brian Holliday

    Siemens PLC

    Brian Holliday is a member of the Executive Management Board of Siemens plc and Managing Director for Siemens Digital Industries, which serves the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. He is also Chairman of Siemens Industry Software UK.He is a supervisory board member for the High-Value Manufacturing Catapult, in addition to being a main board member for Make UK, the Manufacturers’ Organisation.A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Brian started his career with Texas Instruments and went on to read Computer Systems at Cardiff University before joining Siemens, the global leader in electrification, automation and digitalisation in 1993.He attained his Executive MBA at Manchester Business School in 2000 and in 2014 became a graduate of the CBI’s Executive Leadership Programme.
  • Dr Sonia Zahiroddiny

    Dr Sonia Zahiroddiny

    is the Interim Building Information Modelling (BIM) Director at HS2 and is responsible for the strategic and consistent implementation of BIM across the programme with a view to increasing efficiency through design, construction, testing, operations and maintenance. Through digital disruption and innovation, her aim is to push the boundaries beyond BIM to enhance traditional ways of working and build a truly data-driven culture for HS2 and the wider industry. Prior to HS2, Sonia helped Transport for London (TfL) to achieve BIM capability by developing and utilising standardised processes for the production, management and delivery of asset information. Sonia holds a PhD in Computer Sciences and BIM and today she applies her theoretical grounding in Computer and Information Sciences and practical knowledge in BIM in the Rail and Construction industry. Her passion is in bettering our business lives and simplifying the process of decision making through digitisation, standardisation, collaboration and use of the latest technology while keeping an eye on future developments.
  • Michael  Petch

    Michael Petch

    Michael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.
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