Virtually Showcasing the Software that Makes your Hardware Operate!
Overview
Presentations
Post Event Classes
A LIVE! Virtual Factory Automation Conference
Learn directly from our engineering experts LIVE! with online demos in short 30 minute presentation sessions.
You'll hear about the stuff that makes your hardware work by getting ideas, strategies, and a closer look at all the software that you use every day that helps keep your company running efficiently.
No pre-recorded videos!
No weird animated conference interfaces!
No awkward Q&A chat displays!
Just attending won't make it easier, it's the tools and insights provided during our presentations that will make it easier. Discover the components needed to build your automation project from "start to finish," and effectively use the software to your advantage.
Interested in a topic after one of the 30-minute presentations?
Join the engineering experts immediately after their presentations in a round-table discussion, where you will be provided more in-depth information and an opportunity to discuss your specific projects.
Learn directly from our engineering experts LIVE! in short 30-minute presentation sessions and online demos.
Transform your ideas to reality! Explore great tools to help organize and build your projects, without the surprise of missing any important parts.
Is your company based in different areas? Monitor and manage your equipment conditions from anywhere and at any time!
Optimize your inspection process and keep track of all your assets, while increasing process efficiency.
Discover how to leverage and use IO-Link to your advantage!
View the detailed presentation schedule for the 2020 Digital Software Summit.
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8:15AM-8:20AM
Randy Barnes
Sales Manager, EandM
Let's talk software over your morning coffee! Learn how to leverage the software that runs your hardware to make your job easier.
8:20AM-8:50AM
Hardik Thakkar
Product Specialist, EandM
Select everything you need for your automation project, then directly export the configuration into Excel using the TIA Portal Selection Tool by Siemens.
8:50AM-9:20AM
Melissa Giramma
Learn all about the free Sizer software by Siemens. Find out how to quickly and correctly size motors and drives for your motion requirements.
9:20AM-9:50AM
Jon Hill
Did you know TIA Portal has a feature to simulate your PLC programs? Get the basics on writing and testing code without hardware with the PLCSIM tool by Siemens.
9:50AM-10:20AM
Alexa Balbuena
Connect your VPN tunnel to your control panel and receive push notifications, updates, and downloads. Troubleshoot your control systems with the HMS Talk2M software and create dashboards and alarms for better predictive maintenance.
10:20AM-10:50AM
Gina Prosperi
Darius Frick
Balluff
Discover Balluff Condition Monitoring (BCM) Sensors that can track three axis vibration and provide temperature monitoring using a single sensor!
10:50AM-11:20AM
Eric Keller
Start from the basics and familiarize yourself with the SOPAS software by SICK. Learn about this free built-in diagnostic toolset for faster problem solving and commissioning verification.
11:20AM-11:50AM
Sandeep Somasundaran
Application Engineer, SICK
Detect any object, even the invisible, using automation light grids and SOPAS software by SICK.
11:50AM-12:20PM
Bill Hints
Akshay Bhati
EandM
Using IO-Link technology and the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) software by Siemens, learn how to configure your project, network, and remote I/O on IO-Link.
Take your learning to the next level after the conference.Register for a recommended follow-up online workshop.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 9:00am - 1:00pm
Want more information about the Sizer software by Siemens?
Join us for the Variable Frequency Drives online class the following week. Get an overview on the SINAMICS G120 drive and how they are applied within the industry.
Discounted starter kits are also available to all attendees.
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Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm
Gain hands-on! experience with the PLCSIM software by Siemens.
In this advanced class, get an introduction to the simulation tools that are included within TIA Portal Software by Siemens.
Prerequisites: All attendees must have prior experience with the TIA Portal Software by Siemens.