NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UL, the global
safety leader, will host its virtual Industrial Automation Safety
Summit, June 22-24. The agenda will
focus on how industrial automation has brought significant benefits
to the manufacturing process and how developing these benefits with
safety in mind is critical in order to mitigate risk.
Throughout the three-day event, UL's safety experts will
share insight on industrial control panel optimization, industrial
robotics safety considerations and automated machine workplace
safety risk mitigation techniques.
"Modern manufacturing processes and production lines demand a
new ecosystem with industrial control panels that help improve
production and reduce lead time, robotics that can enhance a value
stream through consistent quality and maximum productivity, and
automated machines that continue to revolutionize the production
methods and increase productivity, quality and consistency.
Collectively these industrial automation innovations help fuel
economic growth and prosperity with higher production rates,
increased productivity, more efficient use of materials, better
product quality and reduced lead times," said Karine Johnfroe, senior director and regional
general manager Energy and Industrial Automation for the Americas
at UL and the Industrial Automation Safety Summit's keynote
speaker. "However, for manufacturers to truly realize industrial
automation's full potential, it is critical that these innovations
meet highest standards for safety, reliability and
performance. This is why UL remains committed to
collaborating with our manufacturing industry stakeholders to solve
critical challenges and help drive safe innovation."
Sessions throughout the Industrial Automation Summit will help
clarify regulatory requirements, while helping alleviate confusion
around component selection for industrial control panels (ICPs) and
enables a pathway to achieve compliance and broaden market access.
Tracks will focus on:
- Industrial control panels – Understanding and applying current
UL 508A, the Standard for Industrial Control Panels, requirements
is essential to for manufacturers to meet customer needs,
regulatory requirements and market demands. Learn how UL's
Industrial Control Panels and the Panel Shop Program allows maximum
flexibility in panel design, understand the benefits of the new UL
508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) program and how
specifying the right components can help you optimize the design of
ICPs. Speakers include:
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- John Kovacik, principal
engineer, UL
- Tony Robertson, business
development manager, UL
- John Chambers, staff engineer,
UL
- John Carrigan, senior staff
engineer, UL
- Anil Patel, staff engineer, UL
- Danish Zia, principal engineer, UL
- Chuck Kurten, principal
engineer, UL
- Industrial robotics – The track will focus on current UL
Standards addressing industrial robotic safety, including automated
mobile platforms and industrial trucks, and on tips for achieving
first pass certification as well as functional safety
considerations for advancements in robotics.
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- Eric Bull, staff engineer,
UL
- Michael Fanta, staff engineer,
UL
- Nicholas Alexiades, engineering
manager, UL
- Automated machinery – Focusing on workplace safety risk
mitigation techniques for industrial machines, session will also
look at how to overcome challenges of functional safety
implementation for machinery and understand the regulatory
framework of the European Union Machinery Directive.
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- Ken Hackworth,
senior safety engineer, Machine Safety Specialists
- Peter Loelkes, engineering
leader, UL
In addition to networking with various like-minded professionals
and UL's safety experts, attendees will also have the opportunity
to virtually meet one-on-one with UL's engineers to discuss any
application challenges, questions about safety standards or project
needs.
"With UL's ability to support the development of safe,
innovative technology and processes, we're excited to host industry
stakeholders to help them advance industrial automation and help
deliver what matters to the market: safety, performance, security
and confidence," said Brian Spera,
engineering manager, Factory Control Systems, Energy
and Industrial Automation at UL.
More information about UL's Industrial Automation Safety Summit
registration and one-on-one meetings with UL's engineers may be
found here.
About UL
UL is the global safety science leader. We
deliver testing, inspection and certification (TIC), training and
advisory services, risk management solutions and essential business
insights to help our customers, based in more than 100 countries,
achieve their safety, security and sustainability goals. Our deep
knowledge of products and intelligence across supply chains make us
the partner of choice for customers with complex challenges.
Discover more at UL.com.
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