The main objective of this conference will be to bring together leading world experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the new Industry 4.0 model of manufacturing for SMEs. Such an event will assist in the development and growth of the new and innovative manufacturing industries in Serbia, producing smart products with intelligent characteristics, while relying on modern, new manufacturing processes and systems.
Companies report that they are highly committed to gender diversity. But that commitment has not translated into meaningful progress. In contrast to what companies say about their commitment, only around half of all employees think that their organization sees gender diversity as a priority and is doing what it takes to make progress. Around 20 percent of employees say that their company’s commitment to gender diversity feels like lip service.
The VNL as a bridge builder between research and business!
This year's Swiss Logistics & Distribution Fair came to a successful end on Thursday, April 11, 2019. During two days of the fair, many visitors took the opportunity to learn about numerous innovations.
When thought leaders lay out a vision of revolutionizing health care in the coming years, it’s usually a fusion of medicine and ground-breaking technology that calls to mind sophisticated AI robots performing noninvasive surgery with lasers to cure cancer in a matter of minutes.
Chances are that, sooner or later, that vision of the future of health care will be realized. But right now, in many more subtle and user-friendly ways, personalized medicine is already with us and changing the lives of ordinary people.
Today, manufacturers must reposition themselves in order to be able to produce more individually, flexibly and demand-oriented with an intelligent factory. At the same time, the implementation of a suitable concept for Industry 4.0 increases the company's turnover. However, many managers, managing directors and board members are still unable to assess exactly what potential Industry 4.0 offers, as they lack detailed knowledge about it.
The health care system is facing major challenges to reduce spiraling costs while a demographic shift to an aging population increases the need for medical treatment. In the recent 10 year period, health care spending in the developed world has increased by approximately 70%, outpacing a GDP growth of around 40%. Non-infectious chronic diseases influenced by lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of physical activity are on the rise. Obesity is considered a global epidemic by WHO and linked to the top causes of mortality: heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of cancers.
Artificial intelligence - the word may cause uncertainty for many people. What exactly will happen in the next few years, where and how? It seems certain: AI will change professional and private life.
Swiss transnational food and drink company Nestle is looking to use blockchain to provide consumers with increased traceability of food products.
Be part of an exclusive journey among experts to build your business success based on the actual trends of the innovation. Increase your knowledge about how to accelerate your business innovation with Industry 4.0 principles and its business model opportunities. Get inspired by exciting cases and build your own to start with us by being part of the INNOVATIVE LEADERS JOURNEY 2019.
The fourth R&D Conference has been taken place at the University of applied Science in Rapperswil. 28 contributions were made by 12 universities showing their latest digital innovation to the audience of industrial innovators.
