Gear up for Industry 4.0 at KITE 2019
July 2019
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Industry 4.0 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) were merely buzzwords back in 2014. Today, however, the traditional manufacturing industry is in the throes of a digital transformation that is accelerated by the exponential growth of smart technologies.
To remain competitive and sustainable, organisations and industrial processes need to adapt.
The KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE), launched 38 years ago, has continued to embrace changing trends in industry, not least of which is 4IR. The exhibition, which is being held between 24 and 26 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre, attracts a diverse collection of leading industrial technology suppliers focused on increasing productivity and profitability for the market. “We recognise that in order to remain competitive on both the local and global stage, organisations need to gear up and retrain their teams to leverage the benefits that Industry 4.0 brings,” says Nick Sarnadas, portfolio director at Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery.
KITE 2019 showcases a broad spectrum of industrial technology from local manufacturers to suppliers and service providers who understand the idiosyncrasies and specific needs of the local market. Some of the exhibitors using KITE as a launchpad for their products and services include SIYAMUVA product handling solutions; Kevro’s Barron range of apparel and workwear; Integration-Services solutions to allow users to monitor their production lines from their computer or smartphone; H.A.S.S. Industrial hearing health care; Festo’s latest range of pneumatics, electric and process automation products and solutions; Pyrotec PackMark’s PackLink software for product tracking; The Fastener Factory’s comprehensive range of quality branded fasteners, tools, abrasives, drill bits and engineering consumables, as well as bearings and power transmission products; and Ultravalves water control valves.
“KITE not only provides the region with the latest trends and technology available to accelerate uptake of Industry 4.0, but also creates a platform for visitors to garner more knowledge. This is achieved through the carefully thought out free seminar sessions at the SAIMechE Seminar Theatre. One such session addresses how technological inventions have delivered benefits for businesses in all sectors in terms of cost reduction, enhanced productivity and efficiency. This session give visitors an understanding of how Industry 4.0 will be the vehicle driving transformation,” concludes Sarnadas.
For more information contact Keraysha Pillay, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, +27 10 003 3175, [email protected], www.kznindustrial.co.za
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