Foodex 2018 seminars to cover packaging robotics and food safety

From: Packaging News

Foodex 2018 is set to welcome a host of industry experts, taking place 16-18 April 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Foodex 2017

The trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries’ 2018 seminar programme will provide visitors access to the latest insights into the factories of the future, tomorrow’s technological innovations and the top trends impacting today’s manufacturing industries.

The future of automation and robotics will take the lead in the opening session at Foodex 2018 when Mike Wilson, UK & Ireland business development manager, ABB Robotics and BARA President explores the role of robots in the ongoing skills crisis.

He will be joined by Andrea Paoli, senior lecturer and programme leader, School of Engineering, University of Lincoln; Simon Rune Sorensen, chief operating officer, DAN-Palletiser; Alan Ellis, engineering & technology director, Coca-Cola European Partners; Steve Barraclough, chief executive, Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors; and Terry Fennell, chief executive, Food and Drink Qualifications.

Leading the discussion on how Industry 4.0 and digital technologies can empower the supply chain, Matthew Rayment, technical manager – food and beverage, FMCG, The Manufacturing Technologies Centre will be joined by David Parkinson, senior engineering leader, Royal Haskoning DHV; John Darlington, head of department, University of Buckingham; Sam Payne, local segment manager, Weidmuller and Andrew Aitkin, COO Lanner.

The panel will advise attendees on how to transition their business to an exciting new reality where digital technology will empower manufacturers to respond to customers’ needs in real-time.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will also be under the spotlight in a session which will explore the opportunity presented by technology to super-charge supply chains in today’s hyper-connected world.

The line-up for Foodex will also see sessions exploring food safety, supply chain performance, the latest global food safety rules on cleaning tools and how to mitigate cyber risks.

Managing risks will also be the focus of sessions at the Foodex Engage Lounge, in partnership with Teknomek, which will see more than 30 sessions over three days. Topics set for discussion include how to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination; hygiene strategies to manage the ‘human factor’; how plastic is enhancing hygienic routines; and balancing occupational health with hygiene.

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