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Open IIoT, an open-source knowledge group to educate customers on Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things, is launching an informative webinar series called Get the Smarts: Scaling Up. It will run from 20 August through 15 October, with industry leaders speaking on topics related to local manufacturing.

On 20 August from 10.00 – 10.30 AEST, Max Jarmatz, managing director of Nord Drivesystems will share his valuable thoughts on the topic “Quick wins for Industry 4.0 implementation. Why you should implement it now”.

On 3 September from 10.00 – 10.30 AEST, Richard Roberts of ZI-ARGUS will demonstrate how to set up a sensor dashboard in just 15-minutes.

Nick Psahoulias of Beckhoff Automation will take guests through the various supply chain options and how IIoT can assist in effectively managing your supply chain on 17 September from 10.00 – 10.30 AEST.

SMC Corporation’s Jozef Ceh will share his insights on creating flexibility in manufacturing along with tips on upscaling or downscaling production after Covid-19 on 1 October from 10.00 – 10.30 AEST.

And finally, Jim Wallace of Balluff will conclude the series with his views on government assistance for local manufacturers and what is available. This takes place on 15 October from 10.00 – 10.30 AEST.

To register for these webinars, email admin@openiiot.com.au and visit the Open IIoT website to find out more. The invite is open to all.

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