Register for the September 2018 Moxa Webinar: Trends and Challenges in Smart Factory

Manufacturers Automation Inc.

 

September 5, 2018

Smart factory initiatives are growing rapidly. This results in more connected devices, more complex control networks and more time spent configuring and managing equipment. Additionally, as these control systems are connected to enterprise systems and even the internet, the threat of cybersecurity attacks become a concern.  In this webinar, we will discuss these and other challenges and introduce some best practices to overcome these challenges.

Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Time: 11:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m (PDT)

David Garcia, Product Marketing Specialist, Moxa Americas Inc., will be presenting.  David has spent the past 3+ years at Moxa in various roles, including Technical Support Engineer and Sales Representative.  In his current role as a Product Marketing Specialist, David works closely with plant engineers, systems engineers, system integrators and OEMs to understand challenges, develop the right industrial solution and ultimately help meet their long-term application needs.

By attending this webinar you will learn about:

  • Current trends in Smart Factory
  • Top challenges in implementing smart factory initiatives
  • Solutions and best practices to overcome obstacles to successful implementation
  • Future-proofing your smart factory investment

To register for this event, please visit our website at www.manuauto.com.

 

 

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