Invisible Interfaces in the industry
Seminar Invisible Interfaces
The seminar “Invisible Interfaces in Industry” provides a holistic understanding of why the performance of modern industrial companies increasingly depends on the connections between people, processes, data, and technologies. While companies make significant investments in machinery, software, automation, and digitalization, the actual factors driving success often remain invisible: the interfaces between the individual areas of the value chain.
Participants learn how information flows, responsibilities, standards, and processes interact along the entire value chain. Using practical examples, the seminar illustrates why many challenges do not arise within individual departments, but rather at the interfaces between design, pre-production, manufacturing, quality assurance, IT, and management.
Invisible Interfaces in Industry
This seminar brings together topics such as Industry 4.0, digitalization, digital twins, ISO-GPS, cybersecurity, and modern leadership to provide a comprehensive understanding of the system. The goal is to help companies design interfaces more thoughtfully, improve collaboration, and become more productive, flexible, and competitive in the long term.
1. The Underestimated Interfaces
- Interfaces between departments and functions
- Causes of information loss and misunderstandings
- Impact on quality, deadlines, and costs
2. Value Creation as an Integrated System
- Value creation and supporting functions
- Customer benefit as a key success factor
- The role of leadership and organization
3. The Four Elements of Manufacturing
- Raw parts, CNC programs, and tools
- Clamping devices and workpieces as the basis of the process
- Foundation for automation and digitalization
4. Handling and automation
- Handling as a central process interface
- The 3-day rule in production planning
- Processes optimized for automation and handling
5. Data and information flows
- Understanding ERP, PPS, and MES systems
- Avoiding data silos and media breaks
- Master data as the basis for digitalization
6. Standards and Digital Communication
- OPC UA, Umati, and MQTT
- Common data models and interfaces
- Fundamentals of Industry 4.0 and networking
7. Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity
- ISO-GPS, CAM, and Digital Twins
- Software Life Cycles in Production
- Cybersecurity as a Production Factor
8. Methodology and Learning Format
- Interactive Seminars and Workshops
- Practical Examples from Industry
- Coaching and Implementation Support for Companies