Machine and process safety strategies for sustainable manufacturing will be the key focus at the second Safety Automation Forum, to be held November 10 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Speakers - including keynote Michael Douglas of General Motors, analysts from ARC Advisory Group, and automation specialists from Rockwell Automation - will share insight with manufacturers on how to better protect workers and increase productivity, while leveraging sustainable processes.
Automation World and Rockwell Automation developed the multi-session, one-day industry event to be held in conjunction with the 18th annual Automation Fair (http://www.automationfair.com), the premier event for automation and control information, services and solutions. Automation Fair features exhibits, technical sessions, hands-on labs and industry forums.
Safety Automation Forum presenters will share firsthand experience on best practices for leveraging integrated safety solutions and meeting evolving industry standards. Topics will address new functional safety standards, machine safety, process safety, safety and security, system design, risk assessment and business considerations for safety.
In addition to Douglas, speakers will include Bryan Singer, Principal Consultant for the Kenexis Consulting Corporation John Christiansen, Automation Manager for Gram Equipment Larry O''Brien, Research Director for Process Automation at ARC Sal Spada, Research Director for Discrete Automation at ARC Sujeet Chand, Chief Technical Officer, Rockwell Automation.
The multisession conference, moderated by Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief of Automation World magazine, will provide ample opportunity for Q&A, and networking with industry peers and experts. To register for Safety Automation Forum 2009, visit Rockwell Safety Automation Forum. |
