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By Speaker
Welcome Speech
Sylke Schulz-Metzner
Vice President SPS
Mesago Messe Frankfurt GMBH
Sylke Schulz-Metzner is Vice President SPS in Mesago Messe Frankfurt. Sylke has been engaged in the Automation industry for 25 years, and in her role, she is responsible for SPS Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg, Germany. SPS is one of the world's largest Automation trade fairs, bringing together over 1100 exhibitors in 125,000 sqm of exhibition space.
IT and OT Integration in the Digital Factory: Challenges, Cybersecurity and Use Cases
Supakorn Kungpisdan
Chief of Information Security Officer (CISO)
United Information Highway (UIH)
OLIVER BRATZKE
Managing Director
Pilz South East Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Oliver Bratzke is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with a robust commercial acumen, specializing in senior sales, marketing as well as project management roles within the technical sector. With a deep understanding of South East Asian markets, Oliver has successfully leveraged his expertise to drive business growth and foster strong client relationships. Currently serving as the Managing Director at Pilz, he brings over four years of management experience in automation technology, where his leadership is marked by a strategic focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions.
At Pilz, a company renowned globally for its commitment to safety in automation, Oliver oversees operations and development of the Southeast Asian subsidiaries. Pilz is synonymous with safeguarding humans, machines, and the environment across various industries and sectors.
Pilz's strategic initiatives emphasize on research and development. With over 15% of turnover invested in creating innovative solutions for the intelligent industry of tomorrow. Partnering with research institutes, Pilz is dedicated to advancing automation technologies, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry advancements.
Definition and Key Drivers of Industry 5.0
Moderator: Teera Kittiteeraporncha
CEO
GMTX
Panelist: Shuthat Krongchon Ph.D.
President
Thai IoT Association
Panelist: Dr. Prapin Abhinorasaeth
President
Thai Automation and Robotics Association (TARA)
Panelist: Udom Lewlomphaisarl
Director Industrial IoT and Automation Research Group
National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) NSTDA
The Convergence of Electronics and Industrial Automation
David Chia
Regional Managing Director
Beckhoff Automation Pte Ltd.
David Chia holds the position of Regional Managing Director at Beckhoff Automation, overseeing its operational activities across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. With an extensive background exceeding two decades in the field of industrial automation, David remains fervently engaged with the continuously advancing technologies pertinent to manufacturing. He plays an active role within the ecosystem, serving as a council member of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation, chairing the Smart Automation industry group, and co-chairing the local technical committee tasked with the development of Singapore Standards for the smart manufacturing sector.
David possesses an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and is presently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Phoemsak Suksiri
Assistant Vice President
Manufacturing Automation and Robotic Center
Thai-German Institute (TGI)
Anupong Singha
Manager
Process Automation Technology
Thai-German Institute (TGI)
AI in Manufacturing & Logistics: Use Cases and Adaptation Strategies
Suthat Krongchon Ph.D.
President
Thai IoT Association
Cheng Guo
CEO
C2M Digital Technology
Mr. GUO a specialist in Software-defined X especially automotive manufacturing received a bachelor's degree in software engineering from Tsinghua University in 2006. He worked for PBoC and HKMA for more than ten years as senior software engineer, and became CEO of C2M Digital Technology in 2022.
Industrial Safety & Predictive Maintenance: The Power of Smart Monitoring
Mario Zerbe
President & CEO
Smart Siam Consulting Limited
Mario Zerbe has been with Bender for over 12 years, serving as the Region Manager for Asia Pacific and Oceania. With a wealth of experience in Bender’s monitoring technology, Mr. Zerbe is an accomplished trainer and consultant, working both in Thailand and internationally. Mr. Zerbe's expertise has played a pivotal role in helping clients across the region harness the power of Bender’s innovative solutions, driving advancements in industrial technology.
Saprang Wisuthipanich
General Manager
Simplify Engineering Co., Ltd.
Saprang Wisuthipanich brings over 20 years of experience with Bender, having initially served as the lead engineer for a local distributor and, for the past 13 years, owning and operating his own business as the sole Bender distributor in Thailand. With an extensive background in Bender’s innovative solutions, Mr. Wisuthipanich has developed a deep understanding of both the technology and the needs of local markets. Today, Mr. Wisuthipanich continues to provide expert support and high-quality products to customers, leveraging his vast knowledge and commitment to customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner, He plays a key role in advancing Bender’s technology across the region.
Building Resilient Manufacturing Systems with Automation and Real-time Monitoring
Wichet Muengchan
DirectorThai Automation and Robotics Operators Association
Thai Automation and Robotics Association (TARA)
Arthid Apirattanaphan
Sales Product Marketing Manager
Phoenix Contact
Mr. Arthid Apirattanaphan has over 28 years of working experience within multiple niche fields. Additionally, he is responsible for leading organizations in power control, industrial components & electronics, industrial automation, manufacturing process control, safety system, and instrumental fields.
Chairat Bantaotook
Manager of Academic Training
Sumipol Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTec)
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