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Harry Mulder
Driving the Future: Industry 4.0 and the Power of Automation
This session examines how digitalisation and automation are changing the way industries operate. With connected devices, real-time data, and intelligent control systems, businesses can improve efficiency, respond faster to change, and make more informed decisions. This session explores the practical aspects of Industry 4.0, with examples of how technologies like PC-based control, open protocols, and modular systems are being used to create flexible, future-ready production environments. Drawing on Beckhoff's experience supporting diverse industries, we’ll look at how automation platforms are helping companies transition from traditional setups to more connected, scalable operations.
About Harry:
Harry Mulder is the principal automation engineer at Beckhoff Automation. He’s been involved in industrial automation for over 35 years and is fascinated by how new innovations keep affecting the direction of the industry. He really enjoys the practical element of his job, where he has a chance to get his hands dirty.