Session Details

Speaker(s): Josh Covault

Date: February 02, 2026

Video Recording

Presentation Slides

Session Abstract

Manufacturers face constant pressure to connect people, machines, and data while keeping operations stable and scalable. Yet many struggle with fragmented systems, unreliable data flow, and hardware/software that don’t work seamlessly together. This advanced session explores best practices for building a connected shop floor. We’ll discuss hardware and software considerations, walk through a few use cases, and show how connected environments drive faster decisions, reduce downtime, and enable scalable growth.

Manufacturing – ERP Product & Process Monitoring Industrial Equipment (inc. Fabricated Metal & Plastic Products) Life Science & Healthcare DELMIAWorks ERP (formerly IQMS)