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Since its birth in 2017, Advanced Factories has

become the annual event in which industry

professionals find and share the latest in industrial

automation systems, robotics, industrial software,

artificial intelligence, artificial vision solutions

and simulation, Big Data, IoT, cybersecurity,

Industrial Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

and all technologies 4.0 associated with digital

manufacturing.

Without a doubt, Advanced Factories is the

key point to truly understand the scope of

solutions that serve the productivity of our

manufacturing plants, customer satisfaction

and even the economic growth of industry and reindustrialization. Industry managers, increasingly

aware of the scope of Industry 4.0 and its

technologies, come to Advanced Factories to look

for technical innovations, equipment, management

models, experiences and knowledge that allow

them not only to respond to their needs, but also

to anticipate them.

If Industry 4.0 is a challenge in itself, we should now

add the challenge of relocating our productive

ecosystem. The emergency of a health crisis on

the international scene has made us aware of the

risk on the dependence on foreign markets for our

businesses. Traditionally, we have witnessed the

relocation of production caused by cost savings.

At this point we must firmly invest in automation and digitalization as the tools at our disposal to

reduce the risks associated with such offshoring,

while achieving more efficient production and

maintaining essential cost savings to maintain the

competitiveness of our market.

In this turbulent context, industrial automation and digitization offer Spain and Europe as a whole a great opportunity to make our industry more competitive, optimize and improve the productivity of our production plants, increase workers safety and even focus on energy efficiency or better management and use of

resources and raw materials. In short, we have

before us the great challenge of turning our

traditional factories into predictive, proactive,

competitive and sustainable factories. That is why

Advanced Factories is an essential appointment

for the industry professional.

In this fifth edition of Advanced Factories, the

role of industrial leaders will be more important

than ever, with a host of novelties that are vital

to recover the production levels of the beginning

of 2020, and thus satisfy the spanish demand and

European consumers.

Advanced Factories will show the future of

industrial automation. We invite you to be part of it.

THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

THE COMMITMENT WITH A SECTOR IN CONTINOUS INNOVATION

Digital transformation is the best opportunity to boost competitiveness and re-locate our industry

40%of material used for additive manufacturing are metals

3,000M€ will be the income of the sector of additive manufacturing in 2020

+65%3D Printing as a key technology for customized and on-demand manufacturing

+12% 170 robots installed for every 10,000 employees in Spain

49,300M€ will be invested on IT

10%increase in productivity with the implementation of technologies such as the Digital Twin

+80% of executives of medium-sized companies consider cybersecurity a high priority

90% of the organizations will have defined KPIs to measure the success of your IoT projects in 2020

35% growth in penetration of Artificial Intelligence technologies

+14% of the industrial sector will increase automation

1.7MM of new industrial robots will be installed worldwide until 2022

growth in robotics sales until 2022

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE ADVANCED FACTORIES

17,305VISITORS

104SUPPORTING

PARTNERS

47MEDIA

PARTNERS

360EXHIBITING COMPANIES

SHOWCASING INNOVATION FOR:

REPRESENTED AREAS

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

DISTRIBUTION BY COMMUNITIES

41%Catalonia

20%BasqueCountry

6%Andalusia

13%ValencianCommunity

4%Madrid

10%Aragon

3%Navarra

2%Germany

3%Others

3%Others

86% Spain

SECTORS REPRESENTED

• Aeronautics

• Arms and defense

• Automotive sector, auto parts and auxil iary industries

• Equipment goods

• Metal constructions

• Electricity and electronics

• Energy: solar, photovoltaic, wind

• Rail sector and its auxiliary industries

• Manufacture of equipment and components for other industrial sectors

• Manufacture of other machinery (agricultural, textile, lifting)

• Manufacture of tools and industrial supplies

• Engineering, product development and industrial technical services

• Metallurgy

• Molds and dies

• Industrial assembly

• Naval

• Iron and steel industry

• Outsourcing: (ignition, assembling, mechanization)

• Others

9%Portugal

16%C-Level/President/ Owner

12%Head of Production

23% Expert/Technician

26%Head of Department or Plant

12% Business Unit Director

4%CIO/IT Director

7%Others

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

DIGITAL MANUFACTURING

RoboticsIndustrial robots, articulated robots, parallel link robots, micro robots, components, collaborative and sanitary robotics, service robots for professional applications, humanoids.

AutomationControl systems, PLCs, components for flexible automation, handling of parts and tools, mounting and assembly, software for product development, manufacturing and control of production and equipment, software for machine tools, workstations.

Machine-tool Cutting, deformation, laser, drilling, chip removal, forming, plasma, milling, stamping, lathe, polishing and pressing.

Components and accessoriesIndustrial plant management, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic accessories.

MaterialsPlastic, metal, steel, sheet metal, ceramic, composite, smart materials, circular economy, graphene, coatings and thermal treatments.

Intralogistics and transportationIntelligent storage and palletizing systems, positioning systems, autonomous land vehicles, systems AGV and drones.

Artificial Intelligence | Digital Twin | Internet of Things | Blockchain | Big Data & Analytics | Cybersecurity | Cloud Industrial | Machine Learning

INDUSTRY 4.0

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION...

3D printingDesign, prototyping, long series, product

customization, materials, applications for manufacturing, software, hardware, machinery.

Industrial softwareMES, ERP, HMI and CHI interfaces,

control systems, automation stations, sensorization, RFID, ultrasonic systems.

Predictive maintenanceVibration monitoring and analysis, thermography,

failure prevention, programming, supervision.

Artificial visionMeasurement systems, components,

applications, integrated vision systems, virtual reality, augmented reality.

Metrology and quality controlMeasurement technology, optical systems, integration of metrology in production line

and zero-defect manufacturing.

NanotechnologyResearch, applications and development.

Energy efficiencyExpert energy management systems,

industrial energy cycle, industrial energy storage, renewable energy, photovoltaic

energy, wind energy, industrial energy recovery and geothermal energy.

...TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY

INDUSTRY 4.0CONGRESS

Industry 4.0 Congress is the largest congress in southern Europe where you will discover the latest

trends for the industrial sector. From intelligent manufacturing processes powered by automation,

robotics, connectivity or artificial intelligence applied to equipment, to digital platforms linked to virtual

reality, simulation, artificial vision or digital twin. From data storage and treatment, to Machine Learning

or decision making. From energy efficiency, to the achievement of more sustainable processes in their

entirety. From new manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, to the latest advances in zero-

defect manufacturing.

More than 100 hours of knowledge. More than 260 industrial experts who share their success stories in

industrial digitalization, the challenges of the sector and the needs of the market. Industry 4.0 Congress is undoubtedly an unmissable event for those professionals who want to push their factory to the highest

level of competitiveness and innovation.

Aeronautics Healthcare Food & Beverage Energy

Automotive Textile Railway Metal and Steel

4 auditoriums

10 parallel events

264 speakers

+100 powerful conferences

Industrial machinery · Automation · Zero defect production · On-demand manufacturing · Data analytics

Social responsibility · Safety and operator 4.0 · Circular economy ·Sustainability · Energy efficiency

Knowledge of clients and users ·Connectivity · Logistics and supply chain

Connected product · Smart equipment · Product as a Service ·IoT

Improved productivity: Industrial symbiosis:

New business models:Servitization:

8 VERTICAL FORUMS :

4 MAIN TOPICS:

BARCELONA, CAPITAL OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Throughout 3 days, Barcelona becomes the European capital of industrial innovation. This is possible

thanks to the leadership of the Catalan region in innovation and digitalization. An environment that

embraces technology, industrial design, sustainability and trends. Its dynamism is contagious as well as

welcoming, becoming the meeting point of the sector that is a unique attractive pole for doing business.

Barcelona offers wonderful and modern infrastructures to its visitors, in addition to an endless cultural

and leisure agenda that, in combination with the Business & Networking events that Advanced Factories hosts, will make this an extraordinary event.

With the possibility to participate as a Partner, Exhibitor or Newcomer, we present you ten powerful

reasons why Advanced Factories should be included in your marketing plan 2021:

THE EVENT ONLY FOR THOSE WHO INNOVATE

1. Position your brand.

2. Showcase your most recent innovations to your audience, media and prescribers..

3. Participate in all stages of the process of industrial purchase.

4. Activate and/or accelerate the purchase process.

5. Generate the engagement and the necessary link to build loyalty and sell more.

6. Participate in B2B meetings with purchase decision makers, an audience of managers that will not be provided by any other event.

7. Inspire your audience by participating in the Congress dedicated to Industry 4.0.

8. Benefit from the transfer of innovation through challenges.

9. Impact on regular basis communications through our Newsletter all year round.

10. Join a qualified Network, which you will play the major role in.

PARTNER EXHIBITOR NEWCOMERThe best option to show your

leadership in the sector and stand

out from the competition. Locate

your booth in the best area of the

expo, gain the maximum visibility,

p a r t i c i p a te i n t h e c o n g re s s ,

and invite your best clients and

prospects, amongst many more

activities.

Present your products and solutions

to thousands of potential buyers

in the expo zone. Choose between

Premium Zone to enjoy the major

traffic to your booth, or Business

Zone to economize your investment.

We know how difficult beginnings are.

That is why we offer a “Turnkey Pack”

so you can participate in the most

innovative event of the sector, with

the minimum investment.

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