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Customer Appreciation Night: A Taste of Kentucky

Balluff is a proud Kentucky company, and we want to share some Kentucky hospitality at Automate.

On Tuesday, May 7, from 5 pm to 8 pm, join us for Balluff’s annual bourbon tasting at the Marriott Marquis Chicago -- an easy skybridge walk away from the exhibit floor. We'll have a wide selection of complimentary Kentucky bourbon, beer, and other Kentucky-native drinks and snacks.

Sign in at the event to be entered into the raffle for a bottle of New Riff Single Barrel bourbon. The room number will be announced at booth 1026 on May 7.*

We'll announce the winner at the show closing on May 9.

*One entry per person

Improve Uptime and Save Money: Getting Started With Condition Monitoring

Tuesday, May 7, 11:15 a.m.
Room S402a

Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance are “hot topics” in factory automation. However many facilities still use preventative maintenance or “run to fail” approaches. Moving to a condition monitoring or predictive maintenance approach can be intimidating.

Tom will give an overview of the key topics, and will then provide some advice and processes on how to get started with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Industrial Cameras: Beyond the Limits of Smart Cameras

Thursday, May 9, 8:00 a.m.
Room S402b

New to industrial cameras or encountered limitations in your previous smart camera implementations? Join us on a journey through the fundamentals of industrial cameras, covering essential terminology, indispensable components, and potential pitfalls to be aware of.

Frank will delve into the critical aspects of industrial cameras, exploring key terms such as shutter, resolution, interfaces, and standard communication protocols, and why they hold significance. By the end of this presentation, attendees can expect to comprehend and engage in discussions about industrial camera technology with integrators, customers, and suppliers.