Background
As industrial environments continue to evolve, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce wasted time, and adapt to new technologies. While many organisations recognise the value of automation and integration, understanding how these systems operate in practice can often be a challenge.
To address this, Applied Integration is hosting the Digital Smart Factory Open Day — an opportunity to experience real systems in action and explore how modern automation can be applied within your own operations.
Register your place here: Digital Smart Factory Open Day 2026 Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm | Eventbrite
The Objective
The aim of the open day is to move beyond theory and provide a hands-on, accessible experience of a working smart factory environment. Rather than focusing solely on presentations or static displays, the event is designed to demonstrate how integrated systems function in real-world scenarios.
By bringing together Applied Integration’s engineering expertise alongside leading technology partners, the open day creates a collaborative space where attendees can explore solutions, discuss challenges, and better understand how to approach process improvement within their own operations.
The Experience
The Digital Smart Factory Open Day is structured as an open-house event, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace. From the moment they arrive, attendees are immersed in a live industrial environment where systems are operating in real time.
Throughout the facility, a range of automation technologies are demonstrated in action. These include robotic systems, intelligent material handling solutions, sensor technologies, and integrated control platforms, all working together to showcase how modern production environments can be optimised.
Visitors are able to move freely between demonstrations, engage directly with engineers, and observe how different technologies interact within a fully integrated system. This approach allows for more meaningful conversations, enabling attendees to relate what they are seeing directly to their own operational challenges.
In addition to live demonstrations, informal talks are held throughout the day. These sessions provide insight into current industry trends, practical applications of automation, and lessons learned from real-world projects. Attendance is optional, allowing visitors to tailor their experience based on their interests.
Technology Partners
A key aspect of the open day is the presence of leading technology suppliers, each bringing their own expertise and equipment to the event. This provides visitors with a broader perspective on the tools and innovations shaping modern industry.
Partners present at the event include:
- KUKA – industrial robotics and automation systems
- RAR – advanced robotic and automation solutions
- Keyence – sensing, measurement, and inspection technologies
- Festo – pneumatic and electric automation systems
- Wenglor – sensor and vision technologies
- FerRobotics – force-controlled robotic solutions
- SensoPart – vision sensors and industrial automation components
- Parmley Graham – specialist supplier of automation technologies
- Haption – force feedback and haptic technology
- Siemens – control systems, drives, and digitalisation platforms
Practical Value for Attendees
The Digital Smart Factory Open Day is designed to deliver practical value to visitors. Rather than focusing on theoretical concepts, the event provides a clear view of how automation can be applied to solve real operational challenges.
Attendees gain insight into:
- How to improve material flow and reduce bottlenecks
- Ways to increase throughput and system reliability
- Approaches to integrating new technology with existing equipment
- Strategies for reducing manual intervention and improving consistency
- The role of data and connectivity in modern production environments
Outcome
The Digital Smart Factory Open Day represents Applied Integration’s commitment to supporting industry through practical, experience-led engagement. By combining live demonstrations, expert insight, and collaboration with leading technology partners, the event creates a platform for meaningful discussion and knowledge sharing.
For attendees, the outcome is a clearer understanding of how automation and integration can be used to enhance performance, improve efficiency, and prepare for the future of industrial operations.
Secure your place at the Digital Smart Factory Open Day: Digital Smart Factory Open Day 2026 Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 from 10 am to 3 pm | Eventbrite
