A Record-Breaking Celebration of Innovation
Welcoming a record number of over 350 enthusiastic visitors from industries including Electronics, Life Science, and Energy, the event showcased cutting-edge technologies across 1,000 square meters of exhibition space.
From a New Software Platform to an AI-Driven Solution: ASYS showcased its latest innovations, underscoring its leading role in the fields of automation and innovation.
A Deeper Look: Keynotes und Tech-Sessions
Under the motto “Ahead of the Curve” the two-day event featured four inspiring keynotes and 16 in-depth tech sessions. Kicking off the event, ASYS Group CEO Jürgen Ries shared the company’s vision of driving innovation across all business areas: “I don’t know of any other company in our industry that delivers this level of innovative strength while simultaneously involving customers in our journey.“
Highlights of the event included:
Introduction of SynapticaOS: ASYS presented its groundbreaking software platform, SynapticaOS. This reinvention of industrial software combines the user-friendliness of consumer software with robust industrial functionality, offering instant data access, eliminating redundant data entry, and increasing efficiency. Visitors were impressed by its intuitive design, which requires only minimal training.
Focus on Sustainability: The importance of reducing the CO₂ footprint of products was a key topic of discussion. The energy efficiency features of the new VEGO GenS Line—one of ASYS’s major innovations—were highlighted as decisive factors for future investments.
Keynotes: Bridging Innovation and Inspiration
On the second day, big-wave surfer and adventurer Freddy Olander captivated the audience with his keynote, drawing parallels between mastering extreme challenges and driving technological innovation. His message, “Riding the wave of innovation,” inspired listeners to pursue bold, future-oriented approaches.
Additional keynote highlights:
Frank Häußler from ZSW (Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg) in Ulm spoke about advances in fuel cell technology.
Dr. Sebastian Tepner, Director of Technology at EKRA, emphasized the customer-centric philosophy of the ASYS Group as a total solutions provider.
Tech Sessions: A Focus on Innovation
The event featured specialized tech sessions led by ASYS Group experts, including:
Energy Sector: Franz Plachy, Director Business Development Printing at EKRA, presented innovations in the manufacturing of bipolar plates as well as state-of-the-art printing technologies for mass production.
Life Science Integration: Oliver Bleher, Director Life Science Technology, demonstrated how integrating Design for Automation (DfA) into the development of medical devices facilitates the transition to automated production.
Looking Ahead
The Technology Days 2024 not only showcased ASYS’s current successes but also laid the foundation for future innovation. With a strong focus on automation, sustainability, and customer-oriented solutions, ASYS is ideally positioned to lead the industry into a new era.
CEO Jürgen Ries summed it up aptly: “Markets are tough, but the potential is enormous. Our task is to deliver individual advantages and address future customer needs. We want to make our customers ready for the wave rolling through industry. Technology with attractive pricing, new performance, and new possibilities.”
Conclusion
With the Technology Days 2024—a perfect blend of inspiration, technological innovation, and customer engagement—the ASYS Group once again successfully demonstrated that it is ahead of its time technologically and continues to expand its role as an innovation leader in automation.