INDUSTRIAL TECH FORUM – Sofia 2023
Topics, program, company presentations
Registration start – after 9:30
Opening – 10:25
Module 1: 10:30 – 11:45
- 10:30
Violin Nenov, Chairman of Bulgarian Branch Chamber - Machine Building
The Bulgarian Machine Building Sector
- 10:35
Presentation by ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
Unleash the full potential of your production with ZEISS Industrial Metrology
Presenter: Anton Tonchev, Head of ZEISS Bulgaria
- 10:50
Assoc. Prof. Vladimir Hristov, PhD, MSc, Eng., Technical University of Sofia, Faculty of Automatics, Head of department of Electrical Motion Automation System
Achievements of the Robotics Students Club at the Technical University of Sofia
- 10:55
Dilyana Yordanova, Lead Editor, TLL Media
Highlights about TLL Media’s industrial print publications and web media platforms
- 11:00
Presentation by Akhnaton Bulgaria
Million and Three Solutions for Mechanical Engineering
Presenter: Kaloyan Georgiev, Key Clients | Machinebuilding, Akhnaton Bulgaria
- 11:15
Video presentation of Caproni’s factory - 11:20
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Ugrinov, Technical College - Kazanlak
Development and achievments of Technical College - Kazanlak
- 11:25
Presentation by Endrich Bauelemente Vertriebs GmbH
Using low power, wireless ad hoc local mesh networking technology with a single cellular gateway to enhance smart sensor network performance in IoT applications
Presenter: Zoltán Kiss, Export Manager & Head of R&D department
Networking break with demonstrations/interaction with the showcased models – 11:45 – 12:00
Module 2: 12:00 – 13:15
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12:00
Dipl. Eng. Orlin Dimitrov, SEO, BASEL
Greetings on behalf of the Bulgarian Association of Electrical Engineering and Electronics (BASEL)
- 12:05
Presentation by LENTIS Technologies Ltd.
How to successfully automate quality control processes in serial production using machine vision
Presenter: Dr. Eng. Atanas Stavrev, Project Manager, LENTIS Technologies Ltd.
- 12:20
Radoslav Kozarev, Manager Design Department , MULTIVAC Bulgaria Production Ltd.
Introduction to high technologies, used at the packaging machines manufacturing plant in MULTIVAC Bulgaria Production Ltd., part of Multivac Group
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12:25
Petya Galinova, Marketing Manager, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Sofia
Advantage Austria and the latest from Austrian industry
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12:30
Presentation by LogiSoft
Complete control solutions for high-speed conveyor sorting systems in the courier and online retail business
Presenter: eng. Krum Pavlov, Manager, LogiSoft Ltd.
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12:45
Lyubomir Stanislavov, Executive Director of the Automotive Cluster Bulgaria
The Automotive Industry in Bulgaria in 2023
- 12:50
Mira Stankova, Editor of the IndustryInfo.bg portals
IndustryInfo.bg group of web portals
- 12:55
Presentation by NEXT CONSULT AD
The new trends in Lean management practices
Presenter: Toshko Petkov, CEO, NEXT CONSULT AD
- 13:10
T-PRESS
Video presentation of INDUSTRY.TEC – 1st International Exhibition for industrial equipment 24-26 November 2023, 1st INDUSTRY.TEC FORUM 2023, Athens, Greece
- 13:12
eng. Milko Ivanchev, Production Manager at Profilink PVC plant
Video presentation of Profilink PVC plant
Networking break with demonstrations/interaction with the showcased models – 13:15 – 13:35
Module 3: 13:35 – 15:10
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13:35
Kristiyan Mihaylov, Cofounder and Board Member at PARAi
Introduction of the Professional Association for Robotics, Automation, and Innovation (PARAi); Trends and Future Outlook for the Bulgarian Industrial Sector
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13:40
Presentation by Schneider Electric Bulgaria
Drives for the packaging industry
Presenter: eng. Ivan Ganev, Product Application Engineer Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric Bulgaria
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13:55
Pepa Petrunova, Editor of Robotics-Bulgaria.com and Automation-Bulgaria.com
Introduction to TLL Media’s automation and robotics media channels
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14:00
Presentation by ABB Bulgaria
Digital trends on robotics market
Presenter: Aleksandr Novoselov, Robotics Manager
- 14:15
Nikola Rangelov, Chairman of the Management Board, Bulgarian Association of the Metallurgical Industry (BAMI)
Innovative and sustainable development of the Bulgarian Metallurgy -
14:20
Presentation by RITTAL Bulgaria
Rittal and EPLAN – a winning combination for switchgear and control panels
Presenter: Desislava Nicheva, Sales Representative, RITAL Ltd.
Networking break with demonstrations/interaction with the showcased models – 14:55 – 15:10
Module 4: 15:10 – 16:00
- 15:10
Mitko Dimitrov, Expert, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
Presentation of TAITRA Sofia and TIMTOS 2025 - the Taipei International Machine Tool Show
- 15:15
Schneider Electric Bulgaria EOOD
Video presentation of the manufacturing process in Schneider Electric's smart factory in Plovdiv
- 15:25
Presentation by ABILICO JSC
Which industrial robot is right for you?
Presenter: Osgur A. Ugurbas, Robotic Project Manager, ABILICO JSC
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15:30
Andrea Contò Meroni, President of Confindustria Bulgaria Young Entrepreneurs and Sales manager at MBM Metalwork Ltd.;
Denitsa Mengova, Vice President of Confindustria Bulgaria Young Entrepreneurs and Manager of Stil Lazer Bulgaria Ltd.
Introduction to Confindustria Bulgaria Young Entrepreneurs, Confindustria Italy’s activities and MBM Metalwork
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15:40
Presentation by Lindström Group
New end-to-end Industrial Wiper Service by Lindström for Manufacturers
Presenter: Ventzislav Boyadjiev, Managing Director of Lindström Bulgaria
- 15:55
TMTS 2024 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show
End of the presentations program: 16:00
Networking break with demonstrations/interaction with the showcased models – 16:00 – 16:30
The participants and the program are subject to changes.
DEMONSTRATIONS PROGRAM
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Festool Bulgaria
Demonstration of the Festool exoskeleton. Demonstrator: Petar Yankov, Territory Sales Manager
- Lindström Bulgaria
Demonstration of Premium/Industrial Wiper and Dispenser. Demonstrators: Emilia Gekova, Key Accounts Sales Manager, Alexander Alexandrov – Sales Manager, Alexander Toshev – Sales Manager, Antoan Gyorev – Key Accounts Manager
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"Artificial Intelligence and CAD Systems" Laboratory, Sofia Tech Park
Robot dog, presented by Assoc. Prof. Radoslav Milchev, Head of the laboratory - Robotics Student Club at Technical University - Sofia
1. Project "ReCycle Machine", demonstrators: Denis Ismetov and Dimitar Zhelev
Machine for processing plastic (PET) bottles into filament for 3D printers, which will create a new material for prototyping and optimize the recycling process.
2. Project "Smart Honey", demonstrators: Miroslav Nikolov, Nikolina Vladimirova and Tsvetoslav Iliev
A system for monitoring beehives in real time with the aim of reducing the physical labor of beekeepers and improving efficiency by periodically monitoring the parameters of the hives' condition.
3. Project "Solar Reviver", demonstrator: Alex Novkov
An autonomous robot for cleaning solar panels from the pollutants accumulated on the surface, designed to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic installations and their capacity to produce electricity.
4. "Nasekomo" project, demonstrator: Alexander Kolchev
Automated system for continuous monitoring of the entire incubation process of insects, assigned by the biotech company Nasekomo.
- Student Computer Innovation and Manufacturing Institute (SCIFI) at the American College in Sofia
1. Project "Omniplantus", demonstrators: Mario Berov, hardware and electronics, and Boris Topalov, electronics and software
Omniplantus is an omnidirectional-wheeled robot using a range of cutting-edge technologies to help it monitor the state of flora in fragile ecosystems threatened by the effects of global warming.
2. Project "STAMAT", demonstrators: team "ACS Phoenix"
A wheeled mobile robot with a telescopic manipulator, specially developed according to the requirements of the international FIRST Robotics Competition and with a successful performance in last year's edition of the competition in Istanbul - its creators are the first Bulgarian team to take part in the competition.
3. Project "SHARO - the four-legged forest patrol", demonstrators: Momchil Kolev - hardware, Kaloyan Dimitrov - software
SHARO is a 3D printed four-legged robot tasked with patrolling forests to fight illegal logging and forest fires. SHARO can navigate difficult terrains, report fires and apprehend trespassers using facial recognition.
Topics
METALWORKING, PLASTIC PROCESSING
- Metal cutting and metal working machinery and tools;
- Machines and equipment for plastic processing and recycling;
- Technological innovations in the field of metals and polymers;
- Welding equipment and technologies;
- Machine design and engineering.
AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS, ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES
- Networks and communications;
- Industrial robots, robotic systems;
- 3D printing in industry.
