Show Schedule 2014

Mississauga Convention Centre

October 28, 2014

SHOW SCHEDULE

 Time  Event
9:15 am
Salon F 
Opening Keynote Presentation: The Crisis in Canada’s Engineering Labour market, Presented by Paul Acchione, M.Eng., P.Eng, the former Chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Why do many Canadian employers struggle to fill engineering positions? Why are new engineering graduates and internationally trained engineers underemployed or struggling to find a position in their field? Where is the disconnect and what can be done about it?Paul Acchione, former Chair of the OSPE, has combined his more than 40 years experience as a Canadian engineer with extensive labour market research to provide data-driven answers to these questions.

Don’t miss this opportunity for both engineers and employers to find workable solutions to Canada’s engineering labour market crisis.

10:00 am
Exhibit Floor 
SHOW OPENS
10:15 am
Salon G 
DEX Talks: The Internet of Things (IoT), presented by Sachin Mahajan, Director of the Internet of Things, Telus
With today’s wireless networks, the Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling innovation and transforming Canadian business and society. IDC forecasts the number of smart connected “things” in Canada will grow from 28 million units in 2013 to 114 million units by 2018. IoT is connecting devices to each other to automate processes, improve customer service, monitor fleets and remote equipment, speed up decision making and bring new products to market quickly.
Learn how you can leverage IoT to supercharge your business!
10:45 am
Salon G 
DEX Talks: Collaborative Robots, presented by John McDougall C.E.T., Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd.
Collaborative Robots, or robots that work side by side with humans without being caged in, are one of the newest trends in the robotics industry. This presentation will introduce collaborative robots, the technology, the applications, capabilities and limitations, safety issues and more.
11:15 am
Salon G 
DEX Talks: How Autodesk Makes Digital Prototyping Work, presented by Ed Small, Autodesk, Territory Sales Executive for Ontario and Quebec – MFG  
Autodesk Digital Prototyping lets you explore ideas before you build—and helps streamline the entire product development process. We’ll show you how to bring together design data from all phases of the product development process into a single digital model that you can validate to ensure your product will meet requirements, and reference as you build deliverables for release.
12:00 pm
Salon F 
Lunch Keynote Presentation: Why Collaborate on R & D, presented by Gillian Sheldon, Business Development Manager, Ontario Centres of Excellence
Working with Ontario’s universities and colleges provides companies of all sizes and in any stage of development with access to expertise, skills and facilities to help drive innovation and enhance their competitive advantage.
Learn how your company can benefit from these types of collaborations and opportunities that exist within Ontario.
12:45 pm
Salon F 
Passport Winner Announced
 
Complete your passport to win!

  • All attendees with completed passports are eligible to enter into the draw for the Passport Prize.
  • Complete your passport with 9 exhibitor signatures and drop your passport into the draw box located at the Registration Desk by 12:30pm.
  • Winner must be present on the show floor on October 28, 2014 at the Mississauga Convention Centre to pick up prize in person
Prize:

GoPro Hero3+
Approximate Value $350
1:15 pm
Salon G
DEX Talks: Stay Safe presented by John Lamb, Vertical Manager, Emerson Industrial Automation – ASCO Numatics
John will address the issue of Machine Safety and how manufacturers can rely on a number of methods to evaluate risk, develop design strategies and implement processes to create a safer workplace. John will walk through the steps required to assist in developing the safety standard for electro-pneumatics.
1:45 pm
Salon G 
DEX Talks: 3D Printing – Designing components for DMLS & SLS presented by Peter Adams, Chairman and Founder, Burloak solutions
Printing of fully functional metal & plastic parts allows for designing without the constraints imposed by traditional manufacturing methods. This talk will explain how to maximize your designs in order to achieve the best results and covers the many materials that we offer.
2:15 pm
Salon G 
DEX Talks: Simulation-Driven Product Design and Optimization presented by Geneviève Dutil, Founder and President, Lx Sim 
How to successfully integrate simulation and optimization in your product development process. Success stories will be presented to demonstrate the benefits that simulation and optimization had on real projects.
2:45 pm
Salon G 
DEX Talks: Understanding Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Technologies presented by Mark Barfoot, Managing Director, Hyphen Services 
With so many additive manufacturing/3D printing technologies available it is often hard to understand the differences, benefits and/or disadvantages of each. This talk will describe the technologies and provide examples of where each technology fits into your overall design process.
3:15 pm
Salon G
DEX Talks: Plastic Bearings Have Staying Power presented by Kevin Wright, igus Country Manager, Canada 
Plastic bearings cost and weigh less than their metal counterparts. And they often run longer in harsh environments and under adverse conditions. Plain bearings molded of plastic are often an economical replacement for needle, ball, and plain metal bearings. To a certain extent, though, plastic bearings face an uphill battle for respect among the engineering community. Learn more in this presentation from igus®.
3:45 pm
Exhibit Floor 
Passport Winner Announced
 
Complete your passport to win!

  • All attendees with completed passports are eligible to enter into the draw for the Passport Prize.
  • Complete your passport with 9 exhibitor signatures and drop your passport into the draw box located at the Registration Desk by 3:30pm.
  • Winner must be present on the show floor on October 28, 2014 at the Mississauga Convention Centre to pick up prize in person.

Prize:


Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband

Approximate Value $100
4:00 pm  SHOW CLOSES

 Schedule subject to change without notice.

The fine print:

  • Exhibitors and staff are not eligible to participate in prize draws.
  • Prizes are non-refundable and have no cash value.
  • Management reserves the right to change prize without prior notice.
  • No substitutions available.