Power/mation is bringing the show on the road in 2025 and you are invited!

Raised Grain Brewing Co.

Four cities, four tech fairs, one common purpose: showcasing cutting-edge automation technology (with a little bit of Rock and Roll)!

🎫 Tradeshow-style Tech Fairs 💡Automation Technology Seminars 🍻 Food, Drinks and Networking 🎸 Live Music

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Win Two 2-Day Passes to the Summer of ‘99 And Beyond Festival!

Your Chance to Rock Out with Nickelback, Creed & More!

We’re giving one lucky customer two FREE 2-day passes to the Summer of ‘99 And Beyond Festival at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on July 18-19!

Don’t miss your chance to rock out with these iconic bands—reserve a spot below for your shot at an unforgettable weekend of live music!

Must be present to win.

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Free to Attend – RSVP Requested

Raised Grain Brewing

Date: 3/13/2025
Time: 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Location: 1725 Dolphin Dr ste b, Waukesha, WI 53186

Event Schedule

Complimenary food and drink available throughout the event.

Seminars

11:30am Modern Melody: The Open-Source Ecosystems Transforming Industrial Control

Presented by Power/mation

Google’s decision to make Android open source changed the mobile phone market forever. A similar transformation is happening in the industrial control world. There is a reason the Phoenix Contact PLCnext, Yaskawa iCube, and Festo AX control ecosystems are all harnessing the power of open-source development. These platforms are setting new standards for flexibility and efficiency and are future proofing the machines they control.

Learn how open-source ecosystems can optimize control, streamline commissioning, and securely connect IT, OT, and the cloud. This seminar will cover the seamless integration of industrial controls into manufacturing systems, highlighting the ease and benefits of adopting these new technologies.

The future of industrial control is open. What will you build?

12:15pm Keeping the Rhythm: 4 Steps to Solve Every Robotics and Motion Control Application

Presented by Power/mation

Industrial motion control can seem daunting. You know what needs to be done but where do you begin? How do you make it repeatable? And how do you make it safe? Every situation is unique but even the most complicated motion applications can be broken down into four essential steps: Part, Infeed, Process, and Outfeed (PIPO).

Gain an understanding of each stage, learn best practices, and explore solutions to common issues faced in robotics and motion control applications. Whether you’re looking to improve your current systems or develop new ones, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve success in your next motion project.

Solve complex applications with a simple process: PIPO.

1:00pm New Favorite Band: A Revolutionary Approach to Electrical Design

Presented by EPLAN

EPLAN is a cutting-edge software suite that has transformed the landscape of electrical engineering project execution. This seminar will overview the spectrum of EPLAN’s capabilities, highlighting the features of its advanced fully automated functionalities, showcasing how each module can achieve remarkable results. We will present real-world examples of time and money saved, explain the differences between traditional CAD software’s and Eplan software capabilities, demonstrating the software’s versatility and efficiency across various applications.

1:45pm Reinventing the Genre: Next-Generation Pneumatic Control

Presented by FESTO

How do you go electric while maintaining a connection to what has brought you this far? These new Festo products are doing for industrial control what Bob Dylan did for folk music. The CPX-AP modular remote I/O system offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, enabling seamless integration of pneumatic and electric automation components. With real-time communication capabilities and a robust architecture, CPX-AP enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and simplifies the complexity of automation systems.

The VTUX valve terminal is a highly modular and customizable solution designed to support a wide range of communication protocols, including Profinet, Ethernet IP, and EtherCAT. Its integrated functions, such as digital inputs and vacuum solutions, significantly increase efficiency and user-friendliness

Learn how the combination of CPX-AP and VTUX can optimize your automation architecture, offering a powerful and adaptable approach to next-generation pneumatic control.

Ready to reinvent?

2:15pm Rockstar Safety: Risk Assessments to Protect Your People

Presented by Pieper Automation

In our drive to be productive, we optimize our machines, work cells, and production lines for maximum throughput, uptime, and quality. But at the end of the day, we all know that what matters most is people. What are you doing to protect your people? Machine safety is the right thing to do, and the culture of respect it creates reduces turnover, improves morale, and ultimately leads to increased productivity.

This seminar will give you a preview of our full-day Risk Assessment Workshop, which is designed to equip you with a thorough understanding of the importance and necessity of risk assessments in ensuring machine safety. Gain invaluable insights and practical skills for effectively reducing risks associated with machinery operations.

Industrial safety is possible, and you can bring it to your workplace.

Free to Attend – RSVP Requested

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