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Most popular tech classes at Oktoberfest - PCC A GCG Company - WI Siemens Distributor

Written by PCC | Sep 19, 2016 2:57:36 PM

We’ve complied a list of the top 5 most popular Oktoberfest classes so far for the October 13th event.  Classes are filling up, register early to ensure you can attend your top class picks.

TIA Portal V14 Overview
Presented by Siemens
In this session we will discuss and demonstrate the new features of TIA Portal V14. New features include enhanced motion control, team collaborative engineering, advanced simulation and more!

Motion Control with the Siemens S7-1500 PLC
Presented by PCC
This hands-on workshop will cover motion control applications that are possible using a standard Siemens S7-1500 PLC. Participants will have an opportunity to configure a technology object for a two axis application and controlling the axis with a program using PLC Open motion blocks.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) – Remote Access, Data Monitoring and M2M
Presented by MB CONNECT LINE
This seminar will cover the implementation of the IoT to achieve real-time communication with virtually any piece of automated equipment (e.g. PLC, HMI) found around the world. Utilizing VNC connectivity, secure VPN tunnels and cloud portal access is achieved via one central point. Users have the ability to monitor, control, capture data and receive notifications of issues via any PC based browser or mobile device. Imagine the ability to control, monitor and troubleshoot remote industrial equipment from virtually anywhere over an Internet connection!

Siemens & EtherNet/IP
Presented by Siemens
This class will provide complete a complete Siemens product portfolio overview of EtherNet/IP products and how these solutions can exist in your existing automation system platform. Also demonstrated will be the seamless nature in which Siemens solution can exists on both EtherNet/IP and PROFINET communication networks.

U.S. DHS on Managing Cyber Risk – Current Threats & Defensive Strategies
Presented by: US DHS
Neil Hershfield, Deputy Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) will provide a keynote which features an overview of Cyber Attacks against the Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure.

PCC’s Oktoberfest is a full day of technical seminars, workshops, technology automation fair with hands-on product stations, one-on-one discussions with top industry experts, networking with your industry peers and a little fun. Spend the entire day or just come for lunch and tour the technology exhibits. The event is free to attend, however attendees must register.