Topic:  Digitalization tools in Manufacturing

•                     Current Problems in the Manufacturing Industry (Labor shortage, Skills gap, Complexity, Competition)

•                     What are digital tools ( analogy to physical hand tools)

•                     Overview of technologies ( what is it)

•                     Presentation of a couple of different digital tools to showcase (use cases and added value)

Speaker: Markus Rimmele, Founder and Managing Principal DigitalituM, Digitalization tools for Manufacturing

About the Speaker

Markus Rimmele is a highly accomplished industrial automation professional with over two decades of experience in the field. He began his career as a Mechatronic Technician in South Germany in 1992. Subsequently, he obtained an Electrical Engineering degree in Germany in 2002, followed by an Executive Master's in Business Administration (EMBA) from Georgia State University in 2018.

Throughout his career, Markus has been involved in all aspects of customized production machine manufacturing, from engineering design to installation to life cycle management. His expertise in European manufacturing technology for the North American market spans multiple industry verticals, including automotive, medical device, solar energy, material handling/warehouse automation, and customized packaging solutions.

Markus is passionate about digital transformation in manufacturing and life cycle management and holds certifications in Reliability (CRL) and Maintenance Management (CMM), Lean Six Sigma, Change Management, and Machine Safety.

In 2021, Markus founded DigitalituM to focus on consulting, and implementing digitalization tools for the manufacturing industry using cutting-edge AR/VR, IoT, and AI technologies.

Markus co-facilitates the Digitalization Consortium with the Reliability Leadership Foundation as a volunteer. He has contributed to the books “Uptime Elements – Internet of Things – Digitalization Knowledge Domain” and ”Uptime Elements Implementation Guide (2nd Edition) Enabling the Reliability and Sustainability Journey” by Reliabilityweb.com.

Markus is a sought-after speaker and has delivered workshops on digital transformation and related topics at conferences such as Maximoworld and IMC. His extensive industry knowledge and commitment to innovation and excellence have made him a valued leader in industrial automation and guest in industry related podcasts and host in his own podcast via www.DigitalituM.com/podcast.