Last week, iAutomation brought industry professionals together at Charlotte Motor Speedway for an event built around one of the most important topics in our industry: safety.
From cobot safety to drive installation best practices, the day gave engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals practical, real-world insight they can put to work on their own plant floors all in a venue built for speed, precision, and performance.
A Track Record of Safety First
Whether you’re managing a fleet of machines on a production line or a fleet of race cars on a track, the fundamentals are the same: safety isn’t a checkbox, it’s a system. That was the throughline of every session at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Featured Session: ABB | Drive Installation, Safety & Best Practices
Gary Kantor from ABB led attendees through a session on safe and reliable drive installation, going beyond the basics to explore the real considerations that impact drive performance in industrial environments. Attendees walked away with practical guidance on:
- Common field issues that lead to downtime
- Tips for improving system reliability and long-term performance
- Real-world application examples
- Guidance for reducing startup delays and installation errors
The goal: safer installations, faster startups, and fewer surprises after commissioning.
Cobot Safety with Pilz
Joseph Redden from Pilz demonstrated the value of cobot safety, giving attendees a hands-on look at how collaborative robotics can be deployed without compromising the safety of the people working alongside them.
Thank You to Our Partners
Events like this don’t happen without great partners. A big thank you to our table exhibitors, Festo USA and Rittal LLC, for joining us and sharing their expertise with attendees, and to our presenters, Joseph Redden (Pilz) and Gary Kantor (ABB), for delivering sessions that attendees can take straight back to their facilities.
What’s Next
We had a great time at the Speedway and our next event is already shaping up to be just as exciting. Stay tuned for details.
Interested in learning more about drive safety, cobot integration, or building a safer automation strategy for your facility? Contact iAutomation to talk with our team.
