Industry Conference on Drives and Controls

January 20-22, 2026

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21.01.2025Hall CConference Room 1

Moderator: Dr. Andrzej Soldaty
Director of the Center for Industry 4.0

The conference program includes presentations by market leaders including:

11:00 - 11:10

Dariusz Drąg - Director of the Control&Drives Poland Fair

Opening of the conference

Andrzej Soldaty - Director of the Centrum Przemysłu 4.0 of the Silesian University of Technology

Presentation of the conference program and introduction

11:10 - 11:35

Julian Malaka - Assistant Professor Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology / Department of Technological Process Automation and Integrated Manufacturing Systems.
Silesian University of Technology

Drive technology in the perspective of digital transformation and new generations of industry-needs, opportunities, challenges.

The talk will discuss the concepts of plug-and-produce, data-driven, single source of truth (SSoT), the potential and applications of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and business analytics (BI) in the area of industrial drives, i.e. the broad digital transformation of this area viewed from the perspective of business and management benefits and challenges, as well as research problems.

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11:35 - 12:00

Marek Mularczyk - Regional Sales Manager
NORD Napędy sp.z o.o.

Revolution in energy efficiency of drive systems

In the talk, we will discuss ways to reduce energy consumption in manufacturing plants. We'll talk about identifying savings potential through precise measurements, using modern drives and applying predictive maintenance. Participants will learn how to combine advanced technology with real savings and contribute to the sustainability of their company.

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12:00 - 12:25

Damian Więczaszek - expert
Siemens Sp.z o.o. Digital Industries

Use of digital twin in drive technology

How can you reduce costs and speed up time to market? One answer is to use a digital twin. This presentation will discuss how Siemens digital models of drive systems enable process optimization, faster prototyping and precise product-to-machine alignment

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12:25 - 12:50

Rafal Plotecki - Key account sales specialist
Lenze Polska Sp. z o.o.

Decentralized drives route to energy and economic savings.

The talk will present the benefits of decentralized drive systems. Increased energy savings and reduced operating costs are the result of the innovative functionalities of the frequency converter solution for use in decentralized drives.

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12:50 - 13:10

Break

13:10 - 13:35

Krzysztof Orłowski - Head of R&D / electronics service department
SEW Eurodrive Polska

Technological challenges to “retrofitting” in terms of EMC interference

During the lecture, we will discuss the problems faced when applying gallium nitride GaN-based power electronics to already existing industrial automation installations. This will allow you to consciously face the challenges of “retrofitting” through a better understanding of the issue and through adequate advance preparation to minimize the risk of downtime.

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13:35 - 14:00

Marek Gaj - Head of Business Development Electric Automation
Festo Sp.z o.o.

Pneumatic vs. electric drives - comparison of total cost of ownership.

Many engineers struggle on a daily basis to choose the right actuator to perform object positioning tasks. The selection criteria are many.

This talk will analyze the choice of pneumatic and electric drives from the point of view of total cost of ownership (investment costs + operating costs).

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14:00 - 14:35

Wojciech Kinski - senior specialist
Łukasiewicz - PIAP

Problems of drive control in Cartesian robots used in automation of large-scale production

The presentation will discuss how to adapt control systems, linear technology and apply process optimization to customize modular large-scale designs for your needs. Participants will also learn how multiple machining processes can be combined using modular Cartesian robot design.

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14:35 - 14:45

Summary and conclusion of the conference

Trade Fair Medal Ceremony

Date

January 21
14:00

Location

Exhibition Studio
Hall C

Trends panel and presentations of exhibitors

Hall CTrade Fair Studio

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12:00 - 12:30

Łukasz Waruszewski - business development manager
Jakub Janiszewski - sales engineer at NSK Poland

NSK Value-Added Program: cost optimization and efficiency in maintenance with partner MARGO

speaker portrait

12:00 - 12:30

HID Corporate Products - Arkadiusz Bąbiak

Evolution of functional characteristics of EAM/CMMS class technical asset management support systems in the context of cultural and technological changes.

speaker portrait

12:30 - 13:30

Queris - Mariusz Zaborski

How to use artificial intelligence to reduce machine repair time?

speaker portrait

15:00 - 15:30

GCB Sp. z o.o - Kamil Zjawiony

How to adapt a machine to our fleet or what we know about bringing machines into the EU

speaker portrait

11:00 - 11:45

AS Instrument Polska - Andrzej Skrzypkowski

Machine condition monitoring - Swedish experience matched to Polish industry.

speaker portrait

11:45 - 12:05

PureCode.it - Przemysław Urbański

Position manuals - how to improve the process of creation and management?

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12:05 - 12:35

Contos Tech Sp. z o.o. - Marek Lisok
Contos Tech Sp. z o.o. - Ludomir Krystian Błeszyński

How to build a solid maintenance foundation based on the Digital Twin?

speaker portrait

12:35 - 13:05

Invertek Drives Polska Sp. z o.o. - Grzegorz Falkowski

Modern inverters from Invertek Drives in the control of IE-1-IE5 class motors.

speaker portrait

13:05 - 13:35

Lenze Polska Sp. z o.o. - Rafał Plotecki

Decentralized drives route to energy and economic savings.

13:35 - 15:05

Reversesolutions - Michał Rawecki

Innovations in maintenance: control, failure prevention and effective downtime planning. (panel discussion)

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11:00 - 11:45

Global Certification Body sp z o.o. - dr n. med. Karolina Skołucka-Szary, Dyrektor ds. Certyfikacji Wyrobów Medycznych
dr Joanna Czerepko, Director of ESG Certification
Kamil Zjawiony, Director of Machine Certification

The future of Maintenance - what can we expect in the near future?

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12:00 - 12:30

Waites - Paulina Jankowska

A revolution in maintenance: Waites Solutions.

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12:30 - 12:50

IOT Energy Sp. z o.o. - Tomasz Kwiatkowski

Energy Management System as an effective support for the maintenance department


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Celebrating Excellence: Medal Awards Ceremony

This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contributions to the industry’s development and showcasing the most advanced solutions in the following categories:

Trade Fair Premiere: Recognition for exhibitors who introduced innovative products or services at the fair, presenting them to the public for the first time.

Innovation: An award for companies that have presented groundbreaking technologies or solutions with the potential to revolutionize the industry.

Trade Fair Display: A prize awarded for exceptional booth design and aesthetics that stand out for their creativity and attract visitors’ attention.

The trade fair studio

We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where during exclusive interviews with industry experts and outstanding exhibitors, you will learn about the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge. The Trade Fair Studio is also connected with the Medal Award Ceremony, where distinguished exhibitors are honored, adding prestige to the event and highlighting the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry..

Inspiring conversations and new opportunities – the networking zone awaits!

The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees can exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business connections in a more informal atmosphere.

Join us to deepen your knowledge, continue the inspiring discussions from the conference, and form valuable relationships that can benefit both you and your company!