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DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec -- Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO), a trade event exclusively created for the Quebec wood industry, will feature eight free business management and technical presentations.
Each of the educational sessions, including daily keynotes, will be presented at the SIBO Live stage right on the show floor throughout the three-day event, October 27-29 at the Centrexpo Cogeco.
Topics include the relationship of labor market trends and the adoption of Industry 4.0 in Quebec, robot-made cabinetry, water-based finishing, choosing a CNC machine, and an explanation of key updates to North American-wide architectural woodwork standards.
SIBO LIVE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
11:00 -- Keynote: Adoption of Industry 4.0 by Quebec Wood Products Manufacturers
Presenter: Christian Galarneau, Sectoral labor committee for the door and window, furniture and kitchen cabinet industries
- Presentation of the labor market situation in Quebec
- Summary of the state of the situation on the use of 4.0 technologies in the wood products industry
- Impact on labor requirements
13:00 -- Economic Considerations for Converting to Water-based Finishes
Presenter: Marc-André Bérubé, Project Manager – Finishing at INOVEM
- Example of calculation of return on investment of a switch to water
- Product cost situation
- Installation costs
- Impact on emissions and air quality
- Waste management
- Challenges and benefits
14:15 -- How the Internet of Things Is Changing the Woodworking Industry
Presenter: Christopher Mancliere, Senior Software Specialist, Planit Canada
- Introduction to IoT
- IoT at the heart of the smart factory concept
- Minimize downtime with the help of IoT
- How tracking productivity using IoT improves operational efficiency
- What are the challenges of implementing IoT in the Woodworking Industry?
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
11:00 -- Keynote: Roboistic's Pioneering Robot-Made Cabinetry
Presenter: Bastien Larouche, Founder & CEO of Roboistic RMC
- State of the company -- Roboistic celebrates 10th anniversary
- Overview of the robotic cut-band-drill-dowel work cell
- The challenges and opportunities of robotic manufacturing
13:00 -- The Rules of the Art of Architectural Woodworking
Presenter: Jean Michaud, GIS Inspector, Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada
The North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) define the material and workmanship requirements for the fabrication and installation of architectural woodwork.
- Overview of the architectural millwork industry, its evolution, and related standards
- Overview of the NAAWS manual
- About the AWMAC Guarantee and Inspection Service (GIS)
14:15 -- INOVEM's Robotic Sanding Project
Presenter: Nicolas Pearson, Technology Advisor and Business Development, INOVEM
- The expertise of CCTT INOVEM in a research project
- Realizing the added value of a research partnership with the CCTT
- Example of a sanding project using a collaborative robot
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
11:00 -- Keynote: The Rules of the Art of Architectural Woodworking
Presenter: Charles Besmargian Ch, Director General, AWMAC Quebec Chapter
The North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) define the material and workmanship requirements for the fabrication and installation of architectural woodwork.
- Overview of the architectural millwork industry, its evolution, and related standards
- Overview of the NAAWS manual
- About the AWMAC Guarantee and Inspection Service (GIS)
13:00 -- Tips for Buying Your First CNC Machine
Presenter: Christopher Mancliere, Senior Software Specialist, Planit Canada
- Choosing the right CNC machine for your operation -- nesting vs, pod and rails
- What do you need to set up and run a CNC?
- What types of software are available to go from design to manufacturing?
- Operating and maintaining your CNC machine
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About Salon Industriel du Bois Ouvré (SIBO)
SIBO, historically the most important event for Quebec’s secondary wood products industry, provides an exclusive opportunity for manufacturers and distributors of woodworking machinery, tooling, software, cabinet hardware, lumber and board products, and much more to connect with manufacturers representing Quebec’s $8.2 billion wood products economy.
For exhibit space and sponsorship inquiries, contact Rob Roszell at [email protected] or Harry Urban at [email protected].
View SIBO 2022 exhibitor prospectus.
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