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Introducing new opportunities to experience cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking research and the players that will shape the future of automation.
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Off-Site Tours

Hit the road to get up close and personal with future-ready technology the best way possible – by seeing it in action in the real world! Sign up for the tour that excites you the most and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access only available during the first two days of Automation Fair.

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ARMI – BioFabUSA Tissue Foundry: Where Manufacturing Meets Science

Your journey to the future starts in Manchester, NH! Step into the heart of a visionary tissue-manufacturing platform that is transforming the industry. In this exclusive tour, you’ll witness groundbreaking technologies that bridge the gap between lab and factory.

  • Learn how to unlock the secrets of scalable, automated and closed manufacturing technology in the Tissue Foundry
  • Visit biofabfoundries, a state-of-the-art center that enables three key areas: development of closed and automated manufacturing systems; deep tissue characterization; and early-phase clinical trial manufacturing
  • Accelerate your digital transformation while exploring augmented reality and witnessing technology evolution along the Digital Plant Maturity Level model in the Rockwell Experience Center
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Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) Tissue Foundry display
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Tour the Birthplace of Single-Use Technology at Cytiva’s Customer Visit Center

It all started here. In Marlborough, MA. With a Weber grill. You can’t miss this story about how single-use technology got it’s start. While you’re there, learn how Cytiva and Rockwell collaborated to develop Figurate™ automation powered by Rockwell’s PlantPAx DCS. 

  • Tour manufacturing suites equipped with bioreactors, mixers, filtration, and purification equipment
  • Learn how Cytiva solutions support the industry’s drive towards data enablement and increased digital maturity
  • See live automation and product demonstrations
  • Learn how Cytiva solutions cover the entire bioprocessing spectrum from the lab to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) production and from process development through final fill
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Independent Cart Technology: A Fast, Flexible, Smarter Way to Move

Journey to Rockwell’s independent cart technology (ICT) facility in Devens, MA. You’ll experience more demos in action than we can fit on the show floor for the food & beverage, semiconductor, automotive, warehousing & logistics, EV battery and life sciences industries.

  • Visit the shop floor running 10+ demos featuring the full portfolio of ICT innovations with MagneMover Lite, iTRAK, Quick Stick, Emulate3D simulation software, and advanced sensing and safety devices
  • Step into the applications lab where custom solutions are tested, continuous improvement runs rampant, and scalable predictive maintenance solutions and cartesian robotics are at the forefront
  • Don’t miss an exclusive chance to talk shop with the experts behind these game-changing technologies
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Independent cart technology
Displays showing the PTC X Factory line with people at each station

PTC’s Corporate Experience Center: Experience How Digital Technologies Transform Your Products, Processes, and Workforce

Visit PTC’s Corporate Experience Center to participate in technical demonstrations that reveal how other organizations have overcome challenges and managed operational changes to effectively face disruption. At PTC, we’re dedicated to sharing the lessons that will fuel innovation and drive success on your path forward.

  • Get hands-on with the latest digital technology

  • Explore real-world use cases

  • Discuss how your company can progress its digital transformation

  • Ask the questions that will help shape the strategies of your business

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Downeast Cider: A Refreshing Approach to Smart Manufacturing

Head to East Boston to learn how a leading beverage manufacturer is streamlining operations to deliver a consistent, high-quality cider. During this tour, you’ll visit The Cider House to see how Downeast Cider uses smart manufacturing solutions to excel at inventory tracking, supply chain efficiency, production control and more.

  • Visit the taproom located in the middle of a real production floor, see the process of making and packaging cider

  • See how the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform™ tracks and manages raw materials, monitors production schedules, minimizes stockouts, improves warehousing and enhances packaging

  • Discover what a successful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation looks like in a real-world setting

  • Explore the quality lab to understand the sign offs and checklists the quality team relies on every day

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Downeast Cider Tasting Room

OT03 - ARMI – BioFabUSA Tissue Foundry: Where Manufacturing Meets Science

  • Each tour lasts 2.5 hours, including four unique tour stops on the ARMI campus plus lunch
  • This tour will block 6 hours on your agenda, inclusive of tour, lunch, travel time and a “buffer” for unexpected traffic or weather delays
  • We provide transportation to and from ARMI’s location in Manchester, NH
  • Once registered, a full tour agenda, including details of when and where to meet, and what to wear and bring, will be sent to you directly closer to the event
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OT02 - Tour the Birthplace of Single-Use Technology at Cytiva’s Customer Visit Center

  • Each tour lasts 2 hours, split between a training center (mostly seated) and the manufacturing suites
  • The second tour on Tuesday includes Lunch and runs 2.5 hours, all others return before, or depart after, lunch service at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
  • This tour will block between 4.5 to 5.5 hours on your agenda (depending on the day and time you choose), inclusive of tour, travel time and a “buffer” for unexpected traffic or weather delays
  • We provide transportation to and from Cytiva’s location in Marlborough, MA
  • Once registered, a full tour agenda, including details of when and where to meet, and what to wear and bring, will be sent to you directly closer to the event
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OT01 - Independent Cart Technology: A Fast, Flexible, Smarter Way to Move

  • Each tour lasts 1.5 hours, including three unique tour stops throughout the facility
  • The second tour on Monday and Tuesday includes Lunch and runs 2 hours, all others return before, or depart after, lunch service at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
  • This tour will block between 4.5 to 5 hours on your agenda (depending on the day and time you choose), inclusive of tour, travel time and a “buffer” for unexpected traffic or weather delays
  • We provide transportation to and from Rockwell’s location in Devens, MA
  • Once registered, a full tour agenda, including details of when and where to meet, and what to wear and bring, will be sent to you directly closer to the event
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OT04 – PTC’s Corporate Experience Center: Experience How Digital Technologies Transform Your Products, Processes and Workforce

  • Each tour lasts 1 hour, including several unique stops throughout the facility 

  • This tour will block 2 hours on your agenda, inclusive of tour and travel time  

  • We will travel together from the convention center to PTC’s location 0.4 miles away for a single, streamlined group arrival  

  • Once registered, a full tour agenda, including details of when and where to meet, and what to wear and bring, will be sent to you directly closer to the event 

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OT05 – Downeast Cider: A Refreshing Approach to Smart Manufacturing

  • Each tour lasts 1 hour, including several unique stops throughout the facility
  • This tour will block 3 hours on your agenda, inclusive of tour and travel time 
  • We will provide transportation to and from Downeast’s location in East Boston, MA
  • Once registered, a full tour agenda, including details of when and where to meet, and what to wear and bring, will be sent to you directly closer to the event
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