Digital Factory 2.0
Take a look into the future of industrial production!
Digital Factory 2.0 is one of the main attractions of the MSV International Industrial Fair bringing together the latest digitalisation and industrial automation trends and technologies in one place.
The National Centre for Industry 4.0 will be a partner of Digital Factory 2.0 again this year and we will soon introduce their partners, whom you will meet at the NCP 4.0 exhibition at MSV 2025.
Národní centrum průmyslu 4.0 presents
The future of industry is not a question for tomorrow – it is happening right now. The National Center for Industry 4.0, RICAIP Testbed Prague, and partners in Brno will present smart and functional solutions for the digitization of companies, energy efficiency, and financing of innovations.
United by Resources
Smart energy and digitization of consumption: modular 5G IIoT system, NB-IoT sensors presented by RICAIP Testbed Prague and T-Mobile. Digital twin of industrial buildings from Škoda Auto.
United by Automation
Flexible production management, collaborative robotics, AI for the metaverse, KUKA autonomous mobile robots, Siemens hybrid production, T-Mobile 5G networks, robots with AI from Smart Informatics, the PHARIS MES system, and solutions from DEL.
United by Financing
Innovation zone with experts in financing, digital maturity, and AI implementation. Česká spořitelna, EIT Manufacturing, and CIIRC ČVUT will offer know-how, support, and specific plans for business development.
Digi stage 2025 programme
12.00–13.30 United by Innovation
The National Center for Industry 4.0, together with its partners, invites you to the opening of a joint exhibition. Come and listen to interviews with leaders of industrial companies and discuss the future of Czech industry with them.
| 12.00–12.45 | Interviews with prominent figures on the prospects of digitization and innovation for industry |
| 12.45–13.30 | Discussion: Innovative technologies for industry and their impact on society as a whole |
9.30–10.50 Are you missing the digitalization train?
Every digital factory relies on data. Can you collect and evaluate it effectively?
Host: Lukáš A. Kousal
| 9.30–9.40 | MES systems: Production cannot be managed effectively without real data Tomáš Hradský, CEO, Pharis |
| 9.40–9.55 | Siemens case study Siemens |
| 9.55–10.10 | Digital factory: Chemical industry T-Mobile, LARS Chemie |
| 10.10–10.20 | Virtual commissioning of laser cleaning technology Petr Musil, ředitel oboru Engineering, člen představenstva, DEL |
| 10.20–10.50 | Discussion: Data first Pharis, T-Mobile, Siemens, DEL, LARS Chemie |
11.00–12.15 a #stronger future of CZECH INDUSTRY
Innovation as the key to long-term growth and global success. Stories of companies that are changing Czech industry and everyday life.
Hosts: Jitka Řeháková, Česká spořitelna
| 11.00–12.15 | a #stronger future of CZECH INDUSTRY Guests on the Digi stage will be:
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12.30–13.45 Robotics
Where can robots save the most human labor, and how can they be implemented into existing operations? Get inspired by leaders in robotics and companies where full automation is already a matter of course.
Hosts: Lukáš A. Kousal, Alena Nováková
| 12.30–12.45 | Automation in motion – discover the power of autonomous robotics KUKA |
| 12.45–13.00 | Modern robotics – universal machining robot + digital twin Siemens |
| 13.00–13.15 | Battery production at Škoda Auto Jana Vydrová, Škoda Auto |
| 13.15–13.45 | Discussion KUKA, Siemens, Škoda Auto |
14.00–14.50 Industry 4.0 technology in practice
Technologies that are changing the world of manufacturing. See for yourself that they are achievable for your operations too.
Host: Petr Bartošík
| 14.00–14.15 | Quality control in production Jakub Kopecký, Pavel Burget T-Mobile, CIIRC |
| 14.15–14.30 | Modernization and retrofitting as a path to digitizing existing production technology David Suchý Siemens and Škoda JS |
| 14.30–14.40 | Digital twins in industry Michael Celeng, Twinzo |
| 14.40–14.50 | Digital twin of hybrid surface treatment technologies Petr Musil, DEL |
9.30–10.00 EIT Manufacturing Startups: Today an idea, tomorrow a revolution
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10.00–11.00 Brno: where a #stronger future is born
| 10.00–11.00 | Performing on the Digi stage:
Host: Jitka Řeháková, Česká spořitelna |
11.00–12.00 How testbeds help companies grow: Artificial intelligence and innovation in practice
University industrial testbeds in Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, linked within RICAIP and the European initiative TEF AI-MATTERS, will present specific examples of how independent research infrastructure can help companies of all sizes to implement innovation and artificial intelligence.
Host: David Pešek
| 11.00–11.05 | Presentation of the Prague, Brno, and Ostrava testbed network |
| 11.05–11.45 | Case studies of testbed–industry collaboration #1 AI for autonomous robotics |
| 11.45–12.00 | How to start working with the testbed? An invitation to further cooperation and practical guidance on how to get started. What to prepare for, what to expect, and how to manage projects (intellectual property, contracts, financing). Ondřej Beránek, AI-MATTERS, CIIRC ČVUT David Pešek, Innovation Manager, EDIH CTU |
12.30–13.15 Specific solutions for specific operations
Automation in demanding and specific operations.
Host: Alena Nováková
| 12.30–12.45 | Siemens company presentation Siemens |
| 12.45–13.00 | Logistics systems T-Mobile a Česká pošta |
| 13.00–13.15 | Energy management in Škoda Auto's digital twin Lukáš Altman Kousal, Škoda Auto |
13.15–14.50 Where 5G helps
Deploying 5G where speed and reliability play a key role. From manufacturing to audiovisuals to crisis situations.
Hosts: Alena Nováková, Lukáš A. Kousal
| 13.15–13.30 | Autonomous robotic inspection in critical operations and terrain Olga Jedličková and robopes Smart Informatics |
| 13.30–13.45 | 5G for TV and multimedia – Slicing and Data Shower Lukáš Abazid, T-Mobile Tomáš Veselý, Smart Informatics Petr Michalec, Česká televize |
| 13.45–14.00 | Use of BTS drones or robotic dogs in rescue operations Jakub Kopecký, T-Mobile Olga Jedličková, Smart Informatics Lukáš Koudela, HZSCR |
| 14.00–14.20 | Live broadcast from the scene of an incident as a modern crisis management tool Tomáš Veselý, Smart Informatics Lukáš Koudela, HZSCR |
| 14.20–14.50 | Discussion |
14.50–16.00 Energy optimization in production
Energy-efficient production reduces operating costs and emissions and helps companies meet ESG criteria. How to optimize energy use in practice?
Host: Lukáš A. Kousal
| 14.50–15.05 | Energy management in energy-intensive operations Siemens |
| 15.05–15.20 | Energy Management in Industrial Companies Kryštof Hána, HE Consulting |
| 15.20–15.35 | Innogy company presentation Innogy |
| 15.35–16.00 | Discussion HE Consulting, Siemens, Škoda Auto, Innogy |
| 9.30–10.45 | Škoda Auto and Technological Literacy A lecture that opens the door to the world of modern technology. Students will have the opportunity to learn about topics such as electromobility, artificial intelligence, 5G networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), cyber security, and robotics. The aim is to show that technology is not boring and that the younger generation can be at the epicenter of the technological revolution. |
| 10.50–11.40 | Česká spořitelna Business Academy: From idea to business in 72 hours Come and hear how to quickly and effectively turn an idea into a business. You will learn how to spot opportunities, what entrepreneurship is, and how to put it into practice. We will introduce you to the Entrepreneurship Academy—a simple tool that will guide you step by step to a successful business plan. |
| 11.45–12.15 | Practical polytechnic education with T-Mobile Come and try out T-Mobile's IoT kits for polytechnic education. The IoT teaching kits contain professional sensors and mobile data services, experimental sensors, and other electronic devices for developing your own products and services. Two types of IoT kits will be on display. The first focuses on technical and workshop applications. The second focuses on agriculture, sustainability, and the environment. |
| 12.15–12.45 | Space and astronautics with Jan Spratek Jan Spratek's lecture will explain complex scientific phenomena in the field of space technology and astronautics in an understandable and entertaining way. Jan works as a specialist in astronautics at the Prague Planetarium. Among other things, he led the Planetum-1 project, which launched the first Czech educational satellite into Earth's orbit in 2022. He focuses on popularizing space and astronautics in the Czech Republic and is actively involved in the development of educational programs for students and teachers. For his exceptional contribution to education and the popularization of science, he received the prestigious ESA Champion award from the European Space Agency. |