Keynote Speaker - Diego Galar

KEYNOTE - JUNE 6, 2023

Diego Galar

Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

The digital transformation of industry has been rapidly accelerating thanks to one decade of Industry 4.0 enabling technologies transforming how we produce and consume goods and services. This revolution is characterized by the integration of advanced technologies into the manufacturing process, including cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing. These technologies have paved the way for the creation of digital twins, virtual representations of physical objects or systems, which can be used to optimize and improve products and services.

As we look ahead to Industry 5.0, we must consider the potential of emerging technologies such as the metaverse and industrial AI. The metaverse refers to a virtual world, a fully immersive and interconnected virtual space, where individuals can interact with each other and with digital objects. In Industry 5.0, the metaverse can be leveraged to enhance collaboration between human-machine and machine-machine, bringing together individuals from different locations and backgrounds to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions. Industrial AI, on the other hand, refers to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into industrial processes becoming the AI engine of such metaverse facilitating a new playground for industry where processes are more efficient and sustainable. This virtual space powered by AI can also be used to predict and prevent equipment failures, reducing downtime and maintenance costs, evolving the Maintenance 4.0 concept to Maintenance 5.0.

In this speech, we will explore the journey from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and discuss the role of digital twins, the metaverse, and industrial AI in achieving a sustainable, human-centric industry. We will examine the challenges and opportunities presented by these emerging technologies and their potential to transform industry. We will also look at the role of businesses, policymakers, and society in shaping the adoption of these technologies and highlight the importance of collaboration and innovation in achieving this goal.

Ultimately, this speech aims to inspire and inform individuals and organizations to embrace the possibilities of a digital future that puts people and the planet at the center of industry. By harnessing the power of emerging technologies to enhance collaboration, creativity, and sustainability, we can create a better future for all.

Dr. Diego Galar is Full Professor of Condition Monitoring in the Division of Operation and Maintenance Engineering at LTU, Luleå University of Technology where he has coordinated several European projects related to different aspects of cyber physical systems, Industry 4.0, IoT or Industrial AI and Big Data. He was also involved in the SKF UTC centre located in Lulea focused on SMART bearings and also actively involved in national projects with the Swedish industry or funded by Swedish national agencies like Vinnova.

He was also principal researcher in Tecnalia (Spain), heading the Maintenance and Reliability research group within the Division of Industry and Transport and Professor in Skovde University holding the Volvo chair.

He has authored more than five hundred journal and conference papers, books and technical reports in the field of maintenance, working also as member of editorial boards, scientific committees and chairing international journals and conferences and actively participating in national and international committees for standardization and R&D in the topics of reliability and maintenance.

In the international arena, he has been visiting Professor in the Polytechnic of Braganza (Portugal), University of Valencia and NIU (USA) and the Universidad Pontificia Católica de Chile. Currently, he is currently visiting professor in University of Sunderland (UK), University of Maryland (USA), and Chongqing University in China.