Discover the world of tomorrow at the World of Industry, Technology & Science

The World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS) is the place where professionals in industry, technology and science meet and exchange knowledge. From September 24 to 27, Jaarbeurs Utrecht is the meeting place where we build the world of tomorrow.

Prepare yourself for four days full of current developments, innovative solutions and creative ideas and speak to the leading providers in the market. Sharpen your knowledge with the comprehensive program: attend seminars on the latest technological innovations and engage in hands-on workshops. Experts from industry and science gather the latest trends and explain to you the most progressive developments live on the exhibition floor.

The WoTS brings together three unique worlds: the World of Laboratory, the World of Electronics and the World of Industry. Collectively, in these worlds you will find over 430 companies showcasing the most talked-about innovations, services and solutions. This makes the WoTS more than a trade fair; it is a platform where people with the same interests and goals come together. This is where valuable contacts and collaborations arise that extend beyond the trade show floor. 

World of Electronics 

In the World of Electronics (Hall 9) you will find developers, suppliers, installers and system integrators from the industrial electronics industry. Visit the themed pavilions or attend lectures on artificial intelligence, embedded software, circular and sustainable development and (Industrial) Internet of Things. In addition, collect various parts and components on the exhibition floor for the exhibition gadget. This year this is the Environmental Monitor: a portable measuring station that displays important parameters in the environment, such as temperature, humidity, noise and pollutants. 

World of Laboratory 

The World of Laboratory (Hall 7) brings together all relevant topics for laboratories in industry, healthcare and research. Exhibitors will inform you about the latest solutions, from furnishings and equipment to analytical instruments and chemicals. The program of seminars, workshops and X-peditions is designed to inspire as well as provide practical tips. Follow lectures and workshops on quality, safety, analytical techniques, sustainability and sample management. 

World of Industry

The World of Industry offers a total range of exhibitors from the process industry (hall 8), manufacturing, mechanical engineering, OEM and engineering (hall 11). On the exhibition floor you will find the latest solutions for the industrial sector and the seminar program will focus on food safety, Autonomous Operations, energy transition, sustainability and circularity in the process industry, cybersecurity, drive technology and robotization. Visit the Student Innovation Pavilion and get inspired by exceptional student projects.

A visit to World of Industry, Technology & Science is free.
Sign up via www.wots.nl. 

Location:
Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Hall 7, 8, 9 and 11. 

Tuesday, Sept. 24 
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 26 
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 27 
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Beer Brewing 2.0: discover it at the WoTS

The World of Industry, Technology & Science (WoTS) offers visitors and exhibitors every opportunity to transfer knowledge, present themselves and look ahead together in a solution-oriented way. This is where the social aspect of a trade fair inextricably emerges: the drinks.

Beer consists of four ingredients: water, malt, hops and yeast. For centuries, we have understood the art of brewing beer from these four basic ingredients. Nothing has changed about the chemical process, but we have made it easier thanks to technology. Until not so long ago, every step had to be prepared manually. Breweries worked more by feel than by concrete measurement data. Dirk Kop, Technical Manager at JUMO, explains what is involved now before the beer flows from the tap. During the seminar Digitalization: Use & Visualization of Data, he gives a presentation about this.

During the seminar, Kop explains the brewing process and answers the question: what determines the carbonation, flavor and fullness of beer? "If you dissect a modern brewery, you unravel a complex process that consists of numerous components," he says. "And on several levels here there is extensive digitization. To give you a modest idea: Single Pair Ethernet, IO-Link, PROFINET, PLC control, a screen and, of course, a visualization system. And with the visualization system you can watch online what is going on within the brewing process."

Huge efficiency gains

One of the advantages of automation is that we can change the various parameters more and more specifically. We are now able to turn the knobs very purposefully, so we can brew a variety of beer with a variation in taste and experience. "A small adjustment in ingredients already affects the final result," Kop explains. "The automation used by breweries is a huge efficiency gain." The difference between traditional and modern breweries is significant. A modern brewery is an industrial environment. Only the reception area still refers to the classic copper kettles and rough men wearing large leather aprons. Kop emphasizes that the automation step is responsible for the huge leap in efficiency that has transformed the beer brewing process. "Thanks to automation, we now have a huge variety of wonderful beers to choose from," he concludes. 

During his presentation, Kop explains why measurement data such as temperature, pressure, flow and level are important and how they fulfill their role in process control. In addition to JUMO, Kensan, EUCHNER and Yokogawa are also contributing to the seminar.