Kempston Controls: Plugged In!

Join us for a day of collaborative exploration as we convene key stakeholders. Together, we’ll delve into critical industry topics and challenges, while gaining valuable insights into the world of Kempston Controls. Let’s share our expertise and build stronger connections within our network. With 34 of the industries leading manufacturers in one room, this is an event you don’t want to miss...

Date: Thursday 27th March 2025.

Time: Arrivals from 9am, 4pm finish.

Location: Northants County Cricket Club, Northampton, NN1 4PR

Refreshments and Lunch will be served between 11am and 2pm.

Suppliers

Network with over 30 of the biggest manufacturers in the industry, including ABB, Eaton, SICK and Siemens, and more!

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Keynote Sessions

Gain invaluable insights during our keynote sessions led by industry experts on pressing topics.

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Innovations and Solutions

Discover the latest innovations and solutions from Kempston Controls and our partners.

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Tech Talks

Wednesday

Time	Topics	Speakers
13:15	PILZ: Understanding ISO 13849-1, Identifying and Achieving the PLr and Recent Change ISO 13849-1 is the foundation for designing Safety-Related control systems, setting internationally unified requirements for determining Performance Levels, identifying safety-related control parts, and implementing safety functions. In 2024, ISO introduced a revised edition of the standard. This presentation provides an overview of ISO 13849-1 and its key updates.	Jamie Thomas (CMSE, CECE) Key Account Manager
13:45	Siemens Why Siemens Drives? The what, where, when, why and how of drives.	Dan Monson Smith Sales Specialist Charlie Walker Digital Solutions Consultant
14:15	SICK: 5 minutes to a green light The SIG300 is a masterpiece of an IO-Link master which is ‘invisible’ for the customer; meaning that it simply works reliably and without large integration efforts right out of the box.	Charlie Walker Digital Solutions Consultant
14:45	EATON Power Management and Control Components Division The presentation covers Eaton’s Power Management & Controls Components Division (PMCC) and its products in various electrical sectors. We will highlight how Eaton provides solutions for improving business sustainability and efficiency through advanced power management and control technologies.	Reece Martin Key Account Manager
15:15	ABB: Fundamentals of UPS An overview of the need for UPS's for critical applications, plus the various types of UPS's available on the market and the differences in their topologies.	Stuart Dealing (ELSP) Sales, Service and Project Execution Leader

Thursday

Time	Topics	Speakers
9:15	PILZ: Understanding ISO 13849-1, Identifying and Achieving the PLr and Recent Changes ISO 13849-1 is the foundation for designing Safety-Related control systems, setting internationally unified requirements for determining Performance Levels, identifying safety-related control parts, and implementing safety functions. In 2024, ISO introduced a revised edition of the standard. This presentation provides an overview of ISO 13849-1 and its key updates.	Jamie Thomas (CMSE, CECE) Key Account Manager
9:45	Lenze: The Future of Drives We identify the global trends and solutions developing to meet challenges many of us face in our lives today. From DC Industries through Decentralization to the Silver Economy we will take a whistle-stop tour of innovation and a glimpse into the next 5 to 10 years including some of the ways Lenze is helping our customers to thrive in a changing world.	Bill Killock Account Manager - Distrbution
10:15	Siemens: SENTRON Digital – Condition Based Monitoring within LV Switchgear. Predict & prevent power outages before they happen to reduce unwanted asset down time.	Jimmy Higginbotham & Jordan Smith
10:45	SICK: 5 minutes to a green light The SIG300 is a masterpiece of an IO-Link master which is ‘invisible’ for the customer; meaning that it simply works reliably and without large integration efforts right out of the box.	Charlie Walker Digital Solutions Consultant
11:45	ABB: Installation solutions for the Food & Beverage industry This overview highlights ABB’s specialised installation products for the food & beverage industry and how they ensure the protection and secure connection of sensitive electrical wiring in complex processing systems. These products are crafted to meet the stringent environmental standards required in the sector, supporting plant continuity and ensuring food safety.	Neil Bullock (ELIP), Business Development Manager
13:15	PILZ: Identifying and implementing the correct Guard locking and interlocking Solutions to comply with EN ISO 14119:2023 Interlocking device selection is a common area of non-compliance in machinery safety. This presentation covers device types in EN ISO 14119:2024, addressing interlock defeat, fault exclusions, and fault masking solutions.	Jamie Thomas (CMSE, CECE) Key Account Manager
13:45	Siemens: AI for Smarter Maintenance This presentation explores how Senseye’s AI-driven predictive maintenance transforms industrial maintenance by reducing downtime, preventing failiures, and optimising asset performance.	Tamsin Turner
14:15	SICK: Out of the box – Innovative Light Curtain Muting When muting an optical device in order to differentiate between material flow and human infringement, there are many ways to achieve it. This presentation will be looking at some innovative solutions. There will also be details from safety standards, which could affect the positioning of the optical device with respect to safety separation distance from the hazard.	Strutt Senior Product Manager
14:45	EATON: Power Management and Control Components Division The presentation covers Eaton’s Power Management & Controls Components Division (PMCC) and its products in various electrical sectors. We will highlight how Eaton provides solutions for improving business sustainability and efficiency through advanced power management and control technologies.	Reece Martin Key Account Manager
15:15	ABB: Basic Principles of Power Supplies for Industrial Use An overview of some of the common power supply terminology and what it actually means, how they can affect your design and installation and best practice to avoid downtime.	Shane White (ELSB) Product Marketing Manager

How to find us!

The venue is located at The County Ground, Abington Avenue, NN1 4PR

Can be accessed via Wantage Road and the A5095.

The event hall can be found at point B, next to the main carpark at point A. Overflow parking available at point C.