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Rudi Panjtar

CEO

Zavod KC STV

Ljubljana, Slovenia

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I boast a multifaceted career spanning several industries. I have been involved national and European agendas in AI and process control technologies.

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Zavod KC STV

Zavod KC STV

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

In 2016, member companies of the Technology Network for Process Control (TM TVP) consortium established KC STV as a legal entity. KC STV connects public research institutions and companies in transferring knowledge and technologies related to process control technologies into industrial practice. KC STV has a research group for advanced process control technologies registered with the Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS). KC STV is an independent member of the Slovenian Strategic Research and Innovation Partnership for the Factories of the Future (SRIP ToP). As innovation cluster of advanced process control technologies (STV) with 39 members covers the vertical value chain of intelligent control systems for future factories, as well as the horizontal network of process control technologies. Our program covers multiple priority technological directions in fields of automatization, informatization and cyberization that are applicable across different technological domains.
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About me

Rudi Panjtar, a distinguished figure in the technology landscape, boasts a multifaceted career spanning several industries. With a foundation in electrical engineering, he has navigated through roles encompassing software development, project management, and strategic leadership. Panjtar's journey includes significant contributions to companies ranging from laboratory equipment manufacturers to software firms, where he played pivotal roles in driving digitalization, innovation, and market expansion.

His expertise extends across diverse domains, from embedded systems and barcode technology to network infrastructure and computer vision. Panjtar's leadership has been instrumental in steering companies through transformative phases, from conceptualizing and executing large-scale projects to forging strategic partnerships and securing funding from entities like the European Union.

Notably, Panjtar has been deeply involved in shaping national and European agendas, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and process control technologies. His leadership of SRIP Factories of the future with proactive engagement in Slovenian Smart Specialisation Strategy and initiatives like the Slovenian AI Strategy, his leadership roles in technological networks underscore his commitment to driving technological advancement at both regional and global levels.

As Managing Director of KC STV, Panjtar continues to spearhead initiatives at the forefront of advanced control technologies, integrating AI into industrial processes and solidifying his reputation as a visionary leader shaping the future of technology in Europe.

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Skills

  • AI
  • smart manufacturing
  • virtual factory
  • Industry 4.0
  • digitalisation

Interests

  • AI
  • AI in manufacturing
  • virtual factory