Smart Manufacturing Experience Event Brochure

Smart Manufacturing eXperience

Is THE intersection of eXcellence.

In this dynamic era of innovation, smart technologies like additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and advanced analytics are all having a significant impact on manufacturing.

These tech tools coupled with people and knowledge drive innovation, productivity, workforce development, and more.

83% of manufacturers say the obstacles they face are accelerating digital transformation.

85% of manufacturers have already invested or plan to invest in AI / ML this year.

86% of surveyed manufacturing executives believe that smart factory solutions will be the primary drivers of competitiveness in the next five years. 32%

of supply chain leaders say evolving their digital workforce is a top priority. of manufacturing businesses said they plan to spend 10% or more on software compared to last year.

Source: Rockwell Automation – 9th

Manufacturing Report, Deloitte, Gartner

WELCOME TO WELCOME TO 2024

Smart Manufacturing Experience has been designed to be a more intimate, focused, and experiential event. Top technology providers will demonstrate specific products and solutions to a forward-thinking audience ready to explore and implement smart manufacturing technologies.

Produced by Trusted Manufacturing Leaders

SME, CESMII, AMT, and AMI have partnered to bring an immersive experience of interactive learning and groundbreaking technology to drive productivity and efficiency for small- to medium-sized manufacturers.

Reap the Benefits of Smart Manufacturing

The time is now to start implementing the transformative technologies that can decrease downtime, provide powerful insights into your operations, drive productivity and ensure the future of your business.

5 Reasons to Attend Smart Manufacturing Experience

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EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

The Smart Manufacturing Experience has been produced in partnership with industry associations, leading OEMs and suppliers who know the challenges manufacturers face, as well as the types of enabling technology needed to advance the industry.

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CONNECT AND SHARE

The Smart Manufacturing Experience attracts thinkers, doers, and decision makers. You’ll be sideby-side with the industry’s sharpest professionals, who do what you do and look forward to meeting and exchanging ideas. 2

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DISCOVER NEW SOLUTIONS

Meet face-to-face with technology providers ready to address your specific challenges and provide you with custom solutions. Meet the experts, participate in one-on-one consultations, and compare the latest products and services.

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TAILOR YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Choose from countless opportunities, including a technology showcase, complimentary keynotes, panels, and Smart Manufacturing Theater presentations to customize your experience.

GAIN EXPERT KNOWLEDGE

The Smart Manufacturing Experience serves up industry leaders and early adopters eager to share proven strategies and tactics. Learn from their successes and discover what to look out for as you plan what’s next for your company’s future growth.

Unlock Exclusive Value: Hosted Buyer Program Visit smartmanufacturingexperience.com to receive complimentary registration ($395 value) and save now through May 31, 2024. Enter Promo Code SMART24 when registering to take advantage of this offer.

Your event registration gives you access to the Technology Showcase, Breakfast and Lunch Keynote Series Presentations, Featured Speaker Presentations, Tech Hub Presentations, and Daily Networking Receptions.

TIME TUESDAY, JUNE 4

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration

Women of Smart Experience Event

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Technology Showcase Open

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Smart Manufacturing Theater: Breakfast Cafe

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Keynote Series Presentation: Manufacturing Readiness & The Digital Adoption Demystification

Susan Carlock, VP Business Development, Mursix Corp.

Featured Speaker: Industrial Metaverse: Virtual Manufacturing Engineering

Eric Kam, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, ESI

Tech Hub: Navigating Low-Risk MES Implementations: Insights from the PINpoint Way

Rob MacMillian, Chairman, Founder, PINpoint Information Systems

Featured Speaker: From Prototype to Production: Design Thinking for Robotics Startups

Jen Apicella, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Robotics Network

Tech Hub: Cyber Risk Assessment

Vince Rendon - Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Instructor, CyManII

Joe Mallen, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning, CyManII

Tech Hub: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Custom Automation

Grace McCubbin, Chief Executive Officer, Darmok Designs

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Tom McCubbin, Chief Engineer, Darmok Designs

Featured Speaker: Fireside Chat - Cybersecurity on the Shop Floor

Brian Luffy, Director of Engineering, CyManII

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Smart Manufacturing Theater: Lunch Cafe

Keynote Series Presentation: The Brave New World: How AI and Other Advanced Technologies Will Improve Your Company’s Workforce Performance, Driving Productivity and Innovation on Your Smart Manufacturing Journey

Moderator: Paul Boris, Co-Founder, Stealth Manufacturing AI

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Panelist: Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer, SME

Susan Carlock, VP Business Development, Mursix Corp.

David Romero, Scientific Vice-Chairman & Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, World Manufacturing Foundation & Tecnológico de Monterrey University

John Zappa, Director of Product Management, ARMInstitute

Tech Hub: The Future of Factory Work as Flexible

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Rahil Siddiqui, CEO/Co-Founder, Gig and Take

Featured Speaker: Pittsburgh's Manufacturing Future: How CESMII and Penn State New Kensington's Digital Foundry Partner for Smart Manufacturing

Sherri McCleary, Executive Director, Digital Foundry

Haresh Malkani, Chief Technology Officer, CESMII

Tech Hub: Connected Workflows that Put the Right Person in the Right Job at the Right Time

Anthony Offredi, Director, Customer Advisory, Quickbase

Featured Speaker: Heavy Metal AI: Behind the Scenes with Delta Bravo and Nucor Steel

John McAliley, CTO, Delta Bravo

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Tech Hub: Production Scheduling Reinvented

Mark Lilly, President & CEO, LillyWorks, Inc.

Featured Speaker: De-Risking Robotics for Manufacturing

Jay Douglass, ARM Institure Chief Operating Officer, ARM Robotics Network

Tech Hub: Why Secure Data Collection & Standardization Matter

Rob Longfellow, Chief Technology Officer, Juxtum

3:30 pm – 5:00 PM Technology Showcase Reception

TIME WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Technology Showcase Open

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Smart Manufacturing Theater: Breakfast Cafe

EVENT AT A GLANCE

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Keynote Series Presentation: Enabling the Model-Based Enterprise — Evolving a Traditional Manufacturing Company into a Technology-Driven Company

Todd Kackley, VP & CIO, Textron Inc.

Featured Speaker: The Future of Manufacturing Work - Next 10 Years

Moderator: Annette Vickers, Senior Research Manager, ARM Institute

Panelist: Lisa Masciantonio, Chief Workforce Officer, ARM Institute

Christophe Combemale, Assistant Research Professor, Carnegie Mellon University

Steve Wray, Executive Director of the Block Center for Technology and Society, Carnegie Mellon University

Tech Hub: Prevent Failure in Your Data-Driven Journeys

Kevin Jones, President/CEO, Ectobox, Inc.

Featured Speaker: Accelerating the Adoption of Additive Manufacturing

Kimberly Gibson, Ecosystem Director, America Makes

John Barnes, Founder and Managing Director, The Barnes Global Advisors

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Tech Hub: Manufacturing Starts with Simulation

Graham Wloch, Director of Business Development, Visual Components North America Inc.

Featured Speaker: How Danish Robotics Technologies are Solving SME’s Challenges

Søren Elmer Kristensen, Chief Executive Officer, Odense Robotics

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Smart Manufacturing Theater: Lunch Cafe

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Tech Hub: Live Fire Simulation & Crisis Simulation

Joe Mallen, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning, CyManII

Vince Rendon, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Instructor, CyManII

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Keynote Series Presentation: Manufacturing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

David Romero, Scientific Vice-Chairman & Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, World Manufacturing Foundation & Tecnológico de Monterrey University

Tech Hub: Solving Manufacturing Challenges with Time Series Data

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Keynote Series Presentation

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Zoe Steinkamp, Developer Advocate, InfluxData

Featured Speaker: How Traditional Continuous Improvement Yields to Today's Contemporary Tools

Patrick Gaughan, Partner and Founding Member, Axiom Manufacturing Systems

Tech Hub: Driving Growth: Smart and Connected Manufacturing Solutions

Frank Hutto, Principal Consultant, Deltek TIP Technologies

Featured Speaker: Navigating Cybersecurity Threats: A Guide for Manufacturers

Howard Grimes, Chief Executive Officer, CyManII

Tech Hub: How to Run More Efficiently on the Floor

Nick Christie, Vice President of Operations, TEK-Industrial

Featured Speaker: Elevate Your Smart Manufacturing Strategy with Human-Centric Investments

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Will Healy III, Global Segment Manager, Universal Robots

Kevin Davidson, Sr. Director of Operations, Methods Machine Tools

3:30 pm – 5:00 PM Technology Showcase Reception

Disruptions Transforming Manufacturing eXplore Smart Manufacturing

Prepare to be inspired, educated, and empowered as we explore the limitless potential of smart manufacturing technologies.

Each technology plays an integral role in small- to medium-sized manufacturers’ road to success, either separately or working together in harmony.

Automation & Robotics — Increase speed, consistency, and safety, leading to higher production volumes, lower error rates, and improved worker conditions.

Data Analytics — Enables manufacturers to identify production inefficiencies, anticipate market trends, enhance supply chain management, and customize products to customer preferences.

Cybersecurity — Secures smart manufacturing processes, supply chains, and critical data, resulting in energy-efficient, optimized manufacturing operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine

Learning (ML) — Optimize production processes, enhance quality control, and predict maintenance needs, increasing manufacturer productivity.

Additive Manufacturing — Streamlines prototyping, reduces waste, and offers design flexibility, improving efficiency, lead times, and cost savings for manufacturers.

Industrial IoT — Provides advanced analytics, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance that minimize equipment failures, lower operational expenses, and improve overall production quality.

Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) — Improve training, design, data visualization, and simulation, contributing to better product development and customer engagement.

Workforce Transformation — Upskill and reskill workers, adopt digital tools, and foster a culture of continuous learning to equip your workforce with the skills and tools needed to stay competitive.

How is your company applying these transformations to your manufacturing operations?

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The eXchange of Ideas

The Smart Manufacturing Experience is the exchange of ideas, encouraging a higher level of thinking to remain competitive in Industry 4.0. Small- and medium-sized manufacturers will have the opportunity to connect with large OEMs and trusted sources to gain insights and pathways into how to get started on their journeys to successful implementation of smart technologies.

What to eXpect at Smart Manufacturing Experience

Technology Showcase: Discover the future of manufacturing by immersing yourself in the Technology Showcase. Smart Manufacturing Experience provides an opportunity to engage with technologies that are leading the smart revolution. Discuss your challenges and find the answers that work for you.

Keynote Series: Don’t miss your chance to see, hear, and meet leading experts in smart manufacturing. Our thoughtfully curated lineup brings together some of the most renowned names in the industry for inspiring keynote presentations.

Smart Manufacturing Theater: Join us for captivating presentations at the Smart Manufacturing Theater. Learn from selected fetured speakers who will delve into the latest trends, real-world business cases, and opportunities for integrating smart technologies into your operations.

Tech Hub Presentations: Stay at the forefront of smart manufacturing developments with our Tech Hub Presentations. These insightful, 20-minute presentations with Q&A sessions will bring you up to speed on developments in this ever-changing field. These presentations are offered by a select group of exhibiting sponsors.

Event Features engage

Networking: Smart Manufacturing Experience offers the ideal platform to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas. You will have the opportunity to forge valuable partnerships that drive your smart manufacturing initiatives to new heights.

JUNE 4–5

David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA

TECH HUB PRESENTATIONS

Tuesday, June 4

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Navigating Low-Risk MES Implementations:

Insights from the PINpoint Way

Rob MacMillian, Chairman, Founder, PINpoint Information Systems

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Cyber Risk Assessment

Vince Rendon - Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Instructor, CyManII

Joe Mallen, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning, CyManII

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Small Manufacturers with Custom Automation

Grace McCubbin, Chief Executive Officer, Darmok Designs

Tom McCubbin, Chief Engineer, Darmok Designs

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

The Future of Factory Work as Flexible

Rahil Siddiqui, CEO/Co-Founder, Gig and Take

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Connected Workflows that Put the Right Person in the Right Job at the Right Time

Anthony Offredi, Director, Customer Advisory, Quickbase

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Production Scheduling Reinvented

Mark Lilly, President & CEO, LillyWorks, Inc.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Why Secure Data Collection & Standardization Matters

Rob Longfellow, Chief Technology Officer, Juxtum

Wednesday, June 5

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Prevent Failure in your Data-Driven Journeys

Kevin Jones, President/CEO, Ectobox, Inc.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Manufacturing Starts with Simulation

Graham Wloch, Director of Business Development, Visual Components North America Inc.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Live Fire Simulation & Crisis Simulation

Joe Mallen, Assistant Director, Experiential Learning, CyManII

Vince Rendon, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Instructor, CyManII

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Solving Manufacturing Challenges with Time Series Data

Zoe Steinkamp, Developer Advocate, InfluxData

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Driving Growth: Smart and Connected

Manufacturing Solutions

Frank Hutto, Principal Consultant, Deltek TIP Technologies

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

How to Run More Efficiently on the Floor

Nick Christie, Vice President of Operations, TEK-Industrial

Schedule subject to change.

KEYNOTE SERIES

Industry Experts Provide SMART Insights

Learn proven strategies from the leaders in smart manufacturing. These keynote presentations provide insight into the technologies and processes you’ll experience as you tour the Technology Showcase.

Tuesday, June 4 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Manufacturing Readiness & the Digital Adoption Demystification

We live in an ever-changing environment, especially in manufacturing. As companies try to maintain competitiveness by adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, improving customer and worker satisfaction IS the reality. These new technologies are creating a shift in job roles, and what your parents or grandparents knew of manufacturing is far in the past.

Small- and medium-sized manufacturers are at risk if they do not adopt these technologies from a process and people perspective. How small- and medium-sized enterprises engage in adopting digital technologies is critical to our survival. We cannot be the ones left behind waving to the competition as they pass us by. Learn about a family business’s journey to advance its organization and its and the people, and its success in staying in the race and coming out ahead.

Sponsored by:

Susan Carlock Co-Owner & Executive Vice President Mursix Corp.

Tuesday, June 4 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM

The Brave New World: How AI and Other Advanced Technologies Will Improve Your Company’s Workforce Performance, Driving Productivity and Innovation on Your Smart Manufacturing Journey

Manufacturers require a modern workforce that can take advantage of artificial intelligence systems and a smart manufacturing mindset to deliver optimized workstreams, faster insights, and highest levels of quality and performance. Whether you are a small or large manufacturing employer, your ability to recruit, train, and align your workforce with these powerful new technologies resides at the center of your organization’s transformation and will shape your unique path forward.

This panel will discuss how AI is transforming the future of the manufacturing workforce and how companies are leveraging technology and investing in their employees, putting the worker at the center of innovation.

Panelist

Jeannine Kunz Chief Workforce Development Officer SME

Sponsored by:

Susan Carlock Co-Owner & Executive Vice President Mursix Corp.

David Romero Scientific Vice-Chairman & Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, World Manufacturing Foundation & Tecnológico de Monterrey University

Moderator

Paul Boris Co-Founder Stealth Manufacturing AI

John Zappa Director of Product Management ARM Institute

KEYNOTE SERIES

Wednesday, June 5 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Enabling the Model-Based Enterprise — Evolving a Traditional Manufacturing Company into a Technology-Driven Company

In this keynote presentation, Todd Kackley, Textron VP & CIO, describes the transformation of a traditional manufacturing company into a technology-driven company through the lens of a digital transformational leader. Faced with an opportunity to compete for and win the largest modernization program in the history of Army aviation, Bell Textron responded by investing in engineering and manufacturing, aligning with digital enterprise capabilitiesand embracing model-based engineering and Industry 4.0 smart factory of the future concepts.

Get insights into the key enablers supporting this digital transformation as well as challenges such as legacy processes, data silos, balancing investment priorities and resistance to change. The vision of a model-based enterprise (MBE) is explained, emphasizing digital twins and their benefits not only in engineering, but also from the perspective of manufacturing and throughout the entire product lifecycle. Kackley will share key considerations for MBE enablement, including a perspective on data, technology, talent and leveraging these capabilities for competitive advantage.

Sponsored by:

Todd Kackley Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Textron Inc.

Wednesday, June 5 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Manufacturing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Despite challenges like talent shortage and data accuracy, manufacturing companies recognize artificial intelligence's potential for competitive advantage. This keynote delves into the World Manufacturing Forum report on “Manufacturing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” It highlights the growing importance of smart manufacturing powered by artificial intelligence, and addresses a span of industrial artificial intelligence applications at various manufacturing levels, from demand forecasting to shop floor optimization. This keynote emphasizes the need for workforce training and ethical considerations, addressing transparency, privacy, and compliance in artificial intelligence applications deployment. Recommendations aiming to facilitate industrial artificial intelligence adoption sustainably, advocating for awareness, standards, and regulatory support, will be provided.

David Romero Scientific Vice-Chairman & Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, World Manufacturing Foundation & Tecnológico de Monterrey University

Sponsored by:

Tuesday, June 4

SMART MANUFACTURING THEATER PRESENTATIONS: FEATURED SPEAKERS

Gain New Perspectives from Dynamic Conversations

Hear how various manufacturing leaders are addressing key challenges you may be facing in your business. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Industrial Metaverse: Virtual Manufacturing Engineering

Virtual Reality (VR), eXtended Reality (XR), and other spatial computing topics get a lot of attention in the realm of workforce training, just-in-time work instructions, customer marketing, digital twin visualization and remote conferencing. However, one area often overlooked is the application of VR and XR for product development and manufacturing process planning. In this presentation we will show how VR and XR are being used to allow engineers, designers, manufacturing method planners, and service process engineers to transcend time and space to experience the products and processes of tomorrow, today.

Eric Kam Solution Market Strategist Smart Factory ESI Group

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

From Prototype to Production: Design Thinking for Robotics Startups

This session will focus on the crucial role that prototyping and design play in the commercialization and scaling of robotics companies. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how strategic design and prototyping not only accelerate product development but also pave the way for successful market entry and scalability. Some areas of focus for this session will include:

Prototyping for Precision: Explore how prototyping serves as a critical step in refining robotics designs to meet specific market needs and user requirements.

Design Thinking in Robotics: Discuss the integration of design thinking into robotics to enhance functionality, user experience, and aesthetic appeal, crucial for standing out in a competitive marketplace.

Strategies for Scaling: Will touch on methods and strategies that companies can employ to scale their operations from prototype to full-scale production efficiently.

12:30 - 1:00 PM

Fireside Chat — Cybersecurity on the Shop Floor

CyManII Director of Engineering Brian Luffy will discover and address cyber challenges and concerns. Through discussions, manufacturers can learn how to collaborate with CyManII to mitigate risks. Audience members will be encouraged to ask questions to help inform their own operations.

Brian Luffy Director of Engineering CyManII

Jennifer Apicella Executive Director Pittsburgh Robotics in Manufacturing

Tuesday, June 4

SMART MANUFACTURING THEATER PRESENTATIONS: FEATURED SPEAKERS

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Pittsburgh's Manufacturing Future: How CESMII and Penn State New Kensington's Digital Foundry Partner for Smart Manufacturing

Experience the future of manufacturing as CESMII, the national smart manufacturing institute, collaborates with the Digital Foundry at New Kensington, a regional smart manufacturing innovation center, to usher in a new era of industrial innovation in Pittsburgh. Together, these pioneering entities are leveraging cutting-edge technologies and expertise to transform traditional manufacturing processes into smart, efficient, and data-driven operations. Through collaborative research, development, and implementation initiatives, they are empowering local industries with advanced tools and strategies, positioning Pittsburgh at the forefront of the smart manufacturing revolution. Join us on this journey as we redefine the possibilities of manufacturing excellence in the Steel City and beyond.

Haresh Malkani Chief Technology Officer CESMII

Sherri McCleary Executive Director Penn State / Digital Foundry at New Kensington

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Heavy Metal AI: Behind the Scenes with Delta Bravo and Nucor

All we hear about is data and AI, but have you ever seen a real live Industrial AI Copilot?

John McAliley, CTO at Delta Bravo AI, takes you behind the scenes of how Nucor Steel’s predictive quality AI was built, sharing the process, lessons learned and how the solution empowered a new generation of workers to achieve better results. This workshop gets into the details and feature a live demo of Nucor’s AI solution. As a bonus, McAliley will share Delta Bravo’s AI Value Framework, used to identify, score and prioritize use cases with more than 90 industry leaders since 2016. This is a can’t-miss presentation for anyone seeking to improve operations through better use of data.

3:00 - 3:30 PM

De-Risking Robotics for Manufacturing

The ARM Institute’s Robotics Manufacturing Hub makes robotics more accessible to small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) by helping manufacturers in the Pittsburgh region navigate and minimize the risks associated with adopting robotics, explore off-the-shelf solutions, and solve unique technical challenges in testing and prototyping. The Robotics Manufacturing Hub is funded through the Pittsburgh region’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge award and is provided to SMMs in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region at no cost. Join this session to learn about our derisking process, lessons learned, use cases, and actionable ways you can apply these findings to your own firm.

John McAliley

Chief Technology Officer Delta Bravo

Jay Douglass Chief Operating Officer

Wednesday, June 5

SMART MANUFACTURING THEATER PRESENTATIONS: FEATURED SPEAKERS

11:00 - 11:30 AM

The Future of Manufacturing Work over the Next 10 Years

The ARM Institute, in partnership with the Block Center for Technology and Society at Carnegie Mellon University, recently completed a 10-year outlook on the future of manufacturing work. This study was born out of a need to understand manufacturing workforce trends caused by disruptive technologies such as robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence to prepare the manufacturing workforce for the future nature of work. The study leverages leverage existing research and the expertise of the ARM Institute and Block Center teams and of organizations — education providers, manufacturers, robotics companies, and unions— to gain insight on workforce issues and programs that are helping prepare workers for the next 10 years of manufacturing. Attend this session to learn about the study highlights, ask questions, and receive a free copy of the study.

Panelists

Steve Wray

Executive Director of the Block Center for Technology and Society Carnegie Mellon University

Assistant Research Professor, Engineering and Public Policy / Principal Partner Carnegie Mellon University / Valdos Consulting

Lisa Masciantonio Chief Workforce Officer, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute

Annette Vickers Sr. Strategy & Market Analyst, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM)

Christophe Combemale

Moderator

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Accelerating the Adoption of Additive Manufacturing

Join Kimberly Gibson and John Barns as they discuss the critical role additive manufacturing plays in helping manufacturers of all sizes accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies into production. Topics include the advancement of additive manufacturing technology, growing and retaining the workforce, expanding the ecosystem and more. The session will end with an interactive audience q&a.

12:15 - 12:45 PM

How Danish Robotics Technologies are Solving SME’s Challenges

Manufacturers worldwide face similar challenges: workforce shortages, supply chain issues, not to mention the continuous need to remain competitive. Robotics, automation and drone technologies are part of the solution to these challenges – and thanks to its high innovation level, Denmark is providing valuable robotic solutions for the global market.

As CEO of Odense Robotics, Denmark’s national cluster for robotics, automation and drone technologies, Søren Elmer Kristensen will deep dive into how Denmark’s thriving robotics industry is leading the way. This talk will include examples of Danish robotics solutions solving challenges in the manufacturing industry.

Kimberly Gibson Ecosystem Director America Makes

John Barnes

Founder and Managing Director The Barnes Global Advisors

Søren Elmer Kristensen Chief Executive Officer Odense Robotics

Wednesday, June 5

SMART MANUFACTURING THEATER PRESENTATIONS: FEATURED SPEAKERS

2:00 - 2:30 PM

How Traditional Continuous Improvement Yields to Today's Contemporary Tools

Compare doing things the old-school way — with Excel and stopwatches — instead of with digital tools. Find out why digital transformations beat old-school continuous improvement, and discover — through real-world stories about real-world people — why digitalization is important. Also discover the pitfalls to avoid, and the organizational, human and physical tools that can help. Learn how to get started and why it matters.

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Navigating Cybersecurity Threats: A Guide for Manufacturers

In 2023, manufacturing was once again the top-attacked industry for the third year in a row, representing more than 25% of cyberattacks within the top 10 industries. This presentation educates small- to medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) on the threats facing their business: ransomware, valid credentials, and infostealer attacks. Current data on types of attacks focused on manufacturers, as well as prevention strategies, leadership's role in fostering a cybersecurity culture, and the importance of collaboration will be covered. Furthermore, this presentation will introduce how to collaborate with CyManII (The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute). Attendees will learn about CyManII’s Industry Use Cases (IUC) aimed at improving the security posture of SMMs and leave with actionable steps to enhance defenses against Cybersecurity Threats

Patrick Gaughan

Partner and Founding Member

Axiom Manufacturing Systems

Howard Grimes Chief Executive Officer CyManII

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Elevate Your Smart Manufacturing Strategy with Human-Centric Investments

With rising material and labor costs, lots of equipment beyond end-of-life, and challenges with recruiting and retaining workers, manufacturing leaders are challenged on multiple fronts today. Many turn to traditional automation as the answer, but the inflexibility and high upfront investment make many applications impossible to justify. With smart automation technologies, the worker is put at the center of the production process, eliminating boring, injury-prone tasks with technology. Putting people at the center of the technology decision creates a powerful symbiotic relationship by focusing the worker on creative and problem-solving tasks while having the technology do the work people hate. This shows future employees that you make investments in your people and create better worker engagement, which helps you retain your workforce at a higher rate and raises profitability across the organization. In a fun and fast format, we’ll wrap with how to make a successful automation decision, providing a clear action plan for your automation journey that can be followed regardless of your starting point.

ELEVATE YOUR SMART

MANUFACTURING

EXPERIENCE WITH THE SME+ APP

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Will Healy III Global Industry Segment Manager Teradyne / Universal Robots

Kevin Davidson Sr. Director of Operations, Methods Machine Tools

Tuesday, June 4

SME Career Development Forum Panels

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Conference Room 318

SME Career Development Forum Luncheon Panel: Reimagining Manufacturing Careers in the Digital Age

The SMX Career Development Forum enables attendees to network, share ideas and experiences. It is an interactive event designed to enhance career development and grow future generations of leaders in digital manufacturing.

Engage in candid discussions, forge valuable connections, and gain insights from industry leaders. Experts will examine the future of manufacturing jobs and skillsets that are needed in the digital era. Learn from industry leaders who have played a role in the implementation of intelligent, digitized and automated solutions within their organizations. Experts will discuss their own pathways and answer your questions. Get ready to explore a spectrum of roles as industry representatives provide an insider's view of their organizations. Act now and secure your spot — your future self will thank you for making this pivotal move.

Panelists

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Conference Room

318

Navigating Your Career Workshop

Industry thought leader, Paul Oldroyd will discuss navigating your career and progression through career stages. It is important to understand your interpersonal strengths and weaknesses as well as variables that affect your future career trajectory. Emerging professionals and students will gain useful information to develop and execute their professional development plans including training, career stages and transitions. This will be an interactive event.

Paul Oldroyd

Jennifer Coyne

Women Leading Smart Manufacturing into the Future and Beyond.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Conference Room 315

Advancing Women in Manufacturing: Leadership, Networking, and Community Impact

SME and Women in Manufacturing (WiM) are excited to bring you the Women of SMART Experience on Tuesday, June 4. Attendees will experience a unique blend of leadership workshops, insightful sessions on leading women in the industry, networking opportunities, and a meaningful charitable experience.

Join us as we unite to showcase the valuable impact that women are making in the manufacturing industry and the community. Attendees will grow professionally through networking with smart manufacturing peers and walk away with new smart takeaways to enhance their personal and professional development, as well as spend a few hours in the afternoon networking by joining together in a community service project.

When you register for the Women of SMART Experience, you will receive complimentary registration to the Smart Manufacturing Experience.

Event Pricing - $149 per person

LEARNING PROGRAM

No matter what smart manufacturing challenges you're facing, you'll find insightful Keynote Series, Featured Speaker and Tech Hub presentations that will help solve your smart transformation challenges. Hear from industry experts who will describe their transformation implementing technology-driven initiatives to increase profitability, save costs, secure data and find talent to remain competitive in today's fast-changing digital environment.

TECHNOLOGY TOPICS

• Additive Manufacturing

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)

• Automation & Robotics

• Business & Workforce Transformation

• Cybersecurity

• Data Analytics

• Industrial IoT: Sensors to Platform

• Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) / Mixed Reality (MR)

SECURE MANUFACTURING is Smart Manufacturing

TUESDAY,

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1pm-1:30pm

Co-located Event June 4-5

Learn and Connect at Smart Manufacturing Experience

Tech Hub Presentations

Head straight to the Tech Hub, the central point for industry experts who can address your specific smart manufacturing challenges. These insightful, 20-minute presentations with Q&A sessions foster an environment of collaboration. Engage with smart minds, work through problems together, and find the information you need to optimize your operations.

Tooling U-SME’s tuX event is co-located with the Smart Manufacturing Experience.

At tuX you can learn how to strategically align your training program to maximize your bottom-line impact. Join with manufacturers, educators, human resources professionals, trainers, and workforce experts dedicated to closing the skills gap.

Workforce transformation is critically important when implementing smart manufacturing technologies. Through presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, learn how you can grow your worker pipeline, onboard new staff, and upskill your incumbent workforce. Hear from your peers how their commitment to training and development helped them successfully reduce scrap, increase production, and prepare for new technology. Located in Conference Room 319

Smart Manufacturing Theater Presentations

Hear expert presentations on trends, business cases and opportunities for implementing advanced manufacturing technologies in your operations, and understand the impact of smart manufacturing on your business.

Check: smartmanufacturingexperience.com for the complete schedule of the Tech Hubs and Smart Manufacturing Theater Presentations

Networking Receptions

The Smart Manufacturing Experience Networking Receptions offer guests the ability to network with smart manufacturing thought leaders, collaborate on projects, meet sponsors and mingle with the event attendees.

Reconnect with old friends, make new contacts and meet others who are implementing smart technologies. The networking receptions are complimentary with your registration. Simply select one or both receptions when registering.

Tuesday, June 4 - Technology Showcase Reception

Wednesday, June 5 - Technology Showcase Reception

National,

Regional, and Industry

Partners Uniting for Smart Manufacturing Solutions

The partnership between CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute, The Digital Foundry at New Kensington, and Phoenix Contact illustrates the essential collaboration required to democratize Smart Manufacturing in Pennsylvania. By joining forces, these stakeholders are fast-tracking innovation and technology adoption, ultimately enhancing efficiency and competitiveness for businesses and communities across the region.

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Join us Tues. June 4th from 6-8 PM for a Smart Manufacturing Showcase event at The Digital Foundry at New Kensington. Enjoy food, drinks, and a live Smart Manufacturing demonstration as we showcase how this alliance is accelerating innovation and technology adoption, driving increased efficiency and competitiveness for businesses and communities in Pennsylvania.

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Who Attends Smart Manufacturing Experience?

When you attend Smart Manufacturing Experience, you’ll meet peers in other organizations and have the opportunity to learn from each other. Here are just some of the individuals who are registered to attend Smart Manufacturing Experience 2024:

Project Engineer, 10in6 Inc.

Research Scientist, air liquide

CEO, Al Nab General Trading LLC

Sr. Field Support Technician, Allegion Inc.

Manager, Alwatani Telecom Co. Ltd.

Engineer, Andersen Corp.

Business Development Manager, Arrow Intelligent Solutions

Business Owner, Artisanship Co.

Director, Atar Group

Director, Business Development & Marketing, Atkore International Owner, BRIG Construction

Channel Partner Manager, Canary Labs Inc.

Metallurgical Engineer, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.

Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Circor Aerospace

Production Manager, Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd.

Technology Solutions Consultant, Connstep

Product Manager - Energy Optimization, CoreWatts (A RealDecoy Co.)

CEO, CRATUS Technology Inc.

Dean, Cuyahoga Community College

Maintenance Manager, Driv Tenneco

President, EnergynTech Inc.

Development Team Officer, Engineering Industries & Design Co.

Partner, Engineering Industries & Design Co.

Business Development Manager, ENGS Commercial Finance

Process Engineer, General Motors

Design Engineer, Hitachi Construction Truck Mfg.

Lab & Downstream Manager, R&D, Hydro

Managing Partner, HYT Advisors

Director, Indian Commerce and Industries Co. P. Ltd.

Clinical Associate Professor, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis

Business Development Manager, Innovative Electronics Corp.

Managing Director, Interocean Advisors LLC

Director, Invent House Ltd.

OEM Manager, Iscar Metals Inc.

Designer, Mallory Designs LLC

Business Advisor - Process Improvements, MANTEC

President & CEO, MANTEC

Business Advisor, MANTEC

Owner, Micristrol LLC

Customer Solutions Advisor, North American ContractorLink

Business Executive, North American Hoganas

Manager, Engineering, North American Hoganas

Manufacturing Technology Manager, Northrop Grumman

Operations Manager, OutFront Portable Solutions

Operations Manager, Peridot Co. Ltd.

Product Development Manager, Pittsburgh AI Works

Sr. Program Manager, PM2 Strategies

Production Development Manager, PT Galaxy Techno Industry

Director, Industrial and High Tech, QAD Inc.

COO, Qth 54 Inc. Machine Document

Director, Re:Build Manufacturing

President, Restoration Parts Unlimited Inc.

President, ROATI Technologies Inc.

Mechanical Engineer, Sandia National Laboratories

Deputy General Manager, Supply Chain, Shah Cement Industries Ltd.

CEO, Shanghai Yaqoob International Trading Co. Ltd.

Program Director, Siemens

Professor and Department Head, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

General Manager, Suvarna Overseas Collections

CFO, The Right Stuff Detailing

VP Engineering, The Technology House

Manufacturing Engineer, The Technology House

Manager, Assembly Pilot Projects, Toyota TMMWV

Sr. Product Manager, Unison Industries

Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh

Vice President, USI Insurance Services

Trade Policy Director, VDMA Washington Inc.

Business Development Director, Werkbot Studios

Register today to meet them, as well as more than 50 industry experts presenting smart manufacturing insights to help advance your manufacturing operations.

Travel Discounts

Take advantage of these savings as you plan your trip to Pittsburgh.

Official Hotels

In partnership with onPeak, we have secured discounted rates at a selection of Pittsburgh hotels. We know plans change, so to help ease your travel planning, onPeak, the only official hotel provider for Smart Manufacturing Experience, offers convenient hotel options with flexible change and cancellation policies. We encourage you to book through onPeak early for the best selection and price.

Shop Available Hotels

The Westin Pittsburgh, a Marriott Hotel $239 Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown $239 AC Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown $239 Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown $190

Rates shown above are the lowest available nightly rates for the night of 06/04/2024.

Need Help with a New or Existing Reservation?

Contact: SmartManufacturing@onpeak.com (866) 220 9664 Toll-Free (312) 527 7300 Int'l

Warning! Be aware of unauthorized hotel solicitations. onPeak is the only official housing company associated with the event.

Flight Discounts

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Smart Manufacturing Experience 2024. Please click here to book your flights.

MEETING EVENT CODE: NM3EB

Please note the following:

• Valid for travel between May 29, 2024, and June 12, 2024.

• Discounts apply to round-trip travel only, and range from 2 to 10% off depending on the booking class.

• Discounts applicable to U.S./Canada-originating Delta Meeting Network passengers.

• Zone fares are applicable for travel from U.S./Canada only to worldwide destinations. Please use Agreement Meeting Code to price the itinerary or call the DMN Desk at 1-800-328-2216 for pricing assistance. Please reference your GDS for Zone Fare Terms and Conditions.

• Fares are valid via DL, DL Connection and DL applicable code-share flights.

• Administrative fees for published fares and zone fares are subject to change.

You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NMVC3.

*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via Delta’s reservation 800-number.

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Unlock Exclusive Value: Hosted Buyer Program

Visit smartmanufacturingexperience.com to receive complimentary registration ($395 value) and save now through May 31, 2024. Enter Promo Code SMART24 to take advantage of this offer. Your event registration gives you access to the Technology Showcase, Breakfast and Lunch Keynote and Panel Presentations, Smart Manufacturing Theater Presentations and Daily Networking Receptions.

A Hub of High Tech and Manufacturing Muscle

Resilient Ecosystems

Pittsburgh is home to the world’s first end-to-end additive manufacturing production campus — Neighborhood 91 at Pittsburgh's Airport Innovation Campus — along with the Manufacturing Futures Institute at Mill 19. Combined, these two locations offer over 400 acres of advanced manufacturing expertise, connecting the supply chain into one powerful advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Industry Expertise

Pittsburgh has a history of manufacturing excellence, particularly in industries like steel production, robotics, and AI technologies. This deep-rooted industrial manufacturing expertise provides a solid foundation for discussions on Smart Manufacturing, leveraging knowledge to drive innovation and improvements in modern manufacturing processes.

Register by May 31, 2024 to save $395 and receive complimentary registration. Enter promo code SMART24