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INNOVATION & CONNECTION ONLINE

Running Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2020

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Simona Pappalardo - Senior Director, APQP and Manufacturing Quality
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THE POWER OF IMPACT IS NOW AT YOUR FINGERTIPS


WE’VE HOSTED 100S OF IN-PERSON SUMMITS, BROUGHT TOGETHER COUNTLESS EXECUTIVES,
FACILITATED 10,000S OF NEWS PARTNERSHIPS, AND TRANSFORMED THE MANUFACTURING AND
R&D LANDSCAPE. NOW, WE’RE DOING IT ALL ONLINE.

 * The Best Solution Providers
   
   Meet one-on-one with the partners best suited to tackle your unprecedented
   challenges.

 * Over 30 Speakers
   
   Learn from the leaders driving manufacturing innovation in an ever-changing
   climate.

 * Exclusive Swag
   
   Since it isn’t quite safe to treat you to a high class hotel, enjoy some high
   class swag.


MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH THE PARTNERS READY FOR YOUR NEW CHALLENGES

Using the same data-driven matching logic as our in-person events, we take the
legwork out of finding new partners. Meet directly with companies vetted
specifically for you to confidently tackle your challenges, within your budget
and time frame. There is a minimum of 6 meetings, and no maximum.


HEAR WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT TODAY’S NEW COMPLEXITIES

KEY THEMES

 * Leadership & Workforce Strategies
 * Continuous Improvement & Innovation
 * Plant & Facilities Management
 * The Application of Digital Manufacturing
 * Agile Product, Design, Development & Innovation
 * Digital Transformation of Manufacturing/R&D
 * Risk Management & Cost Containment
 * Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
 * COVID-19: Working Through a Global Pandemic


Dr. Melissa Orme

VP, BOEING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Jon Hobgood

VP, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Michael Walton

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE

Simona Pappalardo

SENIOR DIRECTOR, APQP AND MANUFACTURING QUALITY

Behzad Mahdavi

VP, STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND ALLIANCES

Dr. Marlene Kolodziej

VP, CENTRALIZED SERVICES

Michael Okroafor

VP GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY AND PACKAGING INNOVATION

Dr. Ahmed Abukhater

SENIOR PRODUCT AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP

Aaron Prather

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Dr. Satyandra Gupta

PROFESSOR

Andrew Wheatcroft

LEAN DEPLOYMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

Jesper Toubol

VP OF MOLDING

Ananth Iyer

SUSAN BULKELEY BUTLER CHAIR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Steve Dunlop

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF DCMME & GSCMI

Roy Vasher

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PURDUE EMBA PROGRAM

Dr. Angus McLeod

DIRECTOR


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REWARD YOURSELF WITH THE PERKS OF THE JOB

The challenge of digital is no exotic location, no 5-star dining, and no face
time. But we do have a quite brilliant system to reward you with SWAG. Take all
6 solution provider meetings and we’ll thank you generously. Climbing the ranks
is hard; you’re well-deserving of an exceptional experience, no matter the
limitations.


THE IMPACT VIRTUAL SUMMIT SCHEDULE



Watch it when it’s released, or later on demand. Your experience is up to you.






NOVEMBER 9


NOVEMBER 10


NOVEMBER 11


NOVEMBER 12


NOVEMBER 13



 * -
   
   
   SMED: BEYOND QUICK CHANGEOVER: DRIVING VALUE FROM HIDDEN NON PRODUCTIVE TIME
   
   PLANT & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
   
   
   
   “Lean is simple, to quote Taiichi Ohno “”All we are doing is looking at the
   time line, from the moment the customer gives us an order, to the point when
   we collect the cash “”. SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) is a technique
   developed by Ohno’s partner in Lean, Shigeo Shengo. The west has been slow in
   adopting SMED and has become asset rich which translates to ROI and cash flow
   poor, with low agility. It does not have to be complex or complicated. 80% of
   the benefit of SMED can be achieved by less than 20% the perceived effort.
   Uncovering both hidden and obvious non-productive time often has a much
   greater impact than the risks and yields of focusing solely on productivity
   improvement. Too often significant Asset Utilization (ROI), Throughput
   (Profit) and Inventory (Cash Flow) may be hidden in plain sight. “
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANDREW WHEATCROFT
   
   LEAN DEPLOYMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

 * -
   
   
   A TP^3 FRAMEWORK TO MANAGE MANUFACTURING RECOVERY
   
   COVID-19: WORKING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
   
   +3 MORE
   
   Managing manufacturing through the pandemic will require a holistic framework
   – one that considers people, process, product and the role of technology.
   Technology today is scalable, reconfigurable and decentralized, and its
   economics have changed as companies focus on infection control, but also need
   integration with people and products required by the supply chain. We present
   ideas that firms can use to think through ideas and tactics to succeed after
   the pandemic. We showcase specific technologies as well as company playbooks
   to illustrate our ideas.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANANTH IYER
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   STEVE DUNLOP
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   ROY VASHER
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   ANGUS MCLEOD
   
   PROFESSOR

 * -
   
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CULTURE-SIMPLIFIED
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Continuous Improvement has never been more important as the world events and
   business climate changes daily. Having worked in big business, small business
   and even non profits, successful continuous improvement depends on a company
   culture shift towards constant innovation. Without the culture change, it
   becomes the flavor of the month and fades away quickly. Simple steps and
   tools towards implementation helps ensure sustainment. Utilizing these tools
   and more importantly a system of checks and balances will ensure continuous
   improvement is embedded into your company’s culture for years to come.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MIKE DEAN
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

 * -
   
   
   MACHINING IS MORE THAN GEOMETRY
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Manufacturing technology for cost-effective part production is critical to
   the US economy. A key process for fabricating parts from nearly any material
   with high accuracy and surface integrity is machining, or material removal
   using a defined cutting edge. The introduction of computer numerical control
   (CNC) for machining centers enabled a digital approach, where the desired
   part is defined by a solid model using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
   The CNC commands to produce this part are then generated using computer-aided
   manufacturing (CAM) software. While this is a key capability with continued
   advancements, the primary focus on geometry neglects key physical
   considerations that must be addressed for cost-effective and reliable
   manufacturing performance. This presentation will discuss these issues,
   including vibration during the machining process and its influence on part
   quality.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   TONY SCHMITZ
   
   PROFESSOR AND ORNL JOINT FACULTY

 * -
   
   
   LESSONS LEARNED: FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Successfully transitioning new product concepts from research and development
   to production requires effective collaboration across the complete supply
   chain. In this presentation, we look at lessons learned to avoid potential
   pitfalls that might hinder new product introduction. Areas of discussion
   include tools, problem definition and communication. COVID-19 business impact
   is briefly reviewed.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   HECTOR BAREA
   
   PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

 * -
   
   
   FROM CONNECTED DEVICES TO SMART FACTORIES - DELIVERING OUTCOMES FROM
   INSIGHTS.
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Practical implementation of digital technologies in manufacturing has never
   been a clean or easy business….. but we’ve all been doing it for years.
   Everyone has a brownfield footprint of investments & technologies that have
   evolved over time. We have lots of connected devices. Lots of disparate
   systems. How do we deliver real business outcomes rather than insights in
   isolation?
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   LUKE DURCAN
   
   DIRECTOR OF IOT & ECOSTRUCTURE

 * -
   
   
   ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ADVANCEMENTS AT BOEING
   
   OTHER
   
   
   
   Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a technology that is more than three decades
   old, and Boeing has been a leader in researching and implementing AM in the
   aerospace industry since 1997. Metal powder-bed AM technology, however, has
   only recently begun to demonstrate value for application into critical
   aerospace products that require high quality and rigorous process and
   manufacturing control. This presentation describes several technological
   advancements being implemented at Boeing that lead to significant gains in
   production quality, scale and efficiency. The advancements, however, are not
   without challenges, which are also addressed. Finally two case studies of
   certified flight hardware are presented and the value added over the
   traditional counterpart is discussed.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MELISSA ORME
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, BOEING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

 * -
   
   
   UNLOCK INNOVATION AND DELIVERY NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THROUGH DIGITAL
   TRANSFORMATION
   
   AGILE PRODUCT, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Manufacturers are finding amazing value leveraging technology to accelerate
   innovation cycles and deliver new products and services. Some such examples
   have reduced innovation cycle times by as much as 35% and decreased cost of
   NPI similarly. Imagine company revenue being reduced by as much as 40% due to
   the impact of the pandemic only to emerge rapidly with new product lines that
   fill the revenue gap at an even greater profitability prior to the pandemic.
   Lets discuss how this is being done.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MICHAEL WALTON
   
   MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE

 * -
   
   
   BEYOND IIOT, BOOSTING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   +1 MORE
   
   Cost optimization and continuous imrpovement demand a high-performance
   culture and smart digital enablers to drive innovative manufacturing
   management. We help our customers merge physical and digital manufacturing
   environments into one ecosystem.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   BENI LOPEZ
   
   MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR INDUSTRIAL AND CEO FOR USA AND CANADA
   
   ROBERTO CISNEROS
   
   IOT PRE-SALES MANAGER

 * -
   
   
   CULTURE REBELUTION
   
   OTHER
   
   
   
   Winning the war on talent with a great place to work culture.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   STEPHEN CHILDS
   
   VP/CHRO

 * -
   
   
   EXOSOME, THE NEXT SMALL THING: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR ITS COMMERCIAL
   MANUFACTURING
   
   OTHER
   
   
   
   Successful development and commercialization of Exosomes-Based therapies
   require a scalable manufacturing platform in order to be able to meet market
   needs (QUANTITY) at acceptable COGS. This will ensure patient accessibility
   and deliver the desired ROI for therapy developers (COST). Furthermore and
   more importantly, the process must result in high quality material consisting
   of well-defined final exosome-based product (QUALITY). In this presentation,
   we cover these three important factors with a particular emphasis on
   characterization considered as a key critical element for successful
   development and commercialization.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   BEHZAD MAHDAVI, PH.D., MBA
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND ALLIANCES

 * -
   
   
   BUILDING A ROBOT READY WORKFORCE
   
   LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   As the Baby Boomer generation retires from the workforce, numerous industries
   are finding in difficult to fill positions. This has lead to more companies
   looking toward automating as many lower skilled tasks as possible to free
   employees to focus on other tasks. In this presentation, Aaron Prather will
   discuss some of the best practices to follow when deploying robotics and
   other automation into your operation and how to make your existing employees
   not only part of the process, but team players in wanting the robots as part
   of their team.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   AARON PRATHER
   
   SENIOR ADVISOR

 * -
   
   
   EMBRACING GEN Z – PRACTICAL TIPS FOR LEADERS ENGAGING THE GEN Z WORKFORCE
   
   LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   In 2030 Gen Z employees will be over a third of the workforce. These early
   career employees need to be engaged differently from the generations before.
   Hear the perspective of a leader of teams that has hired over a hundred Gen Z
   engineers. Walk away from this presentation with practical guidance to
   improve the effectiveness of your engagement of Gen Z employees!
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   JON HOBGOOD
   
   VP, ENGINEERING, INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN

 * -
   
   
   LEVERAGING AUGMENTED REALITY IN TODAY'S POST-PANDEMIC SUPPORT CENTER PLANS
   
   COVID-19: WORKING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
   
   
   
   In this presentation, Dr. Marlene R. Kolodziej, DBA, ITIL, VP, Centralized
   Services, Ricoh USA, Inc. will discuss how Augmented Reality (AR) is one
   silver lining that has come from the pandemic and is allowing for a superior
   customer experience, despite the limitations of not being able to complete
   in-person service calls. She’ll also detail how people, technology, knowledge
   and process play into the delivery of a business continuity plan and use
   Ricoh’s response to the pandemic as an example of what worked, while also
   sharing lessons learned.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   DR. MARLENE KOLODZIEJ
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, CENTRALIZED SERVICES

 * -
   
   
   DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD: MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING ARE MAKING BIG CHANGES
   FOR THE FUTURE
   
   EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW
   
   
   
   Packaging Hall of Famer Dr. Michael Okoroafor sits down to chat about the
   current state of the manufacturing industry and what we need to consider
   moving forward. Prior to COVID, the trend in the manufacturing industry was
   how big could you get with your manufacturing infrastructure. Now as we learn
   to adapt, it’s important to have a nimble and flexible agile manufacturing
   structure and a digital platform to align processes.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MICHAEL OKOROAFOR
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY AND PACKAGING INNOVATION

 * -
   
   
   SMART COLLABORATIVE ROBOTIC ASSISTANTS FOR HIGH MIX MANUFACTURING
   APPLICATIONS
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   This presentation will provide an overview of technologies that enable robots
   to (1) program themselves, (2) efficiently learn from the observed
   performance, (3) safely operate in the presence of uncertainty, (4)
   appropriately call for help during the execution of challenging tasks, and
   (5) effectively communicate with humans. The use of a team of smart robotic
   assistants can significantly improve human productivity and eliminate the
   need for human involvement in tasks that pose risks to human safety. In
   high-mix application areas, production volume may not be high. Therefore,
   justifying capital expenditure based on return on investment is often
   challenging. robot as a service model is eliminating the need for upfront
   capital expenditure in deploying robots.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   SATYANDRA GUPTA
   
   PROFESSOR

 * -
   
   
   OPTIMIZING TEAM PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION, TASK
   FOCUS, AND TEAM INVESTMENT
   
   LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   “In an increasingly competitive environment, how do you boost your team’s
   productivity while retaining top talent? In this presentation we will explore
   how to align at multiple levels to improve your team’s engagement,
   efficiency, and outcomes. Working across your organization to understand the
   landscape to increase your team’s ability meet organizational expectations •
   Challenging work tasks to focus your team on the right activities to increase
   your team’s ability to deliver • Investing in your individual team members
   success through coaching, professional development, and opportunity to
   increase team member satisfaction “
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANGIE REYNOLDS
   
   GLOBAL DIRECTOR, MERCH OPERATIONS

 * -
   
   
   "PREDICT, PROTECT, PREVENT" AND WHAT WE ARE STILL MISSING IN THE
   IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEMIC ROOT CAUSES
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Methodology like ‘3×5 why’s’ and ‘Prevent Protect Predict’ have been long
   established, but organizations still struggle today to get to the bottom of
   systemic root causes that slow down their programs, cost them money and
   ultimately can break the trust relationship with their consumers and their
   brand image. So, how can we better leverage data that already exist in
   organizations to shift the focus on fixing their systemic problems once and
   for all? And most importantly, what can leaders with no quality background
   learn from these quality techniques and how can they use them to turn their
   functions in learning and innovative organizations?
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   SIMONA PAPPALARDO
   
   GLOBAL APQP AND MANUFACTURING QUALITY SENIOR DIRECTOR

 * -
   
   
   ALL THINGS OPEX AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN SMART MANUFACTURING
   
   EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW
   
   
   
   Learn more about what is most important to make sure professionals get the
   best results and about how the future of the Opex and CI is about smart
   manufacturing and digitalization.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   TIM JAMISON
   
   PRODUCTION EXCELLENCE LEADER

 * -
   
   
   INNOVATION 2020: LESSONS FROM PRACTICE
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Innovation is all about creating measurable, quantifiable, and demonstrable
   value to both your customer and business. It is your ability to build the
   right product, for the right market, build it right with the right tools,
   processes and resources, and build it fast so you do not miss the market
   window. This presentation will introduce the innovation ecosystem and provide
   valuable lessons from practice to help you establish an effective culture of
   innovation to reward the right behavior with a maniacal focus on the
   customer.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   DR. AHMED ABUKHATER
   
   SENIOR PRODUCT AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP

 * -
   
   
   FROM PADLOCKS TO IOT: MASTER LOCK'S KEYS TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
   
   AGILE PRODUCT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   In recent years the confluence of cloud computing, faster networking, mobile,
   edge device processing, and sensor technologies have converged to enable
   formerly inanimate objects to start talking. We all know this as the IOT, or
   the Internet of Things. Companies across the globe have leaped into the fray
   to ride the wave of this new way of delivering innovative services,
   optimizing performance, zeroing in on targeted sales opportunities, and at
   the core, collecting data to drive better and faster decision-making. This
   presentation takes the perspective of a nearly 100 year old manufacturing
   company producing mechanical padlocks and it’s decision to purposefully enter
   the IOT doing what it does best, that is, produce portable locking devices,
   but newly improved with intelligence added. This journey will cover the
   insights used to inform the strategy, and a few of the more common challenges
   across the industry including go to market, customer support, and sales.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   JOHN BARTUCCI
   
   VP CONNECTED PRODUCTS

 * -
   
   
   AGILE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
   
   AGILE PRODUCT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Agility is necessary to be successful in R&D product development. We can
   learn this from taking a look at case studies of successful companies over
   time and how they’ve remained relevant as society changes. Agility, however,
   is usually associated with a small size, so how does a large company remain
   agile? Dow Inc. has successfully delivered new innovations in short times as
   demonstrated by its response to the pandemic with the development of PPE for
   the medical industry. In addition to examining the critical elements which
   made that possible, I will discuss my experience on leading the team through
   changing times and discuss 7 key components I found critical for agile
   product development.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   STEPHANIE POTISEK
   
   SENIOR R&D MANAGER

 * -
   
   
   ELIMINATING INEFFICIENCIES IN THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Eliminate inefficiencies, manage costs and build a sustainable foundation.
   Integrate with legacy systems. Manage strategy, Security and Scalability.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   JESPER TOUBOL
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, MOLDING

 * -
   
   
   WHAT STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN IN TODAY’S NEW NORMAL OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   In today’s new norm of Digital Transformation what are the steps that should
   be taken to ensure you are moving in the right direction and if your
   investments are paying dividends. You need to evaluate these investments,
   regain control of the implementation processes, ensure you are building the
   necessary business case and review the role of IT and how it fits with
   today’s environment.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   EDDIE SMITH
   
   DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

 * -
   
   
   PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
   
   COVID-19: WORKING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
   
   
   
   In uncertain times, such as the pandemic we are currently living through,
   organizations have a tendency to hunker down. This is manifested by a slowing
   or de-prioritizing of activities which are longer term focused. What should a
   product development team do in these times? How should the product
   development function stay relevant to the organization in these times?
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   VIKAS MALHORTA
   
   CHIEF RESEARCH & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

 * -
   
   
   LEADING FOR EXCELLENCE
   
   LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   Leadership growth on a daily basis is essential for every company and
   industry to thrive in an ever-changing business environment. The focus of
   this presentation is to discuss how business leaders must adapt to the new
   norm by mastering their own mindset, leading effectively with virtual teams,
   and leading for a long-term legacy. By raising the level of our own
   leadership, all other direct and indirect associates will rise to new levels.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   SHAWN FRY
   
   DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

 * -
   
   
   INNOVATION PROCESS AND RISK MANAGEMENT: ROLE OF BIG DATA AND DIGITAL
   TRANSFORMATION
   
   AGILE PRODUCT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Porex has implemented a robust Front End of Innovation process that has
   helped generate numerous valuable and novel ideas in a short period of time.
   At the same time, we have also focused heavily on the Back End of Innovation
   to ensure proper selection of ideas for project execution while minimizing
   risk to the business. Our vision is to execute these projects at maximum
   speed and minimum risk through a combination of traditional risk management
   strategies (project management) as well as through digital transformation and
   Data Analytics.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   RAHUL MAHARSIA
   
   GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

 * -
   
   
   SMED: BEYOND QUICK CHANGEOVER: DRIVING VALUE FROM HIDDEN NON PRODUCTIVE TIME
   
   PLANT & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
   
   
   
   “Lean is simple, to quote Taiichi Ohno “”All we are doing is looking at the
   time line, from the moment the customer gives us an order, to the point when
   we collect the cash “”. SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) is a technique
   developed by Ohno’s partner in Lean, Shigeo Shengo. The west has been slow in
   adopting SMED and has become asset rich which translates to ROI and cash flow
   poor, with low agility. It does not have to be complex or complicated. 80% of
   the benefit of SMED can be achieved by less than 20% the perceived effort.
   Uncovering both hidden and obvious non-productive time often has a much
   greater impact than the risks and yields of focusing solely on productivity
   improvement. Too often significant Asset Utilization (ROI), Throughput
   (Profit) and Inventory (Cash Flow) may be hidden in plain sight. “
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANDREW WHEATCROFT
   
   LEAN DEPLOYMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

 * -
   
   
   A TP^3 FRAMEWORK TO MANAGE MANUFACTURING RECOVERY
   
   COVID-19: WORKING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
   
   +3 MORE
   
   Managing manufacturing through the pandemic will require a holistic framework
   – one that considers people, process, product and the role of technology.
   Technology today is scalable, reconfigurable and decentralized, and its
   economics have changed as companies focus on infection control, but also need
   integration with people and products required by the supply chain. We present
   ideas that firms can use to think through ideas and tactics to succeed after
   the pandemic. We showcase specific technologies as well as company playbooks
   to illustrate our ideas.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANANTH IYER
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   STEVE DUNLOP
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   ROY VASHER
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   ANGUS MCLEOD
   
   PROFESSOR

 * -
   
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CULTURE-SIMPLIFIED
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Continuous Improvement has never been more important as the world events and
   business climate changes daily. Having worked in big business, small business
   and even non profits, successful continuous improvement depends on a company
   culture shift towards constant innovation. Without the culture change, it
   becomes the flavor of the month and fades away quickly. Simple steps and
   tools towards implementation helps ensure sustainment. Utilizing these tools
   and more importantly a system of checks and balances will ensure continuous
   improvement is embedded into your company’s culture for years to come.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MIKE DEAN
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

 * -
   
   
   MACHINING IS MORE THAN GEOMETRY
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Manufacturing technology for cost-effective part production is critical to
   the US economy. A key process for fabricating parts from nearly any material
   with high accuracy and surface integrity is machining, or material removal
   using a defined cutting edge. The introduction of computer numerical control
   (CNC) for machining centers enabled a digital approach, where the desired
   part is defined by a solid model using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
   The CNC commands to produce this part are then generated using computer-aided
   manufacturing (CAM) software. While this is a key capability with continued
   advancements, the primary focus on geometry neglects key physical
   considerations that must be addressed for cost-effective and reliable
   manufacturing performance. This presentation will discuss these issues,
   including vibration during the machining process and its influence on part
   quality.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   TONY SCHMITZ
   
   PROFESSOR AND ORNL JOINT FACULTY

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   LESSONS LEARNED: FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Successfully transitioning new product concepts from research and development
   to production requires effective collaboration across the complete supply
   chain. In this presentation, we look at lessons learned to avoid potential
   pitfalls that might hinder new product introduction. Areas of discussion
   include tools, problem definition and communication. COVID-19 business impact
   is briefly reviewed.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   HECTOR BAREA
   
   PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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   FROM CONNECTED DEVICES TO SMART FACTORIES - DELIVERING OUTCOMES FROM
   INSIGHTS.
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Practical implementation of digital technologies in manufacturing has never
   been a clean or easy business….. but we’ve all been doing it for years.
   Everyone has a brownfield footprint of investments & technologies that have
   evolved over time. We have lots of connected devices. Lots of disparate
   systems. How do we deliver real business outcomes rather than insights in
   isolation?
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   LUKE DURCAN
   
   DIRECTOR OF IOT & ECOSTRUCTURE

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   ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ADVANCEMENTS AT BOEING
   
   OTHER
   
   
   
   Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a technology that is more than three decades
   old, and Boeing has been a leader in researching and implementing AM in the
   aerospace industry since 1997. Metal powder-bed AM technology, however, has
   only recently begun to demonstrate value for application into critical
   aerospace products that require high quality and rigorous process and
   manufacturing control. This presentation describes several technological
   advancements being implemented at Boeing that lead to significant gains in
   production quality, scale and efficiency. The advancements, however, are not
   without challenges, which are also addressed. Finally two case studies of
   certified flight hardware are presented and the value added over the
   traditional counterpart is discussed.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MELISSA ORME
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, BOEING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

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   UNLOCK INNOVATION AND DELIVERY NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THROUGH DIGITAL
   TRANSFORMATION
   
   AGILE PRODUCT, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Manufacturers are finding amazing value leveraging technology to accelerate
   innovation cycles and deliver new products and services. Some such examples
   have reduced innovation cycle times by as much as 35% and decreased cost of
   NPI similarly. Imagine company revenue being reduced by as much as 40% due to
   the impact of the pandemic only to emerge rapidly with new product lines that
   fill the revenue gap at an even greater profitability prior to the pandemic.
   Lets discuss how this is being done.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MICHAEL WALTON
   
   MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE

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   BEYOND IIOT, BOOSTING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   +1 MORE
   
   Cost optimization and continuous imrpovement demand a high-performance
   culture and smart digital enablers to drive innovative manufacturing
   management. We help our customers merge physical and digital manufacturing
   environments into one ecosystem.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   BENI LOPEZ
   
   MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR INDUSTRIAL AND CEO FOR USA AND CANADA
   
   ROBERTO CISNEROS
   
   IOT PRE-SALES MANAGER

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   CULTURE REBELUTION
   
   OTHER
   
   
   
   Winning the war on talent with a great place to work culture.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   STEPHEN CHILDS
   
   VP/CHRO

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   EXOSOME, THE NEXT SMALL THING: A WINNING STRATEGY FOR ITS COMMERCIAL
   MANUFACTURING
   
   OTHER
   
   
   
   Successful development and commercialization of Exosomes-Based therapies
   require a scalable manufacturing platform in order to be able to meet market
   needs (QUANTITY) at acceptable COGS. This will ensure patient accessibility
   and deliver the desired ROI for therapy developers (COST). Furthermore and
   more importantly, the process must result in high quality material consisting
   of well-defined final exosome-based product (QUALITY). In this presentation,
   we cover these three important factors with a particular emphasis on
   characterization considered as a key critical element for successful
   development and commercialization.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   BEHZAD MAHDAVI, PH.D., MBA
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND ALLIANCES

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   BUILDING A ROBOT READY WORKFORCE
   
   LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   As the Baby Boomer generation retires from the workforce, numerous industries
   are finding in difficult to fill positions. This has lead to more companies
   looking toward automating as many lower skilled tasks as possible to free
   employees to focus on other tasks. In this presentation, Aaron Prather will
   discuss some of the best practices to follow when deploying robotics and
   other automation into your operation and how to make your existing employees
   not only part of the process, but team players in wanting the robots as part
   of their team.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   AARON PRATHER
   
   SENIOR ADVISOR

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   EMBRACING GEN Z – PRACTICAL TIPS FOR LEADERS ENGAGING THE GEN Z WORKFORCE
   
   LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   In 2030 Gen Z employees will be over a third of the workforce. These early
   career employees need to be engaged differently from the generations before.
   Hear the perspective of a leader of teams that has hired over a hundred Gen Z
   engineers. Walk away from this presentation with practical guidance to
   improve the effectiveness of your engagement of Gen Z employees!
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   JON HOBGOOD
   
   VP, ENGINEERING, INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN

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   LEVERAGING AUGMENTED REALITY IN TODAY'S POST-PANDEMIC SUPPORT CENTER PLANS
   
   COVID-19: WORKING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
   
   
   
   In this presentation, Dr. Marlene R. Kolodziej, DBA, ITIL, VP, Centralized
   Services, Ricoh USA, Inc. will discuss how Augmented Reality (AR) is one
   silver lining that has come from the pandemic and is allowing for a superior
   customer experience, despite the limitations of not being able to complete
   in-person service calls. She’ll also detail how people, technology, knowledge
   and process play into the delivery of a business continuity plan and use
   Ricoh’s response to the pandemic as an example of what worked, while also
   sharing lessons learned.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   DR. MARLENE KOLODZIEJ
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, CENTRALIZED SERVICES

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   DOING WELL BY DOING GOOD: MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING ARE MAKING BIG CHANGES
   FOR THE FUTURE
   
   EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW
   
   
   
   Packaging Hall of Famer Dr. Michael Okoroafor sits down to chat about the
   current state of the manufacturing industry and what we need to consider
   moving forward. Prior to COVID, the trend in the manufacturing industry was
   how big could you get with your manufacturing infrastructure. Now as we learn
   to adapt, it’s important to have a nimble and flexible agile manufacturing
   structure and a digital platform to align processes.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MICHAEL OKOROAFOR
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY AND PACKAGING INNOVATION

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   SMART COLLABORATIVE ROBOTIC ASSISTANTS FOR HIGH MIX MANUFACTURING
   APPLICATIONS
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   This presentation will provide an overview of technologies that enable robots
   to (1) program themselves, (2) efficiently learn from the observed
   performance, (3) safely operate in the presence of uncertainty, (4)
   appropriately call for help during the execution of challenging tasks, and
   (5) effectively communicate with humans. The use of a team of smart robotic
   assistants can significantly improve human productivity and eliminate the
   need for human involvement in tasks that pose risks to human safety. In
   high-mix application areas, production volume may not be high. Therefore,
   justifying capital expenditure based on return on investment is often
   challenging. robot as a service model is eliminating the need for upfront
   capital expenditure in deploying robots.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   SATYANDRA GUPTA
   
   PROFESSOR

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   OPTIMIZING TEAM PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION, TASK
   FOCUS, AND TEAM INVESTMENT
   
   LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   “In an increasingly competitive environment, how do you boost your team’s
   productivity while retaining top talent? In this presentation we will explore
   how to align at multiple levels to improve your team’s engagement,
   efficiency, and outcomes. Working across your organization to understand the
   landscape to increase your team’s ability meet organizational expectations •
   Challenging work tasks to focus your team on the right activities to increase
   your team’s ability to deliver • Investing in your individual team members
   success through coaching, professional development, and opportunity to
   increase team member satisfaction “
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANGIE REYNOLDS
   
   GLOBAL DIRECTOR, MERCH OPERATIONS

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   "PREDICT, PROTECT, PREVENT" AND WHAT WE ARE STILL MISSING IN THE
   IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEMIC ROOT CAUSES
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Methodology like ‘3×5 why’s’ and ‘Prevent Protect Predict’ have been long
   established, but organizations still struggle today to get to the bottom of
   systemic root causes that slow down their programs, cost them money and
   ultimately can break the trust relationship with their consumers and their
   brand image. So, how can we better leverage data that already exist in
   organizations to shift the focus on fixing their systemic problems once and
   for all? And most importantly, what can leaders with no quality background
   learn from these quality techniques and how can they use them to turn their
   functions in learning and innovative organizations?
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   SIMONA PAPPALARDO
   
   GLOBAL APQP AND MANUFACTURING QUALITY SENIOR DIRECTOR

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   ALL THINGS OPEX AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN SMART MANUFACTURING
   
   EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW
   
   
   
   Learn more about what is most important to make sure professionals get the
   best results and about how the future of the Opex and CI is about smart
   manufacturing and digitalization.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   TIM JAMISON
   
   PRODUCTION EXCELLENCE LEADER

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   INNOVATION 2020: LESSONS FROM PRACTICE
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Innovation is all about creating measurable, quantifiable, and demonstrable
   value to both your customer and business. It is your ability to build the
   right product, for the right market, build it right with the right tools,
   processes and resources, and build it fast so you do not miss the market
   window. This presentation will introduce the innovation ecosystem and provide
   valuable lessons from practice to help you establish an effective culture of
   innovation to reward the right behavior with a maniacal focus on the
   customer.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   DR. AHMED ABUKHATER
   
   SENIOR PRODUCT AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP

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   FROM PADLOCKS TO IOT: MASTER LOCK'S KEYS TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
   
   AGILE PRODUCT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   In recent years the confluence of cloud computing, faster networking, mobile,
   edge device processing, and sensor technologies have converged to enable
   formerly inanimate objects to start talking. We all know this as the IOT, or
   the Internet of Things. Companies across the globe have leaped into the fray
   to ride the wave of this new way of delivering innovative services,
   optimizing performance, zeroing in on targeted sales opportunities, and at
   the core, collecting data to drive better and faster decision-making. This
   presentation takes the perspective of a nearly 100 year old manufacturing
   company producing mechanical padlocks and it’s decision to purposefully enter
   the IOT doing what it does best, that is, produce portable locking devices,
   but newly improved with intelligence added. This journey will cover the
   insights used to inform the strategy, and a few of the more common challenges
   across the industry including go to market, customer support, and sales.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   JOHN BARTUCCI
   
   VP CONNECTED PRODUCTS

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   AGILE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
   
   AGILE PRODUCT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Agility is necessary to be successful in R&D product development. We can
   learn this from taking a look at case studies of successful companies over
   time and how they’ve remained relevant as society changes. Agility, however,
   is usually associated with a small size, so how does a large company remain
   agile? Dow Inc. has successfully delivered new innovations in short times as
   demonstrated by its response to the pandemic with the development of PPE for
   the medical industry. In addition to examining the critical elements which
   made that possible, I will discuss my experience on leading the team through
   changing times and discuss 7 key components I found critical for agile
   product development.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   STEPHANIE POTISEK
   
   SENIOR R&D MANAGER

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   ELIMINATING INEFFICIENCIES IN THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Eliminate inefficiencies, manage costs and build a sustainable foundation.
   Integrate with legacy systems. Manage strategy, Security and Scalability.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   JESPER TOUBOL
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, MOLDING

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   WHAT STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN IN TODAY’S NEW NORMAL OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   In today’s new norm of Digital Transformation what are the steps that should
   be taken to ensure you are moving in the right direction and if your
   investments are paying dividends. You need to evaluate these investments,
   regain control of the implementation processes, ensure you are building the
   necessary business case and review the role of IT and how it fits with
   today’s environment.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   EDDIE SMITH
   
   DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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   PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
   
   COVID-19: WORKING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
   
   
   
   In uncertain times, such as the pandemic we are currently living through,
   organizations have a tendency to hunker down. This is manifested by a slowing
   or de-prioritizing of activities which are longer term focused. What should a
   product development team do in these times? How should the product
   development function stay relevant to the organization in these times?
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   VIKAS MALHORTA
   
   CHIEF RESEARCH & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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   LEADING FOR EXCELLENCE
   
   LEADERSHIP & WORKFORCE STRATEGIES
   
   
   
   Leadership growth on a daily basis is essential for every company and
   industry to thrive in an ever-changing business environment. The focus of
   this presentation is to discuss how business leaders must adapt to the new
   norm by mastering their own mindset, leading effectively with virtual teams,
   and leading for a long-term legacy. By raising the level of our own
   leadership, all other direct and indirect associates will rise to new levels.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   SHAWN FRY
   
   DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

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   INNOVATION PROCESS AND RISK MANAGEMENT: ROLE OF BIG DATA AND DIGITAL
   TRANSFORMATION
   
   AGILE PRODUCT DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Porex has implemented a robust Front End of Innovation process that has
   helped generate numerous valuable and novel ideas in a short period of time.
   At the same time, we have also focused heavily on the Back End of Innovation
   to ensure proper selection of ideas for project execution while minimizing
   risk to the business. Our vision is to execute these projects at maximum
   speed and minimum risk through a combination of traditional risk management
   strategies (project management) as well as through digital transformation and
   Data Analytics.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   RAHUL MAHARSIA
   
   GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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   SMED: BEYOND QUICK CHANGEOVER: DRIVING VALUE FROM HIDDEN NON PRODUCTIVE TIME
   
   PLANT & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
   
   
   
   “Lean is simple, to quote Taiichi Ohno “”All we are doing is looking at the
   time line, from the moment the customer gives us an order, to the point when
   we collect the cash “”. SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die) is a technique
   developed by Ohno’s partner in Lean, Shigeo Shengo. The west has been slow in
   adopting SMED and has become asset rich which translates to ROI and cash flow
   poor, with low agility. It does not have to be complex or complicated. 80% of
   the benefit of SMED can be achieved by less than 20% the perceived effort.
   Uncovering both hidden and obvious non-productive time often has a much
   greater impact than the risks and yields of focusing solely on productivity
   improvement. Too often significant Asset Utilization (ROI), Throughput
   (Profit) and Inventory (Cash Flow) may be hidden in plain sight. “
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANDREW WHEATCROFT
   
   LEAN DEPLOYMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER

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   A TP^3 FRAMEWORK TO MANAGE MANUFACTURING RECOVERY
   
   COVID-19: WORKING THROUGH A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
   
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   Managing manufacturing through the pandemic will require a holistic framework
   – one that considers people, process, product and the role of technology.
   Technology today is scalable, reconfigurable and decentralized, and its
   economics have changed as companies focus on infection control, but also need
   integration with people and products required by the supply chain. We present
   ideas that firms can use to think through ideas and tactics to succeed after
   the pandemic. We showcase specific technologies as well as company playbooks
   to illustrate our ideas.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   ANANTH IYER
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   STEVE DUNLOP
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   ROY VASHER
   
   PROFESSOR
   
   ANGUS MCLEOD
   
   PROFESSOR

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   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CULTURE-SIMPLIFIED
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Continuous Improvement has never been more important as the world events and
   business climate changes daily. Having worked in big business, small business
   and even non profits, successful continuous improvement depends on a company
   culture shift towards constant innovation. Without the culture change, it
   becomes the flavor of the month and fades away quickly. Simple steps and
   tools towards implementation helps ensure sustainment. Utilizing these tools
   and more importantly a system of checks and balances will ensure continuous
   improvement is embedded into your company’s culture for years to come.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   MIKE DEAN
   
   VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

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   MACHINING IS MORE THAN GEOMETRY
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Manufacturing technology for cost-effective part production is critical to
   the US economy. A key process for fabricating parts from nearly any material
   with high accuracy and surface integrity is machining, or material removal
   using a defined cutting edge. The introduction of computer numerical control
   (CNC) for machining centers enabled a digital approach, where the desired
   part is defined by a solid model using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
   The CNC commands to produce this part are then generated using computer-aided
   manufacturing (CAM) software. While this is a key capability with continued
   advancements, the primary focus on geometry neglects key physical
   considerations that must be addressed for cost-effective and reliable
   manufacturing performance. This presentation will discuss these issues,
   including vibration during the machining process and its influence on part
   quality.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   TONY SCHMITZ
   
   PROFESSOR AND ORNL JOINT FACULTY

 * -
   
   
   LESSONS LEARNED: FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
   
   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION
   
   
   
   Successfully transitioning new product concepts from research and development
   to production requires effective collaboration across the complete supply
   chain. In this presentation, we look at lessons learned to avoid potential
   pitfalls that might hinder new product introduction. Areas of discussion
   include tools, problem definition and communication. COVID-19 business impact
   is briefly reviewed.
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   HECTOR BAREA
   
   PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

 * -
   
   
   FROM CONNECTED DEVICES TO SMART FACTORIES - DELIVERING OUTCOMES FROM
   INSIGHTS.
   
   THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
   
   
   
   Practical implementation of digital technologies in manufacturing has never
   been a clean or easy business….. but we’ve all been doing it for years.
   Everyone has a brownfield footprint of investments & technologies that have
   evolved over time. We have lots of connected devices. Lots of disparate
   systems. How do we deliver real business outcomes rather than insights in
   isolation?
   
   
   
   Speakers:
   
   LUKE DURCAN
   
   DIRECTOR OF IOT & ECOSTRUCTURE

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