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WEST Session: Digital twins are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of advanced manufacturing, enabling companies to simulate, optimize, and validate their production processes in a virtual environment before committing to physical execution. This presentation explores the value of digital twins specifically in the domains of CNC machining, robotic automation, and the broader virtual factory. In CNC machining, digital twins replicate the behavior of machines, tools, and part geometries, allowing for precise simulation of toolpaths and real-time detection of potential collisions, over-travel, and inefficiencies. By simulating the exact machine kinematics, spindle dynamics, and tool libraries, manufacturers can reduce setup times, improve part quality, and significantly lower the risk of costly rework or downtime. In robotic work cells, digital twins mirror robotic behavior, motion, and task sequences. This enables manufacturers to program, test, and optimize robot trajectories and tool interactions virtually - ensuring safety, cycle time optimization, and maximum utilization of expensive automation assets. Collision detection, reach analysis, and process synchronization can all be handled digitally before deployment on the shop floor. At the virtual factory level, digital twins provide a holistic view of the entire manufacturing environment - integrating machines, robotics, material flow, operators, and logistics into a unified simulation. This enables strategic decision-making, accurate capacity planning, and the ability to test process changes in a risk-free virtual environment. The result is greater agility, resilience, and efficiency across the entire production lifecycle. Attendees will gain insight into how digital twins reduce risk, increase productivity, and enable smarter planning across manufacturing operations. By harnessing digital twins in CNC machining, robotic systems, and factory-wide simulations, companies can accelerate their journey toward digital transformation and fully realize the promise of Industry 4.0.

Speaker at WEST: Tyson Copa, Platform Specialist, IMAGINiT

WEST Session: The modern manufacturing shop floor demands seamless data exchange, real-time visibility, and operational efficiency to stay competitive. IMAGINiT FormsConnected optimizes these workflows by bridging the gap between design, production, and field operations. By digitizing paper-based forms and integrating them directly with Autodesk Fusion Manage and other enterprise systems, FormsConnected ensures accurate data capture, reduces manual errors, and accelerates decision-making. This enhanced connectivity empowers teams to track production status, manage change requests, and streamline quality checks in real time. As a result, manufacturers experience improved productivity, reduced downtime, and greater collaboration across departments, driving measurable gains in efficiency, profitability and overall growth.

Speaker at WEST: Michael Kaminski, Chief Executive Officer & Advisor, Multiaxis & Methods Machine Tools

WEST Session: Effective data collection is critical for optimizing production lines, yet traditional methods such as manual recording and PLC-coded data collection are fraught with inefficiencies and inaccuracies. Manual data entry often misses short downtime events and is subject to operator bias, while PLC-based systems suffer from inconsistencies, excessive costs, and revalidation challenges. The future of data collection lies in automation, modular modeling, and intelligent data processing, providing a foundation for digital transformation and sustainable manufacturing excellence. This session will explore the following concepts: · Advanced data collection goes beyond monitoring bottleneck operations, incorporating machine-level insights across all assets. · A multi-layered approach – integrating real-time signal processing, logic engines, and high-speed data acquisition – enhances fidelity, reduces integration costs, and improves root cause analysis. · Additionally, Aa Fault Learning approach dynamically identifies and ranks faults, leading to better diagnostics and predictive maintenance. · By leveraging digital twins, synchronizing multiple data streams, and enabling fast data validation, companies can significantly improve operational efficiency. · A robust data collection strategy supports MES, OEE, and AI/ML applications, ensuring accurate modeling, predictive analytics, and enterprise-wide standardization.

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WEST Exhibitor: Are you looking for a way to increase productivity by eliminating inspection bottlenecks? Are you tired of the same old techniques (micrometers, calipers, drop indicator, and CMM) that seem to take hours to conventionally measure dimensions on your parts? OASIS Inspection Systems, founded in Delaware (the small wonder), introduces their OASIS Elite, Core X2, Core, and Elite Dual units all accurate to either +/- .0001 or .0002. All units are equipped with user friendly software allowing our end user to inspect multiple dimensions simultaneously – including threads within seconds! All data is immediately saved to the onboard Inspection Report giving you the Speed, Accuracy, and Ease to Measure On! The OASIS Inspection System, the industry's fastest inspection system, has also added a new dimension by taking 2D measurement to 360 Degrees with the addition of their Motorized Rotary Stage. The Motorized Rotary Stage lets the user define how many times to rotate and measure the part. The OASIS returns not only the average of the data collections but also the MIN, MAX, and RANGE. To measure TIR the Centerline Tool can be used as a Spin Line or Axis of Rotation to make Concentricity and TIR measurements on systems equipped with a Motorized Rotary Stage. "Is my part round or oval?" "Are my ODs concentric?" "How are my threads?" Please send your parts in to our facility and we can meet online to show you exactly what the OASIS Inspection System can do for you or simply contact us for a demo today! Come to Westec, bring a part to us, and find out! Booth 1461! Learn more at: https://oasisinspectionsystems.com/ For more information, please contact: Matt Tucker  (302) 256-2657 Matt@juniaholding.com

WEST Exhibitor: Now in its 44th year, MCX, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of custom cable and wire assemblies for the OEM. MCX is based in North America and carries AS9100 Certification to provide the basis of the quality program that underpins that entire operation. Based in Klamath Falls, OR MCX is a high quality high performing partner for today's OEM.

WEST Exhibitor: NSK America Corp. offers electric and pneumatically driven Ultra-Precision High Speed Spindle Systems up to 160,000 RPM that can be retrofitted to your existing Machining Centers, Turning Centers, Swiss Style Machines and Robots and special application machines.  All NSK Spindles have an accuracy of <1 micron.   Our control units have the ability to be interfaced with a machine's CNC controller.  Our new i-Speed5 is an Electrically driven, fully tool changeable, 60K or 80K RPM system.   NSK America also offers a complete line of handheld micro grinders and polishing equipment with speeds up to 320,000 RPM as well as an Ultra Sonic Polisher and Ultra Sonic Cutter.  All NSK America / Nakanishi products are serviced at our North American Headquarters in Hoffman Estates, IL.

WEST Exhibitor: Join us at the new SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030, a transformative experience designed to empower manufacturers in tackling today's critical workforce challenges. This immersive destination offers a unique opportunity to assess, explore, and connect with solutions designed to unlock human potential. What awaits you: • Personalized Readiness Assessment: Start with an onsite or online assessment (sme.org/workforce) to identify your workforce needs and map strategic solutions with SME. • Technology & Talent Partners: Explore workforce readiness solutions from Tooling U-SME, SME PRIME, and SME Education Foundation in a self-guided experience. • SME Insights Desk: Hear industry leaders share valuable knowledge and tackle today’s most relevant workforce topics. • SME Think Tank Consultations: Get personalized, face-to-face consultations with SME and partner experts on your company’s unique workforce needs. • SME Theater: Discover the latest in manufacturing tech and processes through dynamic presentations and panels with thought leaders. • SME Makers Lounge: Connect, network, and collaborate with industry peers in a central, open space. Engage in discussions about the latest trends and gain practical insights to drive your business forward. Join us at SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030 and equip your company with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the evolving manufacturing landscape.