WEST Product: The new Siegmund 6’x12’ Imperial Welding Table is the largest in the Imperial Series, delivering unmatched strength, precision, and workspace for demanding fabrication.
WEST Product: The new MACC S415 DI Semi-Automatic Band Saw with variable speed inverter offers 13-3/4” round tube cutting capacity, precision, and durability for fabrication.
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WEST Product: Acena Consulting helps manufacturers turn innovation into cash flow with the R&D Tax Credit. Our proactive, responsive, and accurate approach maximizes your credits.
WEST Product: Acena Consulting boosts cash flow with expert cost segregation studies—accelerating depreciation and maximizing tax savings.
SME is excited to bring about the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Showcase at CES. SME and CTA are collaborating to highlight and promote the advanced manufacturing resources and capabilities in the US, as more global manufacturers seek to onshore and reshore their operations.
The Manufacturing Technology Series WEST event is where the manufacturing industry comes together. Connect face-to-face, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy great refreshments while networking. Whether you're meeting your next key contact or reconnecting with colleagues, your badge is your all-access pass—everyone is welcome!
WEST Session: A recent MIT study, highlighted by Forbes , found that 95% of corporate AI pilots have failed to produce meaningful results or delivered ROI. There are many challenges and complexities that contribute to these failures, including company-wide strategy, technical system integrations, and internal cultural adoption to AI. As for the successful pilots, they often involve systems that learn, admit uncertainty, and integrate deeply into workflows, focusing on back-office functions where ROI is direct. This presentation will share lessons learned and successful use cases from the field and reveal the Top 5 focus areas every manufacturer should prioritize to turn AI pilots into ROI generating engines.
WEST Session: Moderated by an industry veteran (George Barnych), this panel will discuss the importance of security in driving the ever-connected organization and supply chain. From the simple best practices of the small shop owner to the NIST and Cybersecurity Defense CMMC 2.0 requirements, this team has the history and experience to enlighten you on your journey. Join us for an engaging presentation and follow-up Q&A session that will leave you glad you took the time to hear best practices, mistakes to avoid, questions to ask, and how to position your shop to be safe well into the future. From the Top Floor to the Shop Floor - manufacturers cannot remain competitive without connectivity and transparency. Keeping you protected, connected, and systemized with process will lead to efficiency, consistency, and scalability. It is the system and service provider's job to keep you safe so you can produce good parts on time and make a profit - join us for some valuable dialog!