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R&D Tax Credit Study Services

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. 

Networking Receptions

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!

95% of AI Pilots are Failing. How Can You Succeed

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.

A Connected, Organized and Process Driven Shop Floor Starts with Security

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!

A New Era of Inspection: Achieving Manufacturing Excellence through Industrial CT Technology

WEST Session: This session will explore the transformative potential of industrial CT technology to revolutionize quality control in manufacturing and product development. Attendees will learn how CT enables faster, more accurate inspections, improves defect detection, and reduces waste while accelerating innovation and ensuring product reliability. We will examine the challenges of adopting these systems, including cost, workflow integration, and training, and share best practices for successful implementation across industries. In addition, we will highlight the role of automated inspection systems, their integration with complementary technologies, and what the future of digital quality control holds for organizations seeking a sustainable competitive edge in manufacturing.