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Speaker at WEST: Andres Ruiz, Business Development & Pre-Sales Consult • Products, Tata Technologies

Speaker at WEST: Douglas Orantes, Sales Manager, Aero Bending Company

WEST Session: Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing nearly every industry—but many manufacturing operations are still missing out. Over the past five years, a growing divide has emerged. Some manufacturers are embracing Industry 4.0 and reaping the rewards. Others remain stuck—struggling with disconnected machines, underutilized data, and manual workflows that slow down operations. From isolated systems to paper-based logs, the American manufacturing sector often lacks the connectivity required to stay competitive in a global market. So what needs to change? The first step is breaking down data silos. To enable true Industry 4.0 capabilities, manufacturers must connect the factory floor with IT systems like ERP, MES, and WES. This connectivity lays the groundwork for advanced capabilities like predictive maintenance—where machine learning models monitor operations, learn normal patterns, and predict failures before they happen. It's also about integrating design and execution. Bridging CAD and CAM systems directly to production equipment eliminates manual recipe entry and reduces errors. By creating a unified namespace, manufacturers can abstract away proprietary device protocols and enable seamless communication between all components in the process. And this is where AI truly shines. With a connected infrastructure and unified data model, manufacturers can build digital twins—virtual representations of their production environments. These models power real-time optimization, simulation, and automation in ways that were once unimaginable. This talk presents real examples, practical steps, and the mindset shift required to modernize operations—so manufacturers don’t just keep up with Industry 4.0, but lead it.

WEST Session: For decades, manufacturing poured its innovation into automating production, while business operations like sourcing, purchasing, and procurement were left behind. Companies chased bloated ERPs that promised to do everything and ended up doing little. That is why email and spreadsheets have ruled for so long: they are flexible enough to handle the messy realities of manufacturing. But organizations should dictate software, not the other way around. Today’s technology makes it possible to solve discrete problems with precision. When you automate something as specific as the RFQ process, eliminating every email and copy-paste, the ROI becomes immediate. Apply the same focus to supplier communications or purchase orders, and the gains in profit and throughput dwarf what you get from another machine on the shop floor. The future is not about automating production. It is about automating the work that has been ignored.

Speaker at WEST: Drura Parrish, Co-founder and CEO, Purchaser

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Speaker at WEST: Jon Brady, Regional Sales Manager - Western U.S., SolidCAM

WEST Session: In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable market, engineering and manufacturing organizations must evolve beyond static, siloed systems to remain competitive. Traditional design and production strategies are no longer sufficient to meet the growing complexity of customer demands. The key to thriving in this environment lies in adaptability—and that begins with a unified digital approach. Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE DELMIA offers a powerful Virtual Twin solution that bridges the gap between design and manufacturing. By creating a dynamic, real-time digital representation of your operations, DELMIA empowers businesses to simulate, optimize, and adapt processes with agility and precision. Whether you're a small startup or a global enterprise, this platform enables seamless collaboration, faster decision-making, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. In this session, we’ll explore how DELMIA transforms traditional manufacturing into a connected, intelligent ecosystem. We’ll also highlight how Tata Technologies can support your journey in adopting this robust solution—helping you stay ahead of change and deliver value with confidence.

Speaker at WEST: Tinesha Anderson, Vice President, R&D, Cost Segregation &179D, CSSI-Specialty Tax Services

Speaker at WEST: Wesley Thio, Technical Product Marketing Manager, Lumafield