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Speaker at WEST: Paul Boris, Strategic Accounts, Manufacturing, UiPath

Speaker at WEST: Cameron Downs, Chief Executive Officer, Artisan Technologies

Speaker at WEST: Michael Sedique, Chief Operating Officer, Artisan Technologies

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.

Speaker at WEST: Mary Miller, Director of Marketing, PayTrace

WEST Session: In a manufacturing landscape where production has evolved to be lean, automated, and connected, post-sales support remains outdated—fragmented across PDFs, portals, and manual processes. Impaqx’s Pikclix redefines this landscape with SupportOps 3.0, a transformative, AI-powered platform built to modernize maintenance, service, and parts ordering. By integrating Generative AI, Agentic AI, LLMs, RAG, and Vision AI, Pikclix delivers intelligent, contextual, and actionable support experiences across the customer and technician journey. From conversational AI assistants trained on proprietary documents to clickable assembly diagrams that link directly to live parts catalogs, Pikclix simplifies complex tasks, enhances part identification accuracy, and improves customer satisfaction. The platform empowers manufacturers to scale rapidly—requiring no infrastructure overhaul, integrating with existing systems, and going live in under a month. Business impact is significant: reduced return rates, increased part order volume, and improved customer loyalty. With built-in analytics and automation, Pikclix not only answers support queries but uncovers trends, predicts failures, and drives engineering improvements. In an era where 40% of revenue can stem from aftermarket services, Pikclix transforms post-sales support into a strategic growth engine—bridging the modernization gap and preparing manufacturers for the future of intelligent support.

WEST Session: This presentation will explore how modern manufacturers can eliminate delays and inefficiencies in MRO purchasing through a smarter, more connected procurement experience. Traditional indirect materials procurement is often siloed, manual, and reactive—creating friction across sourcing, approvals, and delivery. Vroozi’s SpendTech® platform changes that by offering an intuitive, self-service marketplace that automates requisitions, ensures contract compliance, and increases spend under management. Attendees will see how smart manufacturing systems can trigger AI-driven purchase requests, enabling real-time MRO fulfillment to keep operations running. We’ll walk through a real-world example of how a leading manufacturer accelerated response time and reduced downtime by digitizing and automating their indirect procurement workflows.

WEST Session: Join us for an insightful and action-packed session that reveals how smart process optimization is transforming financial, logistical, and ecommerce operations. Whether you're looking to streamline workflows, boost accuracy, or scale your business, this presentation delivers practical strategies. Takeaways and What You'll Learn The latest improvements in shipping, fulfillment, and order flow management that are elevating logistics and customer satisfaction. Sail seamlessly! Learn from two real-world business ecommerce customer integration examples—Shopify and BigCommerce—demonstrating how seamless connections with platforms like Acumatica, SAP Business One, and an AI Pricing Agent can streamline operations and support scalable growth.  Spotlight Feature: Pricing Automation Tool -  Say goodbye to manual pricing guesswork! Discover how this: Optimizes margins in real time Syncs across multiple channels Executes hands-free updates Keeps your pricing competitive—automatically Whether you're in finance, logistics, or ecommerce, this session is will provide insights to help you work smarter, not harder. Don’t miss your chance to see how innovation is driving scalable growth and operational excellence.

WEST Session: Join Randy Eickhoff as he breaks down powerful tools that can significantly accelerate depreciation and boost cash flow for manufacturers, facility owners, and real estate investors. This session will cover cost segregation studies, the Section 179D energy efficiency deduction, and Section 179 expensing. With an eye on current IRS positions and pending legislation, Randy will explain how to align tax strategy with capital planning to optimize your bottom line. Expect actionable takeaways tailored for SMEs investing in new buildings, equipment, and improvements.

Speaker at WEST: James Meyette, Senior Application Engineer, Selway Machine Tool Co.