WEST Exhibitor: Sumitomo designs and produces a full line of drilling, milling, turning, PCBN and PCD and custom tools. Coupled with our technically advanced field engineers, Sumitomo delivers exceptional tools with unmatched service to provide solutions for the customer.
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WEST Exhibitor: WALTER USA, LLC is global leader in the metalworking industry for over 100 years and offers a wide range of precision tools for milling, turning, drilling and threading applications. The company helps customers in the aviation and aerospace industries, automotive, energy, and general industry improve process reliability and increase metal cutting productivity. As an innovative partner capable of creating digital process solutions for optimal efficiency, Walter is pioneering Industry 4.0 throughout the machining industry. With Regional Headquarters in the Greenville, SC area, Walter markets its competence brands Walter, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a network of channel partners and field engineers across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil Americas Regional Headquarters and Technology Center 1510 S. Batesville Rd, Greer, SC 29650 United States.
WEST Exhibitor: Whitney Tool is a leading manufacturer of milling cutters, including Woodruff Slotting and Keyseat cutters, as well as Counterbore, T-Slot, Dovetail and other specialty milling cutters. Additionally, we manufacture the Burr-Zit™ and Handi-Burr™ de-burring tools, and a complete line of Tap and Drill Extensions. We are the industry leader in custom shank and arbor type milling cutters in high speed steel, cobalt, carbide tipped and solid carbide. Contact Whitney Tool: 906 R St., Bedford, IN 47421 812-275-4491 www.whitneytool.com
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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.
WEST Session: As manufacturers face new requirements to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under CMMC 2.0, many see compliance as a costly obligation. Yet, when implemented as intended, these same controls create a foundation for operational excellence—connecting machines and data securely, automating oversight, and strengthening resilience. From CUI to ROI reveals how aligning cybersecurity, compliance, and smart manufacturing turns regulatory readiness into measurable business performance and long-term return on investment.