Errol Burrell
Speaker at WEST: Errol Burrell, National Product Manager, Matsuura USA
Speaker at WEST: Errol Burrell, National Product Manager, Matsuura USA
Speaker at WEST: Matthew Dainko, Director of Business Development, Complete
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WEST Session: In this presentation, we’ll explore how GibbsCAM empowers modern machine shops to overcome complex manufacturing challenges through advanced, yet intuitive, CAM technology. We’ll walk through real-world part examples that demonstrate how GibbsCAM streamlines programming for Milling, Turning, and Multi-Task Machines. Attendees will learn how to reduce cycle times, improve toolpath quality, and eliminate redundant operations using intelligent automation, toolpath optimization, and post processor customization. We’ll highlight strategies like adaptive roughing, simultaneous machining, and sync management for multi-channel machines—all designed to help manufacturers maximize spindle uptime and shorten setup times. We'll also showcase how GibbsCAM’s associative modeling, geometry creation tools, and integrated simulation reduce scrap and improve confidence before the part hits the machine. This session will provide actionable insights to improve programming workflow. By combining powerful functionality with a user-friendly interface, GibbsCAM gives you the control and flexibility needed to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced manufacturing world. Join us to see how GibbsCAM can help you do more with your machines.
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.
Speaker at WEST: Tyson Copa, Platform Specialist, IMAGINiT
WEST Session: In this presentation, we’ll explore how GibbsCAM empowers modern machine shops to overcome complex manufacturing challenges through advanced, yet intuitive, CAM technology. We’ll walk through real-world part examples that demonstrate how GibbsCAM streamlines programming for Milling, Turning, and Multi-Task Machines. Attendees will learn how to reduce cycle times, improve toolpath quality, and eliminate redundant operations using intelligent automation, toolpath optimization, and post processor customization. We’ll highlight strategies like adaptive roughing, simultaneous machining, and sync management for multi-channel machines—all designed to help manufacturers maximize spindle uptime and shorten setup times. We'll also showcase how GibbsCAM’s associative modeling, geometry creation tools, and integrated simulation reduce scrap and improve confidence before the part hits the machine. This session will provide actionable insights to improve programming workflow. By combining powerful functionality with a user-friendly interface, GibbsCAM gives you the control and flexibility needed to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced manufacturing world. Join us to see how GibbsCAM can help you do more with your machines.
WEST Session: Scaling Hardware Without the Headaches: The Critical Need for Automated Procurement Technology Hardware manufacturing teams face unprecedented challenges in scaling procurement operations while maintaining speed, compliance, and cost efficiency. Electronic components represent 70% of the bill of materials in mission-critical industries, yet traditional procurement systems rely on manual processes that create bottlenecks and force engineering teams to spend valuable time on logistics rather than core product development. The hardware industry urgently needs technological solutions that transform procurement from a laborious, error-prone process into automated workflows that scale efficiently without proportional increases in headcount. Modern procurement platforms must integrate advanced technologies to address the unique complexities of electronic component sourcing. Critical Technology Requirements: AI-Powered Process Automation - Advanced systems that can automatically parse unstructured data from supplier communications, emails, and attachments, converting them into structured data for ERP integration. Machine learning algorithms should track complete bills of materials across hundreds of suppliers, providing predictive insights and automated exception reporting to prevent supply disruptions. Intelligent Supplier Network Management - Technology platforms that leverage large databases of pre-vetted suppliers, using automated matching algorithms to connect procurement teams with suppliers based on technical specifications extracted from 2D/3D drawings and process documentation. This eliminates the time-consuming manual vetting process that often takes weeks. Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility - Integrated systems that provide instant access to inventory levels, bill of materials analysis, and global supply intelligence, with predictive algorithms that alert teams to compliance issues, supply disruptions, and component lifecycle changes weeks before they impact production. Research indicates that organizations implementing automated procurement technologies achieve 20% efficiency improvements while maintaining compliance with strict industry regulations. The future of hardware manufacturing depends on developing and adopting these technological solutions to eliminate traditional procurement bottlenecks and enable innovation in aerospace, defense, robotics, and other critical industries.
Speaker at WEST: Guillermo Peregrino, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Aero Bending Company
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