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WEST Session: In this engaging discussion, an automation and robotics expert sits down with two executives from a small Southern California commercial & industrial appliance company, to explore the real-world journey of a small fabrication shop embracing automation. From initial skepticism to now multiple successful robot deployments, Bryan Montez & Pat Hundley share how their small team identified the right automation solutions, justified the investment, and overcame common barriers faced by small and medium-sized manufacturers. Attendees will walk away with practical insights into the automation decision-making process, some common lessons learned, and the cultural shifts enabling smooth transitions. Whether you're just beginning to explore automation or looking to scale your efforts, this session offers valuable takeaways for manufacturers and fabricators of all sizes & experience levels.

WEST Session: Moderated by: Paul Boris This panel brings together different perspectives, from a small, family-owned manufacturing company to one of the largest digital solutions providers, to discuss the deployment of advanced technologies and how the landscape continues to change rapidly.  Using AI to improve efficiency, automate tasks and analyze data allows manufacturers enhanced decision making and is even transforming entire industries.  AI is disrupting traditional thinking at an accelerated pace.  This panel will cover organizational factors/business considerations, technical challenges, skills/labor gaps, ethical considerations and other.

Speaker at WEST: Will Healy III, Global Industry Manager - Fabricated Metals, Teradyne Robots / UR

Speaker at WEST: Olivier Thenoz, Principal Product Manager, Production Machining Software, Hexagon

Speaker at WEST: Bryan Montez, Plant Manager, West Coast Manufacturing

Speaker at WEST: Patrick Hundley, President, West Coast Manufacturing

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WEST Exhibitor: Creaform develops, manufactures and markets cutting edge portable 3D measurement and analysis technologies that increase productivity. Creaform offers innovative solutions for applications such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation (FEA/CFD). Its products and services cater to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, healthcare, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, research and education. With headquarters and manufacturing operations in Lévis, Québec, Creaform operates innovation centers in Lévis and Grenoble France, and has direct sales operations in Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Singapore. Creaform is a unit of AMETEK Ultra Precision Technologies, a division of AMETEK Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, with annual sales of approximately $4.0 billion.

WEST Exhibitor: 3D Toolpath Visualization available in Griffo Brothers CamLink™ Software, GB/DataEntry !! Griffo Brothers Inc, developers of the world's most complete software for off-line Mazatrol programming, has advanced its unique GB/DataEntry with Solids Toolpath Check, the latest feature in a long line of CamLink software products designed to enhance your Mazak investment. Now with new Solids Toolpath verification, you can also: * Visualize Your Toolpath in 3D in the same screen as your Mazatrol program * Modify the sequence of processes using Priority Numbering in Program Layout * Better visualize Toolpath with transparency and image rotation capability * Superimpose a 3D STL Model with Shape check for instant comparison Mazak users can stop by Booth #2206 at WESTEC 2015 to see a demonstration of the leading software to support Mazatrol off-line or contact Griffo Brothers Inc direct at 541.758.8421 or visit them online at www.griffobros.com                         BY MAZAK USERS ... FOR MAZAK USERS

WEST Exhibitor: EIGHT TOOL is a manufacturer of the world's highest quality hexagon wrenches and Torx/Torx Plus wrenches. EIGHT has specialized in hexagon wrench manufacturing for over 60 years and has provided world's highest quality tools for all industries. Made of originally developed special alloy steel "SNCM+V" that realized supremely excecuted balance of torsional strength and abrasion resistance, EIGHT's high quality standard and 2,000+ product line up have earned recognition as a trusted brand from industry professionals all over the world. Having its headquarters in Osaka, Japan, EIGHT manufactures all products in Japan under the strict quality control. EIGHT strives to service professional users and assist in enhancing productive and efficient factory operations. EIGHT TOOL America services U.S. customers from officies and warehosue in Los Angeles, CA and Bay City, MI.