Kartik Pasumarti
Speaker at WEST: Kartik Pasumarti, Vice President of Revenue, ShareCRM
Speaker at WEST: Kartik Pasumarti, Vice President of Revenue, ShareCRM
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WEST Exhibitor: SurfacePrep is the largest national network of regional distributors of high-quality abrasive products, specialty ceramics, and surface finishing equipment. We also provide safety equipment, replacement parts, accessories, and tools to support your production line. Local, Quality Solutions for Manufacturers As a leading supplier of abrasive blasting media and abrasive finishing equipment, SurfacePrep has established a collection of the best technical experts and customer service whose knowledge of abrasive media and finishing equipment is unmatched in the field. Whatever You Need, Wherever You Need It Through our placement of job shops located across the United States and Canada, we offer hands-on assistance to surface finishing projects, enabling you to work one-on-one with a field expert. We Deliver Results Beyond the Surface At SurfacePrep, we are always available to you for insight long after working together to solve your initial problem. We take great care to deliver excellent customer service and the information you need to properly execute your surface finishing project. Providing you with the abrasive blasting media and abrasive finishing equipment necessary to get the job done right is our top priority. Contact us today and we will immediately start working with you to meet your surface preparation and finishing needs.
WEST Exhibitor: VKS is a browser based software which delivers step-by-step standardized work instructions to operators live, on the shop floor. Easily create, view and share visual work instructions, digital quality checklists and monitor productivity in one intuitive solution. Guarantee process compliance, have full traceability on all jobs and run reports and KPIs to have an over-view of your entire shop-floor, easily allowing managers to see who has done what, when, and how long. VKS also connects with tools, machines, and other software's to provide a full turn-key solution for your manufacturing needs.
WEST Exhibitor: World leader in providing high performance and quality cutting tools including solid carbide round tools, HSS and NEW inserted tooling. With strong global manufacturing and local support capabilities, including facilities in the USA, YG-1 has a proven track record of satisfying demanding industrial customers in diverse tooling applications.
Speaker at WEST: Susan Carlock, Co-Owner & Executive Vice President, Mursix Corporation & Murray Mentor, Inc.
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.