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

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

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

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.

Speaker at WEST: Susan Carlock, Co-Owner & Executive Vice President, Mursix Corporation & Murray Mentor, Inc.

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

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.

WEST Exhibitor: At the Manufacturing Technology Series WEST, the Cable & Wire West Coast Pavilion, powered by VDKM (German Association of Wire & Cable Machine Manufacturers), brings together leading global suppliers of equipment, tooling, automation, and materials for wire and cable production. Located at Booths 423 & 623, the Pavilion features over 2,000 sq. ft. of innovation, with live CNC bending machine demonstrations, solutions to boost productivity and quality, and technologies to solve real manufacturing challenges—all in one place. Don’t miss our Oktoberfest celebration right outside our booths on October 8, 4–6 pm, featuring German food, drinks, and networking. Join us to connect, collaborate, and experience the future of wire and cable manufacturing.