Randy Eickoff
Speaker at WEST: Randy Eickoff, Founder & Head Coach, Acena Consulting, LLC
Speaker at WEST: Randy Eickoff, Founder & Head Coach, Acena Consulting, LLC
WEST Session:
Speaker at WEST: Chris Joco, Principal Solutions Architect, DSD Business Systems
WEST Session:
WEST Session:
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: Olivier Thenoz, Principal Product Manager, Production Machining Software, Hexagon