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QM-Fit

WEST Product: Faster, smaller, smarter.  Experience the Mitutoyo QM-Fit—compact, automated, and precise. Capture accurate dimensions instantly without setup or specialized training. 

OEM/ODM Metal Parts

WEST Product: Since 2010, we've been in touch with CNC machining for high-tolerance parts across consumer, industrial, and biomedical sectors, ensuring quality with robotic arms.

Custom Software Development

WEST Product: Our custom manufacturing software optimizes equipment performance through monitoring and maintenance. Our experts deliver maximum efficiency and ROI, partner with Orases. 

David Hallac

Speaker at WEST: David Hallac, Founder and CEO, Viaduct

95% of AI Pilots are Failing. How Can You Succeed

WEST Session: A recent MIT study, highlighted by Forbes , found that 95% of corporate AI pilots have failed to produce meaningful results or delivered ROI. There are many challenges and complexities that contribute to these failures, including company-wide strategy, technical system integrations, and internal cultural adoption to AI. As for the successful pilots, they often involve systems that learn, admit uncertainty, and integrate deeply into workflows, focusing on back-office functions where ROI is direct. This presentation will share lessons learned and successful use cases from the field and reveal the Top 5 focus areas every manufacturer should prioritize to turn AI pilots into ROI generating engines.

Uncover Hidden Cash with the R&D Tax Credit

WEST Session: In this session, Randy Eickhoff, CPA, Founder and Head Coach at Acena Consulting, will walk attendees through how innovative manufacturers and product developers can leverage the R&D tax credit to uncover hidden value. Whether you’re developing new processes, improving products, or experimenting with automation, this credit could be a powerful cash generator. Randy will demystify the IRS criteria, share real-world examples, and show you how to avoid common pitfalls in documentation and qualification. You’ll leave with practical insights to help you assess eligibility and maximize savings.