Phillip Gulley
Speaker at WEST: Phillip Gulley, CSO & Co-Founder, Cofactr
Speaker at WEST: Phillip Gulley, CSO & Co-Founder, Cofactr
Speaker at WEST: Douglas Orantes, Sales Manager, Aero Bending Company
WEST Session: This presentation will explore the technical challenges of manufacturing complex tube geometries, including tight-radius and compound bends, which are critical in today’s aerospace applications. Presenters will demonstrate how in-house capabilities such as welding, machining, fixture design, and chemical processing streamline production and reduce overall lead times. Attendees will gain practical insight into integrating advanced bending technologies with digital data control systems to improve accuracy and repeatability. The session will also highlight how strategic investments such as developing in-house chemical processing enhance supply chain resilience, reduce risk, and improve schedule reliability. Case studies from aerospace programs will show how design collaboration, cost-down initiatives, and dedicated planning drive consistent improvements in product quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.
Speaker at WEST: Rod Bond, Senior Account Executive, Smartsights
Speaker at WEST: Andres Ruiz, Business Development & Pre-Sales Consult • Products, Tata Technologies
Speaker at WEST: Susan Carlock, Co-Owner & Executive Vice President, Mursix Corporation & Murray Mentor, Inc.
Speaker at WEST: Rita Wouhaybi, AI Fellow, Solidigm
WEST Session:
Speaker at WEST: Wesley Thio, Technical Product Marketing Manager, Lumafield
WEST Session: This session will explore the transformative potential of industrial CT technology to revolutionize quality control in manufacturing and product development. Attendees will learn how CT enables faster, more accurate inspections, improves defect detection, and reduces waste while accelerating innovation and ensuring product reliability. We will examine the challenges of adopting these systems, including cost, workflow integration, and training, and share best practices for successful implementation across industries. In addition, we will highlight the role of automated inspection systems, their integration with complementary technologies, and what the future of digital quality control holds for organizations seeking a sustainable competitive edge in manufacturing.