Michelle Leon
Speaker at WEST: Michelle Leon, Operations Manager, Levil Technology
Speaker at WEST: Michelle Leon, Operations Manager, Levil Technology
WEST Exhibitor: Whitney Tool is a leading manufacturer of milling cutters, including Woodruff Slotting and Keyseat cutters, as well as Counterbore, T-Slot, Dovetail and other specialty milling cutters. Additionally, we manufacture the Burr-Zit™ and Handi-Burr™ de-burring tools, and a complete line of Tap and Drill Extensions. We are the industry leader in custom shank and arbor type milling cutters in high speed steel, cobalt, carbide tipped and solid carbide. Contact Whitney Tool: 906 R St., Bedford, IN 47421 812-275-4491 www.whitneytool.com
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WEST Session: Robotics is advancing at a remarkable pace. Smarter AI models and improved hardware have made robots more capable and accessible than ever before. These shifts are transforming how we can make use of automation in fundamental ways: 1. Expand use cases through adaptability. Flexible robotic deployments open up opportunities to capture value from a wider range of applications. Adaptive automation becomes a tool for navigating uncertainty rather than a rigid asset. 2. Deploy faster with simplified programming. Your team no longer needs to spend days learning how to program the robot. Instruct robots in plain English instead. 3. Scale through modularity. Ecosystems designed around modular components allow deployments to grow and evolve with your operations. The cost of integration falls as automation spreads across your workflows. 4. Empower your workforce. Automation learns and scales the manufacturing knowledge of your company, enabling your team to focus on higher-value, higher-impact work. Join us to explore how these changes are reshaping both the economics and the role of automation, and what they mean for the future of your operations.
Speaker at WEST: Joe Mattekatt, CEO, Mesoware Inc.
WEST Session: Effective data collection is critical for optimizing production lines, yet traditional methods such as manual recording and PLC-coded data collection are fraught with inefficiencies and inaccuracies. Manual data entry often misses short downtime events and is subject to operator bias, while PLC-based systems suffer from inconsistencies, excessive costs, and revalidation challenges. The future of data collection lies in automation, modular modeling, and intelligent data processing, providing a foundation for digital transformation and sustainable manufacturing excellence. This session will explore the following concepts: · Advanced data collection goes beyond monitoring bottleneck operations, incorporating machine-level insights across all assets. · A multi-layered approach – integrating real-time signal processing, logic engines, and high-speed data acquisition – enhances fidelity, reduces integration costs, and improves root cause analysis. · Additionally, Aa Fault Learning approach dynamically identifies and ranks faults, leading to better diagnostics and predictive maintenance. · By leveraging digital twins, synchronizing multiple data streams, and enabling fast data validation, companies can significantly improve operational efficiency. · A robust data collection strategy supports MES, OEE, and AI/ML applications, ensuring accurate modeling, predictive analytics, and enterprise-wide standardization.
Speaker at WEST: Michael Kaminski, Chief Executive Officer & Advisor, Multiaxis & Methods Machine Tools
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WEST Exhibitor: Are you looking for a way to increase productivity by eliminating inspection bottlenecks? Are you tired of the same old techniques (micrometers, calipers, drop indicator, and CMM) that seem to take hours to conventionally measure dimensions on your parts? OASIS Inspection Systems, founded in Delaware (the small wonder), introduces their OASIS Elite, Core X2, Core, and Elite Dual units all accurate to either +/- .0001 or .0002. All units are equipped with user friendly software allowing our end user to inspect multiple dimensions simultaneously – including threads within seconds! All data is immediately saved to the onboard Inspection Report giving you the Speed, Accuracy, and Ease to Measure On! The OASIS Inspection System, the industry's fastest inspection system, has also added a new dimension by taking 2D measurement to 360 Degrees with the addition of their Motorized Rotary Stage. The Motorized Rotary Stage lets the user define how many times to rotate and measure the part. The OASIS returns not only the average of the data collections but also the MIN, MAX, and RANGE. To measure TIR the Centerline Tool can be used as a Spin Line or Axis of Rotation to make Concentricity and TIR measurements on systems equipped with a Motorized Rotary Stage. "Is my part round or oval?" "Are my ODs concentric?" "How are my threads?" Please send your parts in to our facility and we can meet online to show you exactly what the OASIS Inspection System can do for you or simply contact us for a demo today! Come to Westec, bring a part to us, and find out! Booth 1461! Learn more at: https://oasisinspectionsystems.com/ For more information, please contact: Matt Tucker (302) 256-2657 Matt@juniaholding.com
WEST Exhibitor: Now in its 44th year, MCX, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of custom cable and wire assemblies for the OEM. MCX is based in North America and carries AS9100 Certification to provide the basis of the quality program that underpins that entire operation. Based in Klamath Falls, OR MCX is a high quality high performing partner for today's OEM.