Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Florida (Orlando)
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Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Florida (Orlando)

This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Our team is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.

This full-day event,  will focus on small and medium manufacturers (SMEs), integrators, and workforce development professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore the latest innovations in smart manufacturing through expert presentations and live demonstrations.
  • Visit vendor booths featuring leading organizations in the industry.
  • Participate in breakout sessions to discuss and identify workforce development needs.

About FloridaMakes:
FloridaMakes is a public-private partnership dedicated to strengthening and advancing Florida’s manufacturing economy. Its goal is to deliver objective, unbiased advice and technical assistance to help manufacturers grow and become more profitable. The FloridaMakes team of manufacturing experts serves as trusted advisors, helping manufacturers navigate the public and private resources available to support their success. FloridaMakes is the official representative of the MEP National Network and NIST MEP in the state of Florida. For more information, visit FloridaMakes.com.

 

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Event Agenda

  • 12:30 – 1:00 Networking and Check-in
  • 1:00 – 1:15 Introduction [MACF + Lake Tech]
  • 1:15 -1:45 Smart Manufacturing Mindset
    • Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII
  • 1:45 – 2:15 MFG Panel led by Adams Corp + FANUC
  • 2:15-2:30 Break
  • 2:30-3:15 Breakout Session 1
  • Breakout 1: Success Stories from a Factory Floor
    • Sudhi Bangalore, FullBore
  • Breakout 2: Connecting the Dots: From Manufacturing to Microchips
    • Justice Erickson, ROOTS Education Co
  • 3:15-4:00 Breakout Session 2
    • Breakout 1: Sustainability Begins Now
      • Arnold Offner, Phoenix Contact
    • Breakout 2: Panel – The Apprenticeship Advantage in Smart Manufacturing
      • Marcelo DosSantos, FloridaMakes
      • Brenda Chrisman, CareerSource Central Florida
      • Leisa Rasmussen, Manhattan Strategy Group | Supply Chain Automation Workforce Hub)
  • 4:00-4:45 CESMII Starter Kits
    • Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII
  • 4:45-5:00 Questions and Wrap-Up
  • 5:00 -7:00 Center for Advanced Mfg Tour + Networking Hour w/ Vendor Showcase [Center for Advanced Mfg]

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