Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
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Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)

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.

Event Schedule:

  • 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Check In & Coffee
  • 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome & Overview – Dr. Lou Grice, Phoenix Contact & Bruce Newell, MANTEC
  • 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM | Keynote Speaker – Davis Matthews, Phoenix Contact USA, CEO
  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Smart Manufacturing Mindset – Haresh Malkani, CESMII, CTO
  • 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break
  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Breakout Sessions – Round 1 (See Afternoon Workshops)
  • 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | SM Showcase Preview – Showcase Presenters
  • 11:45 AM | SM Showcase – Interactive Lunch and Showcase
  • 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Breakout Sessions – Round 2 (See Afternoon Workshops)
  • 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break
  • 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | SM Solution Demonstrations – Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII SMIC Director
  • 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Wrap Up & Call To Action – Arnold Offner, Phoenix Contact
  • 3:00 PM – | Facility Tour – Multiple

Afternoon Workshops:

Session 1 (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

  • Phoenix Contact – Electric Power Monitoring (Russ Kolacek)
  • FullBore – Manufacturing Success Stories (Sudhi Bangalore)
  • CESMII – Smart Manufacturing Platform Basics (John Louka)

Session 2 (1:00 PM – 1:45 PM)

  • Digital Foundry – Derisking SM & SM Workforce Training (Sherri McCleary)
  • MANTEC – ROI in SM (Don Bolton)
  • University Partner – TBD (TBD)

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