Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Tennessee
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Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Tennessee

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.

John Dyck, CESMII CEO will be attending & speaking at this event.

This full-day event, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 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
  • 8:00 – 8:30 Check-In & Coffee
  • 8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & Overview (Danny Norman, Josh Penney, Victoria Hirschberg)
  • 8:45 – 9:30 Smart Manufacturing Mindset (John Dyck, CESMII CEO)
  • 9:30 – 10:15 State of Manufacturing (Dr. Bill Peter, Director of Advanced Manufacturing, ORNL)
  • 10:30 – 11:20 Round 1 Breakout Sessions
  • 11:20 – 11:30 AI TechX (Dr. Vasileios Maroulas, UT Knoxville)
  • 11:30 – 1:00 Enjoy an Interactive Lunch and Showcase with demonstrations in the lobby!
  • 1:00 – 1:45 Round 2 Breakout Sessions
  • 2:00 – 2:45 SM Solution Demonstrations (Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII SMIC Director)
  • 2:45 – 3:00 Wrap Up & Call to Action (Danny Norman, Rob Schoenthaler)
  • 3:00 & 3:30 Stay for TN Made Facility Tours led by Josh Penney!

    Breakout Presenters:
    – Sudhi Bangalore – FullBore
    – John Louka – CESMII
    – Ryan Cahalane – Axiom Systems
    – Dr. Sai Swaminathan – UTK
    – Jeremy Nathan – JN Computer Training

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