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FULL LIST OF AME 2023 PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS/ presentation

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7th, 2024

DEVOS PLACE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

(free entry & free 2 hour parking*)

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

General Expo Admission
(Showfloor opens at 8:30 AM)

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Seminar Rooms with experts discussing Automation, Metalworking, Mechanical, and other manufacturing issues like exploring state and federal grants for training, equipment, or energy savings. Below you will see the 2024 Speaker/Breakout Room Agenda.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

AME 2024 Networking Event/Party at Woordrow’s Duckpin Bowling. This is a ticketed event and can be purchased when your register to attend the show. Tickets need to be purchased in advance are only available online.

CNC Vendors running and making chips and showcase the latest metalworking technologies!

Dynamic machine (DN Solutions) - BOOTH #900 - demos All Day 

DVF 5000 5-axis machining centers are designed for component manufacturers looking to machine high-precision, complex parts in one hit. Equipped with leading edge technology and supplied ‘automation- ready’, these machines will take your productivity and performance to a whole new level. Learn more at www.dynamicmachine.com

SPEAKER BREAKOUT ROOM AGENDA

Wednesday Agenda August 7th

Automation Breakout Room

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:

A Look at the State of Artificial Intelligence in the Automation Industry

Artificial Intelligence is what everyone is talking about these days. But where does it stand in the world of Industrial Automation?  Is it just a buzz word, or is there real activity going on?  How long before there will be real products and useful tools available to automation professionals?

Speaker: Don Clutterbuck
Presented by: Horner Automation


10:30 AM - 11:30 AM:

Advancing Industry 4.0 to 5.0 through AI and Automation 

Advancing Industry 4.0 to 5.0 through AI and Automation offers a detailed and compelling exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping manufacturing, from Industry 4.0 to the promising frontier of Industry 5.0.

Speaker: Zakary Smith
Presented by: SensFlo


12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:

The Landscape of Manufacturing is Shifting Under Our Feet

Shrinking global demand is slowing revenue growth. Increased competition in the supply chain is putting downward pressure on prices. An Aging workforce is approaching retirement. Category leaders are leveraging technology to gain marketshare and kicking off a wave of consolidation. Manufacturers up and down the supply chain are facing increased pressure to increase efficiency and reduce cost. The secret to doing that lies in their data, if only they can put it to good use. In our session, we'll explore how manufacturers can leverage their historical parts data locked in silos across their information ecosystem to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

Speaker: Chris Brown
Presented by: CADDi


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:

The No-BS Digital Sales Roadmap

This conversation is different. Joseph won’t sell you on the value of eCommerce—you already know that. Instead, we will get deeply practical with a roadmap of how your team can do it: by yourself or working with another team.

Speaker: Joseph Maxwell
Presented by: SwiftOtter

MRO/SAFETY Breakout Room

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:

MRO support from your ERP ASAP!

Speaker: Dennis Easter
Presented by: Algorithm Inc.


10:30 PM - 11:30 AM:

Realizing Zero-Downtime, Zero-Waste with Industry 4.0 and AI  

Manufacturers can see millions of dollars in savings just by decreasing unplanned downtime or reducing scrap. But getting there requires the right technology. Increasingly, manufacturing companies are turning to digital solutions to provide insights that can drive productivity and efficiency. Join us and explore how your business can embrace an Industry 4.0 digital transformation.

Speaker: Mo Abuali
Presented by: Wipfli

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:

Effective Reliability: Adoption, Simplicity, and Tech Integration for All Sizes

Unlock the potential of technology in reliability initiatives. Learn how to choose the right tools, such as CMMS and IoT solutions, based on your company's needs. Discover the importance of aligning technology with key performance indicators for successful implementation and long-term buy-in.

Speaker: Chad Brannan
Presented by: Facility Works


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:

The Reality of Cut-Resistant Gloves in the Marketplace

With 50 years in the business, Griff Hughes, owner and CEO of Banom will present useful information on how to comply with OSHA, variations in cut tests and why he has found high tensile strength and edge testing to be so important.

Speaker: Griff Hughes
Presented by: Banom

Metalworking Breakout Room

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:

Why Collaborative Robots Haven't Taken Over Welding Operations 

Collaborative robots have revolutionized many aspects of manufacturing. However, their integration into welding operations has been limited. Learn the key reasons behind this slow adoption.

Speaker: Malachi Greb / Jenna Vessel
Exhibitor: Creston Industrial Sales


10:30 AM - 11:30 AM:
Adventurous Demand Generation For Industrial Marketers

From creation to capture to conversion...we'll discover practical strategies that brands can leverage to effectively capture market interest that converts leads into loyal customers. 

Speaker: Eddie Saunders Jr.
Exhibitor: Creston Industrial Sales


12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:

The Hills and Valleys of Social Media

Join Shae Eichele and Hallie Haupt as they take you through the ever-changing landscape of social media and collaborations, traversing the peaks and troughs.

Speaker: Hallie Haupt / Shea Eichele
Presented by: Creston Industrial Sales


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:

10 Lessons from 100 Interviews with Manufacturing Leaders

Are you looking for a "cheat sheet" covering the top trends, challenges, and opportunities facing manufacturers right now, and how to effectively lead through them?

Speaker: Chris Luecke
Presented by: Creston Industrial Sales

General Manufacturing Breakout Room

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM:

How Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs is impacting workforce development in the Manufacturing Industry 

NBT awards scholarships to students enrolled in study programs that lead to manufacturing careers. However, scholarships support a previously chosen career path, and it's simply not enough to solve the problem as the worker shortage is predicted to worsen in the coming years. NBT believes a better solution is to reach individuals at an earlier age to influence their career decisions. NBT summer manufacturing camps expose youth ages 12 to 16 to careers within the manufacturing world through hands-on, project-based learning.

Speaker: Ed Dernulc
Presented by: Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs


10:30 AM - 11:30 AM:

Data Waste and the Opportunities You Leave Behind

The data market is estimated to be worth $550 billion by 2028. In this session hear real life examples and get practical tips on how to take your data from waste to worth.

Speaker: William Stone
Presented by: Classy Llama


12:00 PM - 1:00 PM:

The Process of Improvement: Emergence, Workflow, and Radical Organizational Change

Learn how to leverage modern workflow platforms of user-configurable and integratable agile work management solutions that are driving radical organizational change, efficiency, scalability, and innovation – all factors that are critical in manufacturing, where precision and efficiency are paramount.

Speaker: Vaughn Thurman
Presented by: HighGear


1:30 PM - 2:30 PM:

Why WiM?

Dani Schneider, a woman who has carved her path in the demanding world of manufacturing, shares her insights on the unique challenges faced by women in the industry, the importance of finding one's voice, and the invaluable support offered by Women in Manufacturing (WiM). 

Speaker: Danielle Schneider
Presented by: Creston Industrial Sales

SMART TECHNOLOGY ZONE

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) invites you to the Smart Manufacturing Zone to meet with our team and get hands-on with
technology that can help your business.

Alongside our partner technology suppliers, the Zone will be filled with various ways your organization can leverage automation that will impact the bottom line and drive improvements. From cobots to additive manufacturing to system integration, the Smart Manufacturing Zone has the solutions you need to remain competitive.

Technologies featured in the Smart Manufacturing Zone:

·        Cobots and Autonomous Mobile Robots

·        Additive Manufacturing

·        Augmented and Virtual Reality

·        Big Data and Information Systems

·        Digital Work Instructions

·        Machine Monitoring/Control Systems

i4.0 Accelerator Pitch Event
Stat Funded Grant Program

THURSDAY AUGUST 8th, 2024

DEVOS PLACE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

(free entry,
free 2 hour parking*)

*Free Parking - 2 hour parking voucher valid at City of Grand Rapids parking ramps, limited to the first 2,000 attendees across both days. Visit AME Registration to receive your parking voucher.