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SOUTHEAST Session: Modern Swiss machining continues to evolve through advanced software that combines digital twin technology with AI-driven automation. This presentation explores how the latest tools in ESPRIT EDGE are transforming how complex, multi-axis kinematic machines are programmed - enhancing precision, adaptability, and overall efficiency - while also empowering the workforce with intuitive, intelligent solutions that simplify complexity, support upskilling, and help manufacturers attract and retain skilled talent in an evolving industry. Key Points: • Intelligent digital twin • Comprehensive setups • Simplified programming • Accurate simulation and G-code output
SOUTHEAST Session: Maintenance is one of the most powerful levers manufacturers can pull to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in a world where reliability is everything. Yet too many organizations remain trapped in a reactive cycle, addressing equipment failures only after they occur. This presentation will explore how smart teams are moving beyond “fix it when it breaks” to build the foundation for AI-enabled maintenance. Attendees will learn how to apply predictive strategies, leverage IIoT data, and adopt mobile-first CMMS tools to unlock insights that prevent failures before they happen. We’ll cover practical change management tactics that ensure technology investments deliver results, plus real-world examples of how manufacturers are using digital workflows to streamline operations and reduce costs. Participants will leave with actionable steps to transform maintenance from a cost center into a strategic advantage — and a clear roadmap to prepare their teams for an AI-driven future in manufacturing.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Christian Jewell, Special Projects Supervisor, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Dennis Easter, Sr. Solutions Engineer, Algorithm Inc
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Errol Burrell, National Product Manager, Matsuura USA
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: John Carpenter, Founder, Owner, President, Excellerant
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Jordan Walker, Sr Applications Engineer, Hawk Ridge Systems
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Kelvin Byrd, Dean, School of Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technology, Greenville Technical College
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Kevin Clark, Chief Evangelist Officer, Nanoprecise