Mark Goodman
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Mark Goodman, Director of North American Commercial Sales, Amatrol
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Mark Goodman, Director of North American Commercial Sales, Amatrol
SOUTHEAST Session: America is facing a challenge that threatens our economic future: a widening skills gap between the jobs available in industry and the preparation of our workforce. In this engaging talk, this Presentation will explore why this gap exists—and how we can close it. Drawing from years of experience and insights the presenter will highlights the historical shifts that shaped America’s workforce, the rapid pace of technological change, and the mismatch between traditional education pathways and modern industry needs. The talk will emphasize that this is not just a labor issue, it’s an innovation issue, a productivity issue, and ultimately, a national competitiveness issue. With a practical, solutions-driven approach, Mark Goodman outlines strategies for building stronger partnerships between educators, employers, and policymakers. He shares success stories from companies and training programs that have embraced hands-on learning, technical certifications, and competency-based education to develop a highly skilled workforce.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Isabel Jardine, Senior Manager, Solutions Consulting, MaintainX
SOUTHEAST Session: This session will explore the transformative potential of industrial CT technology to revolutionize quality control in manufacturing and product development. Attendees will learn how CT enables faster, more accurate inspections, improves defect detection, and reduces waste while accelerating innovation and ensuring product reliability. We will examine the challenges of adopting these systems, including cost, workflow integration, and training, and share best practices for successful implementation across industries. In addition, we will highlight the role of automated inspection systems, their integration with complementary technologies, and what the future of digital quality control holds for organizations seeking a sustainable competitive edge in manufacturing.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor:
Step into the shoes of a frontline operator. This immersive, hands-on experience brings continuous digital transformation to life. The Pop Up Factory showcases how Tulip’s composable ecosystem empowers manufacturers to deploy human-centric solutions.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: UnDesked is the easiest way to comprehensively modernize your frontline workplace operations.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: At TEK4, we design and manufacture advanced Fast Hole Drill (FHD) EDM machines for the accurate and efficient drilling of cooling holes in aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) parts — including blades, vanes, and segments. Our systems combine leading-edge technologies to meet the most demanding manufacturing requirements: EDM Fast Hole Drilling for straight and shaped holes Laser for precision drilling, cutting, and ceramic coating ablation ECM (Electrochemical Machining) for deep STEM drilling of complex cooling passages With a focus on performance, reliability, and innovation, TEK4 delivers complete drilling solutions trusted by global OEMs and tier-one suppliers. Our machines are built in Leicester in the UK. We also have a machine showroom and spares warehouse in Greenville, South Carolina. Soon we will be able to organise machine demos in Greenville.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Axpress Trading LLC is a professional supplier specializing in precision forging, custom casting, and CNC machining solutions. We serve a wide range of industries, including automotive, heavy machinery, mining, construction, and energy. With advanced manufacturing facilities, strict quality control, and an experienced engineering team, we provide customized forged and machined components tailored to our clients’ specifications. Our products range from high-strength shafts, rings, flanges, and gear blanks to complex CNC-machined parts. By combining reliable manufacturing capability with global trading expertise, we aim to deliver high-quality products, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service to our partners worldwide.