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SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Palmer Contractors performs industrial maintenance across SC, NC, and TN.  Welding, fabrication, mechanical, millwright, process piping, vessels, rigging, etc.  Long-term dedicated or short-term assist.  Capex or repairs.  Firm bid or T&M.  ASME R stamp holder.  New offices in Charlotte and Charleston opened July '22.  Experienced, Skilled, and Local craftsmen provide you with Safety, Quality, and Professionalism. Palmer Tool performs Welding & Machining of alloy steels.  New or repair.  High Temp, High Pressure, High Corrosion, High Abrasion.  Specialties include ASME code vessels, rotary airlocks, HVOF thermal spray, hardfacing.  Four engineers on staff, including two PE's.  We manufacture to your blueprint, or we can create a blueprint with you by reverse engineering your old/damaged parts.  Ask us how we can improve the service life of your process headaches.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Founded in 1962 and based in Greenwood, Indiana, Nachi America Inc. serves as the North American headquarters of Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. Fusing the world-class engineering expertise of Nachi-Fujikoshi with American innovation, we proudly manufacture cutting tools for many applications and industries at our facility outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Starting with patented Nachi-made carbide and steel, utilizing Nachi-built machines and robotics for precision grinding, and finishing with advanced Nachi-developed coatings, every step reflects our dedication and passion for performance and quality, to you, and our mission: Contributing to the Progress of the World of Product Manufacture. We are passionate about enhancing your processes with products and machines designed for every stage of manufacturing, and we are looking forward to working with you and your team.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Discover our high-performance laser source and beam steering technologies for process and system integration. Advanced laser technology is revolutionizing manufacturing and production across many industries. From additive manufacturing and micromachining to advanced packaging and material converting, laser precision technology is driving next-generation manufacturing with unprecedented accuracy, efficiency, and customization.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: NEXGEN Tooling LLC is a manufacturer of high-performance cutting tools specializing in manufacturing tight tolerance carbide cutting tools for manufacturers worldwide. By utilizing our expertise, state-of-the-art equipment, and patented tool designs, we deliver results that improve your capabilities, optimize performance, and stretch your tooling budget.

SOUTHEAST Session: Digital twins are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of advanced manufacturing, enabling companies to simulate, optimize, and validate their production processes in a virtual environment before committing to physical execution. This presentation explores the value of digital twins specifically in the domains of CNC machining, robotic automation, and the broader virtual factory. In CNC machining, digital twins replicate the behavior of machines, tools, and part geometries, allowing for precise simulation of toolpaths and real-time detection of potential collisions, over-travel, and inefficiencies. By simulating the exact machine kinematics, spindle dynamics, and tool libraries, manufacturers can reduce setup times, improve part quality, and significantly lower the risk of costly rework or downtime. In robotic work cells, digital twins mirror robotic behavior, motion, and task sequences. This enables manufacturers to program, test, and optimize robot trajectories and tool interactions virtually - ensuring safety, cycle time optimization, and maximum utilization of expensive automation assets. Collision detection, reach analysis, and process synchronization can all be handled digitally before deployment on the shop floor. At the virtual factory level, digital twins provide a holistic view of the entire manufacturing environment - integrating machines, robotics, material flow, operators, and logistics into a unified simulation. This enables strategic decision-making, accurate capacity planning, and the ability to test process changes in a risk-free virtual environment. The result is greater agility, resilience, and efficiency across the entire production lifecycle. Attendees will gain insight into how digital twins reduce risk, increase productivity, and enable smarter planning across manufacturing operations. By harnessing digital twins in CNC machining, robotic systems, and factory-wide simulations, companies can accelerate their journey toward digital transformation and fully realize the promise of Industry 4.0.

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Cozette Robinson, CEO, CYR Consulting, LLC

SOUTHEAST Session: Many small and medium-sized manufacturers feel overwhelmed by the hype around artificial intelligence yet struggle to see where to begin without significant disruption or cost. This talk will present a practical, proven framework that helps owners, operators, and engineering managers adopt AI in a step-by-step approach. Real case studies will be shared, including a sales order entry automation initiative that reduced manual effort by 60% through the use of a third-party AI solution, allowing employees to focus on higher-value customer service and informed decision-making. Attendees will gain a clear roadmap to identify high-impact opportunities, pilot small projects, and scale AI solutions that deliver measurable ROI and strengthen long-term competitiveness. This session provides actionable strategies and dispels common myths, demonstrating that digital transformation does not have to be complex or out of reach for smaller manufacturers ready to take the first step.

SOUTHEAST Session: "The Manufacturing Leader's Playbook for Surviving Tariffs, Taxes, and Tech Turm," explores strategies for mitigating the effects of taxes and tariffs on manufacturing businesses through the use of modern business software. It covers key financial and operational factors such as OBBA, tariffs, and technology, highlighting how these elements impact R&D credits, clean energy credits, bonus depreciation, and potential savings. The presentation also delves into the benefits of ERP software, emphasizing the need for high-quality data ingestion, cost accounting, supplier diversification, customer prioritization, and predictive analytics to enhance profitability and market share. Additionally, it provides an example of a modern ERP platform and discusses the integration of Acumatica Manufacturing ERP, which combines financials, planning, and scheduling to support diverse manufacturing strategies and deliver real-time insights.