SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: We're a premier Manufacturers' Representative Agency and we will be featuring innovative metal cutting technologies from a distinctive group of high performance tooling & work holding suppliers. Some with no known competitors. http://www.jonesmarketinginc.com
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SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Newman M2M is an integrator for Caron Engineering. We specialize in assisting customers with process automation and improvements centered around; tool monitoring, tool breakage prevention, adaptive feed rate control, automated tool offsetting, and RFID tool data management. Products: TMAC 3.0: Real-time tool wear and breakage detection system with adaptive control feed rate optimization capability. TMAC maximizes tool life, reduces cycle time, and allows unattended operation. ToolConnect: A customizable tool data management system that reads and processes RFID and 2D barcode data and updates offsets automatically, without any data-entry or interaction with the CNC control. ToolConnect reduces setup time and eliminates human error by automating the tool load process. AutoComp: Processes electronic gauge data and calculates and compensates tool offsets in the CNC control automatically; providing fast, error-free tool offset control. DTect-IT: A CNC sensor analysis system used to detect and correct anomalies occurring in the normal machining process. Prominent applications include vibration analysis, bar feeder vibration detection, bearing analysis, signature analysis, and surface roughness detection. MiConnect Technology: A flexible application builder used by our integration specialists to design custom automation and process control solutions that are unique to a manufacturer's operations. CEI Smart Light: Intuitive status light system with over 1000 available modes and programmable audible alarm; to indicate any machine status or condition. www.newmanm2m.com www.caroneng.com
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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.
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.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Brandon White, Vice President of Sales, Acieta