SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Positrol Designs and Builds Workholding POSITROL Application Engineers will analyze your workholding problem and recommend a comprehensive solution to suit your manufacturing operation. While POSITROL custom workholding devices are tailored to meet the specifications of your individual application, a selection of standard expanding mandrels and chucks are also available to accommodate many workholding requirements.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor:
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: SIC Marking is a proven supplier of permanent identification and complete traceability solutions. SIC Marking has been designing, manufacturing and distributing laser, dot peen and scribe marking machines since 1986. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, we respond to marking applications for a wide range of materials like steel, carbide, titanium alloys, aluminum and plastics. SIC Marking offers standard, custom and turnkey traceability solutions for all industry professionals. Leading players of various industrial sectors have already placed their trust in equipment developed by SIC Marking's engineering team. Today we deal with professionals from automotive, aerospace, energy, metalworking, railway, medical, construction, defense and many other industries. SIC Marking is prepared around the world to help you Mark Today...Identify Tomorrow!
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: We are a prototyping service company in southern California. Our manufacturing site features state-of-the-art CNC machines and other advantageous equipment. We have been working on prototyping for over 25 years from hand-made to machining. Also, we have ISO9001 and IATF 16949 Certified.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor:
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor:
SOUTHEAST Session: Most manufacturers begin their AI journey with high expectations, yet research shows that 95 percent of GenAI projects fail to create real business value. A common trap is the shiny object syndrome, where leaders and empowered employees chase trendy tools that look impressive but do little to address core operational challenges. This is why only 5 percent of enterprise-built AI tools ever make it into production. The companies that succeed take a different path. They delve into the business itself, uncovering where AI can make the most significant difference. Predictive maintenance that prevents costly downtime, quality control that reduces waste, and supply chain optimization that improves resilience are just a few areas where measurable impact becomes possible. What often separates success from failure is expertise. Internal teams, no matter how skilled, can be limited by organizational bias, resource gaps, and familiar ways of thinking. That is why internal builds succeed only a third of the time. Third-party AI experts, on the other hand, bring fresh perspectives that identify blind spots, challenge assumptions, and apply proven frameworks that raise the success rate to nearly 70 percent. With the proper guidance, AI stops being an expensive experiment and becomes a powerful, revenue-generating asset. For manufacturers, this shift marks the difference between falling behind and building a sustainable competitive edge.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Susan Carlock, Co-Owner & Executive Vice President, Mursix Corporation & Murray Mentor, Inc.
SOUTHEAST Session: "From Crisis to Control: Offset Impact of Taxes & Tariffs with Modern Mfr. Business Software," 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.