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SOUTHEAST Session: Manufacturing faces an unprecedented workforce transition as the “silver tsunami” of retiring Baby Boomers and Gen X workers accelerates. Decades of institutional knowledge are leaving with them, forcing companies to scramble for ways to preserve expertise while managing increasingly complex operations. Many facilities now schedule critical work around the availability of a single seasoned technician, while others bring retirees back at premium wages just to keep production running. At the same time, new hires arrive with expectations shaped by consumer technology—anticipating smartphone-level intuitiveness—yet encounter manufacturing systems that feel stuck in the 1990s. This presentation will share field-tested insights on how modern manufacturing systems must be transparent, modular, and designed to evolve with their users. It will also explore how manufacturers can fundamentally rethink “experience” for a new era—moving from legacy tools to adaptive, intelligent platforms that empower rather than frustrate. Attendees will see a detailed case study of 3D Glass Solutions, Inc., where strategic MES implementation boosted yield, reduced downtime, and created systems that engaged the workforce instead of alienating it. The conversation will break down the real-world challenges, adoption strategies, and critical success factors that make the difference between results and setbacks. The session concludes with a first look at Project Phoenix, MASS Group’s next-generation platform built for the realities of today’s manufacturing floor—without the complexity of yesterday’s enterprise software.

SOUTHEAST Session: Manufacturers performing visual inspections on their products have historically had two options: perform the inspection manually, or program a rule-based vision system. Both of these options are slow, inflexible, and costly to maintain. However, as Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) have become more powerful, a third approach has become available: deep learning. Deep learning-based vision systems learn directly from annotated images to perform inference on images. They offer numerous advantages including rapid deployment, greater detection flexibility, and lower development and acquisition costs. They are also easily retrained and reconfigured with minimal to no programming.  As such, they represent a massive opportunity to automate quality inspection for small to medium sized manufacturers. In this presentation, we will discuss the technology that enables AI-based computer vision, the advantages they provide, use cases, and how to best implement them. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of where deep learning fits into their operation and how to get started with the right tools and strategy.

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.

The Corporate & Institutional Member Roundtable is an exclusive, invitation-only program bringing together leaders from manufacturing companies and universities to address one of the industry’s most urgent challenges: preparing graduates who are ready to excel in today’s manufacturing workplace.

Students and Faculty! Join SME Membership for a full day of exploration, connection, and hands-on exposure to the future of manufacturing—at no cost to you.

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.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Card-Monroe Automation is a leading provider of smart manufacturing and industrial automation services. Originally founded as Everworks Automation in 2012, the company was acquired by Card-Monroe Corp. (CMC) in 2024 and rebranded as Card-Monroe Automation. The company specializes in delivering custom turnkey solutions, including the design, construction, and installation of advanced technologies such as robotic cells, automated equipment, and process control systems. Serving industries like automotive, chemical, food and beverage, logistics, tire and rubber, and general manufacturing, Card-Monroe Automation collaborates with numerous Fortune 500 companies to enhance operational efficiency, precision, and scalability.