Sarah DePeri
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Sarah DePeri, South Carolina APEX Manager, South Carolina APEX Accelerator
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Sarah DePeri, South Carolina APEX Manager, South Carolina APEX Accelerator
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Jasmine Kennedy, Procurement Counselor, South Carolina APEX Accelerator
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Rob Sims, Founder & CTO, Alchemi Data Management, Inc.
SOUTHEAST Session: In today's highly competitive manufacturing landscape, operational efficiency is more critical than ever. Yet, excessive energy consumption and unplanned downtime remain major challenges, significantly impacting productivity and costs. Traditional maintenance strategies often fail to address the root causes of inefficiencies, leading to unnecessary energy waste and unexpected failures. This session explores Energy-Centered Maintenance (ECM)—a data-driven, AI-powered approach that goes beyond conventional reliability-centered maintenance by integrating energy efficiency as a key decision-making factor. By leveraging advanced IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and real-time machine health monitoring, manufacturers can proactively detect faults, minimize energy loss, and extend asset life. Through real-world case studies and industry insights, attendees will learn how ECM enables manufacturers to reduce operational expenses, prevent unplanned downtime, and achieve sustainability goals—all without compromising productivity. The session will also highlight how machine learning and AI-driven predictive analytics help manufacturers make smarter maintenance decisions, optimizing energy use while ensuring equipment reliability. Whether you're looking to cut energy costs, enhance machine uptime, or align with Industry 4.0 and sustainability initiatives, this session will provide practical takeaways to help you transform your maintenance strategy. Learning Objectives Understand the limitations of traditional maintenance strategies and how excessive energy waste and unexpected downtime impact manufacturing costs and efficiency. Explore the principles of Energy-Centered Maintenance (ECM) and how AI-driven predictive analytics can optimize machine performance, reduce energy waste, and prevent costly breakdowns.
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: Show floor admission is complimentary for those registered by Oct. 17, 2025. After this date and on-site, there is a $50 registration fee.For more information on the show or to register for the event visit southeast.mtseries.com.
SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: We design and build shop-ready automation solutions with a focus on simplifying processes, reducing operating expenses, and boosting efficiency. Some of the products we offer include: Automated Wash Systems – Clean parts fast and consistently by removing chips and residue. Coolant Trays – Extend coolant life, protect filters, reduce contamination, and lower labor costs. Relocation Brackets – Bolt-on fit for Haas 55–95 gallon tanks, freeing valuable floor space and improving walkaround clearance. Z Push Down Tool – Apply consistent downward pressure for part seating in automated jaws. Designed for reliability and repeatable results.
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.