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SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Walter is one of the world's leading metalworking companies. As provider of machining solutions, Walter offers a wide range of precision tools for milling, turning, drilling, and threading applications. Walter works together with its customers to provide optimum solutions for fully machining components for use in aerospace, automotive, medical and energy industries, as well as general engineering. The company demonstrates its Engineering Kompetenz at every stage of the machining process. As an innovative partner capable of creating efficient process solutions, Walter is focused on providing excellent productivity and reliability for all machining processes. With Regional Headquarters in Greer, SC, Walter markets its competence brands Walter, Walter Titex, Walter Prototyp and Walter Multiply through a network of channel partners and field engineers across the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Providing high-precision Swiss tooling for a broad spectrum of industries and applications the world over, REGO-FIX® brings the latest in innovation and technology to the industrial manufacturing industry.  Inventor of the original ER collet system, the company is known around the globe for quality, value and solutions that help increase manufacturing productivity.  REGO-FIX designs, manufactures and tests all its toolholders in a state-of-the-art, ISO certified facility in Switzerland and boast an advanced product mix that includes the patented PowRgrip® System.  A fast, high-clamping press fit force, PowRgrip is accurate alternative to shrink fit holders. REGO-FIX’s products work together interchangeably, resulting in the flexibility to create solutions that provide manufacturing with the industry’s best accuracy, balancing and tool life.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: QualiChem, Inc. manufactures some of the most advanced metalworking fluids available in the world. Our product line includes water dilutable coolants, straight oils, metal forming fluids, cleaners, and rust & corrosion inhibitors. As a global supplier, our fluids meet all of the relevant health & safety regulations, including GHS & REACH.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Manufacturing Rep Firm specializing in cutting tool applications.

SOUTHEAST Session: Manufacturers today face a critical workforce challenge. An aging labor pool, persistent skills shortages, and post-pandemic attrition have created gaps that traditional hiring alone cannot solve. These pressures demand innovative approaches to sustaining productivity and competitiveness. Robotics offers a practical, scalable solution, not as a replacement for people, but as a partner that augments human capabilities. Collaborative robots (cobots) are designed to work alongside operators, taking on repetitive, physically demanding, or hazardous tasks. This partnership allows employees to focus on higher-value activities such as quality control, process improvement, and customer engagement. Studies show that human–robot teams significantly reduce idle time and improve throughput compared to all-human work environments. Real-world examples illustrate the shift. Chipotle’s “Autocado” robot automates the tedious process of cutting and coring avocados, while staff concentrate on quality and service. On manufacturing floors, cobots assist with material handling, precision assembly, and inspection; areas where ergonomics and consistency are critical. Rather than eliminating jobs, robotics transforms them, creating safer workplaces and more sustainable operations. This session, “Robotics as a Partner, Not a Replacement, for Manufacturing Jobs,” will explore how manufacturers can strategically adopt robotics to address workforce shortages without diminishing employee value. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of cobot integration, practical considerations for implementation, and the long-term potential of human–robot collaboration. The presentation emphasizes that the future of manufacturing is not a choice between people and machines, but a partnership that strengthens both.

SOUTHEAST Session: Unexpected breakdowns, rising costs, and limited asset visibility continue to be a challenge for manufacturers, especially as teams face mounting pressure to do more with less – fewer technicians, tighter budgets, and limited time. But with the right technology and a practical approach to reliability, lean teams can shift from fighting fires to building long-term, operational resilience into every layer of production. In this session, we’ll showcase how manufacturers are using modern CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) tools to drive higher uptime, extend asset life, and reduce reactive work – all without needing additional headcount or new equipment. We’ll demonstrate how top performing teams have digitized preventive maintenance schedules, deployed QR code-enabled work orders, and built mobile-first maintenance workflows that keep machines running and teams aligned. Whether you’re still using spreadsheets or looking to get more out of your current system, this session will provide a clear blueprint for building a smart, scalable maintenance program.

SOUTHEAST Session: This panel will discuss the importance of security in driving the ever-connected organization and supply chain. From the simple best practices of the small shop owner to the NIST and Cybersecurity Defense CMMC 2.0 requirements, this team has the history and experience to enlighten you on your journey. Join us for an engaging presentation and follow-up Q&A session that will leave you glad you took the time to hear best practices, mistakes to avoid, questions to ask, and how to position your shop to be safe well into the future. From the Top Floor to the Shop Floor - manufacturers cannot remain competitive without connectivity and transparency. Keeping you protected, connected, and systemized with process will lead to efficiency, consistency, and scalability. It is the system and service provider's job to keep you safe so you can produce good parts on time and make a profit - join us for some valuable dialog!

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Nat Frampton, Co-Founder, LECS Energy, LLC

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: John Carpenter, Founder, Owner, President, Excellerant

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Steve Logue, General Manager, Sensolus