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SOUTHEAST Session: Manufacturers today are under immense pressure to navigate supply chain complexity while improving agility, customer responsiveness and cost efficiency. The industry has invested years in enabling core digital foundations like ERP, MES, WMS and operational dashboards; however, persistent blind spots across sourcing, production, inventory, logistics, sales and aftermarket services continue to erode operational performance and limit strategic decision-making. According to a 2025 survey of 300 mid-market manufacturers, only 45% have recently improved end-to- end- supply chain visibility, indicating that there is significant room for investment and improvement. Supply Chain visibility will be the future of manufacturing. A recent survey by Deloitte showed that 76% of manufacturers report limited visibility across their supply chain, making traceability a key issue in today’s environment. Data visibility is essential to a resilient supply chain; however, in a survey of 506 supply chain leaders, only 19% of organizations have embedded scenario planning into their operations, limiting their ability to anticipate and respond to disruption. The answer to fixing these blind spots isn’t yet another dashboard or point solution, but a digitally engineered supply chain with intelligent, end-to-end visibility and traceability across the manufacturing value chain. In this presentation, we explore why blind spots emerge and how a unified theme of real-time traceability can act as a digital thread to convert blind spots into sweet spots for manufacturers.

SOUTHEAST Session: Manufacturing is undergoing rapid digital transformation—driven by predictive maintenance, AI-driven insights, and smart factories. Yet IT/OT convergence is not achieved in strategy documents; it is lived daily through remote access, where people, vendors, and data cross into critical environments. This presentation explores the unique challenges CISOs and OT teams face—legacy patching debt, vendor access sprawl, ransomware pressure, and compliance demands—and why secure OT remote access is the essential bridge to efficiency, resilience, and productivity. Through industry case studies, we’ll examine how leaders are standardizing connectivity, reducing downtime costs, and enabling AI-driven operations—while ensuring security never falls behind transformation.

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Christian Jewell, Special Projects Supervisor, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

SOUTHEAST Session: Modern Swiss machining continues to evolve through advanced software that combines digital twin technology with AI-driven automation. This presentation explores how the latest tools in ESPRIT EDGE are transforming how complex, multi-axis kinematic machines are programmed - enhancing precision, adaptability, and overall efficiency - while also empowering the workforce with intuitive, intelligent solutions that simplify complexity, support upskilling, and help manufacturers attract and retain skilled talent in an evolving industry. Key Points: • Intelligent digital twin • Comprehensive setups • Simplified programming • Accurate simulation and G-code output

Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Wesley Thio, Technical Product Marketing Manager, Lumafield

SOUTHEAST Session: In the era of Industry 4.0, Stefanini's Smart Manufacturing has been pioneering the integration of the connected worker and embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize manufacturing operations. Are you trying to bridge the gap with the IT and OT shop floor for real-time data and collaboration? How is that gap affecting strategic decision processes- ultimately the bottom line? How are you looking to achieve a competitive advantage using AI-embedded tools? What is your strategy to upgrade/troubleshoot your PLC platforms? Join us for a discussion on how we have delivered real-time solutions for our customers that could be applied to your organization!  

SOUTHEAST Session: Automation is transforming manufacturing, making it essential for companies to adopt and scale these technologies effectively. As industry trends favor smarter, flexible systems, understanding how to start and grow an automation journey is vital for competitiveness, efficiency, and growth. Many organizations face challenges in strategic planning, technology selection, and implementation. This presentation offers practical guidance on developing aligned strategies, avoiding common pitfalls, and partnering effectively to ensure long-term success. Staying informed and prepared in this evolving landscape is crucial for both new and existing users to unlock automation’s full potential.

SOUTHEAST Exhibitor: Precision. Performance. Productivity. Crotts & Saunders invites you to experience powerhouse manufacturing technology from industry leaders Mazak, MC Machinery, Agile Robot Systems, and Ultra Tech—all under one roof. Stop by our booth to see live machining and automation demonstrations designed to help your shop achieve more throughput, less downtime, and higher ROI. Featured Equipment Mazak VC-EZ 20 Discover precision and versatility on this vertical machining center—featuring Mazak’s Smooth G Control for advanced motion, simplified programming, and unmatched efficiency. Mazak QT-EZ 10 + Agile Robot System See how a fully integrated Agile robotic cell automates part loading and unloading, boosting spindle uptime and eliminating operator bottlenecks. Mitsubishi EDM MV1200 S MC Machinery’s industry-leading EDM delivers incredible accuracy, reliability, and wire-cut performance—perfect for toolrooms and production environments alike. Ultra Tech Cobot Combo System A ready-to-run collaborative robot package engineered for machine tending, inspection, or part handling—configurable, flexible, and built for fast ROI. Get hands-on with cutting-edge machining, metrology, and automation solutions. Meet our experts, explore turnkey system options, and discover how Crotts & Saunders helps manufacturers in the Carolinas and Virginia push productivity further.

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