Securing the modern manufacturer: Challenges and solutions for 2019 and beyond

April 25, 2019 by

Manufacturing technology is going through an unprecedented change. For the first time, the plant floor is connecting, networking and communicating with a wider environment. This change comes many new security challenges. Traditionally isolated networks are now open, unsecured devices are exposed, and security now has a greater impact on production reliability. During Eastec, Nuspire Chief Strategy Officer Dan Hoban will dive into the following:

The shift in manufacturing technology, the impact on manufacturing networks, and the security challenges manufactures now face.
Dan will leverage over a decade of manufacturing technology experience, statistics from Nuspire’s R&D teams, and conversations with leading manufacturing organizations and industry analysts that uncover the threats, challenges, and future of manufacturing security.
Dan will also dive into a desired, secure state for the future of manufacturing networks, and practical applications technology leaders can take now to prepare and secure their network environment.

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Bridging The Customer Experience Gap to Win More Work

April 10, 2019 by

The customer is king: improving your customer experience is the most effective thing your business can do to gain more repeat business, more referral work, and competitor differentiation. Companies like Xometry, ProtoLabs and 3D Hubs have already figured out how to sell to the new generation of part buyers. We’ll show you some simple steps you can take to improve your customer experience and win more work.

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Unlock The Power of Data Hidden In Your Job Shop

April 10, 2019 by

Estimates show that 33% of data generated by job shops can drive business insights, yet, manufacturers use only 0.5% on average. Learn how to leverage the data you already have as an advantage to drive revenue growth.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Growing Your Job Shop in Industry 4.0

April 10, 2019 by

As technology evolves and manufacturing become increasingly more digital, job shops face pressure to produce faster than ever – and shops that aren’t equipped with the right tools may not be able to keep up. We’ll take you through the essential digital tools your shop needs to be more productive, increase revenue and grow the business.

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Fueling Continuous Improvement with Real-time Data – The Underlying ROI / Business Case

April 9, 2019 by

Manufacturers profiting from Data-Driven Manufacturing do so primarily because they have a well-defined strategy to incorporate real-time data into their Continuous Improvement methodologies. Data-Driven Manufacturing is transforming Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma and other methods by shifting the emphasis from data collection and analysis to high value-added activities, rapidly evolving standard work practices. In this presentation, MEMEX will discuss a proven, cost effective strategy for achieving sustainable operational excellence through Impactful Continuous Improvement based on the collection of real-time objective data from all manufacturing assets.

Sponsored by: MEMEX

5 Steps to Success: Cashing in on the Promise of Data-Driven Manufacturing

April 9, 2019 by

Today’s manufacturers are under pressure to shorten lead-times and reduce costs more than ever before and are increasingly adopting Data-Driven Manufacturing to achieve these goals. However, it is not enough for manufacturers to just monitor machines to achieve maximum efficiency and profitability. They must also ensure shop floor data is collected automatically, and in real-time, and then must analyze and act appropriately upon the data collected. In this presentation, MEMEX will use actual case studies to discuss a strategy for monetizing real-time shop floor data that is rooted in a pragmatic repeatable approach, focused on the business case and expected outcome.

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Industry 4.0 Simplified for All – Job Shop to OEM – Quoting to Quality

April 9, 2019 by

A conversation on how we got to where we are and to what we need to do to fix a broken trend in our industry. Past, present, and what to do now. Also, what to avoid on your path to implementing I4.0

What will be gained by attending?

An understanding on how we got here
A solution for a broken concept
Warning of false profits

What will be discussed or shared?

Industry 4.0 for Job Shops to OEMs.
Introduction of a solution – Digital Manufacturing Loop
Innovative products throughout the Digital Manufacturing Loop
Quoting to Quality

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Preparing for the Loss of Your Go-To Guy – Make Your Know-How Digital to Stay Competitive and Always Be Prepared for Change

April 9, 2019 by

Small to medium machining shops know all too well the importance of experienced machinists and programmers. Their unique knowledge of your tools, machinery and their controls—not to mention the floor as whole—is invaluable. Add a high-mix, low-volume workflow to the equation and there’s no substitute for his ability to adapt, set up tools and machines and program on the fly.