Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring top industry leaders and automation experts as they delve into the latest strategies and best practices for implementing automation on the shop floor. This session is tailored for both those just starting their automation journey to seasoned experts looking to refine their processes. Sharing from their personal experience, panelists will focus on practical strategies for shop floor automation and attendees will gain actionable tips to confidently elevate automation projects. Attendees will learn ways to identify both tasks ripe for automation as well as high-impact automation opportunities and discover new ways to make informed decisions about automation investments. Using real world examples, panelists will also review key technologies that have made automation viable for all operations including high-mix, and how to balance human and technology interactions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the top experts and transform your approach to automation.
Overview
About the Speakers
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David Pietrocola
Cohesive Robotics Inc.Biography
David Pietrocola is Co-Founder and CEO at Cohesive Robotics Inc., a developer of AI-powered robotic and automation solutions for high-mix manufacturing environments. He holds multiple patents, graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Trinity College, and earned a M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. -
Will Healy III
Universal Robots / TeradyneBiography
Will Healy III is enthusiastic about technology and workforce. A Purdue University engineer who loves to share his passion for automation, Will is a global leader at Universal Robots, a board member of AMIPCincy and content creator at WillAutomate. He speaks about people-centric technology investments, and creating value through automation. With 20 plus years of experience; Will is widely published and presents internationally at a variety of conferences. -
Kate Brown
Wipfli, LLPBiography
Kate Brown is a business intelligence and analytics leader at Wipfli LLP with a focus on helping manufacturers gain more timely insight into operational performance and surfacing information that team members need to make informed decisions across the organization. She focuses on educating manufacturers on the business application of a data-centered decision-making framework. -
Steven King
Blue Sky Robotics; UNC-Chapel HillBiography
Steven King is the CEO of Blue Sky Robotics, a startup applying robotics and computer vision to challenges in supply chain, manufacturing, and hospitality. As a Distinguished Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, he leads Blue Sky Innovations, a research lab pioneering emerging technologies for partners like Marriott and the Atlanta Falcons.
Pricing & Registration
Early-bird Pricing Through August 1
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $155 | $175 |
| Workshops | $399 | $480 |
| Best ValueFull Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$635 | $720 |
Regular Rates After August 1
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best ValueFull Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$795 | $900 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Members | Non-members* |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9)* | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.