2023 CESMII Annual Member Meeting

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We would like to invite you to join us for Smart Manufacturing Experience at SOUTHTEC, the home of our 2023 Annual CESMII Member Meeting, October 24-26 in Greenville, SC.

The 2023 CESMII Annual Member Meeting, held in partnership with SME, at the SOUTHTEC Smart Manufacturing Experience in Greenville, South Carolina, from October 24th to 26th, 2023! This event is THE source for vendor-agnostic Smart Manufacturing strategies; encompassing the business value of Smart Manufacturing, the best of technology innovations that are reducing the cost and complexity of Smart Manufacturing, and a chance to engage with manufacturing thought leaders who are committed to the pursuit of a more productive and competitive ecosystem!

The three-day event will feature:

  • Presentations on all aspects of emerging technologies in smart manufacturing including workforce, technology & the critical impact of artificial intelligence, automation and cybersecurity
  • Expect to hear from: Members of the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council, the Department of Energy, international representatives from Plattform Industrie 4.0
  • Leadership Workshop | Smart Manufacturing: Why It Matters & How to Achieve It | Tuesday, October 24 from 12:00-4:00 PM (EST)
  • Technology Workshop | CESMII Smart Manufacturing Architecture & Technology Workshop (Invite Only) | Tuesday, October 24 from 9:00-3:00 PM (EST)
  • CESMII Member Only Meeting to discuss CESMII’s future, hear from senior leadership and provide updates on the organization’s progress. (Breakfast included) | Thursday, October 26 from 8:00-10:00 AM (EST)
  • SOUTHTEC boasts a 100,000 sq ft exhibit hall with a dedicated “Smart Manufacturing Experience Pavilion” filled with 30+ technology providers, machine builders focused on Smart Manufacturing solutions and technology demonstrations
  • Onsite happy hour event, sponsored by Manufacturing Happy Hour, with podcast host, Chris Luecke
  • Thought-leadership conversations with members of the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council
  • Success stories from 50+ manufacturers and CESMII project investments
  • Live streamed marketing opportunities from the showfloor

Welcome

The 2023 CESMII Annual Member Meeting, held in partnership with SME, at the SOUTHTEC Smart Manufacturing Experience in Greenville, South Carolina, from October 24th to 26th, 2023! 

Tuesday, October 24

9:00AM – 10:00AM
Breakfast | Bistro
Breakfast

Location: Bistro

Note: Breakfast & Lunch are provided to all attendees who registered using promo code: CESMII. 

9:00AM – 3:00PM
Workshop | Conference Room 202A
CESMII Smart Manufacturing Architecture & Technology (Invite Only)

Location: Conference Room 202A 

A Smart Manufacturing Systems Architecture ‘Primer’ for all stakeholders involved in the development and/or implementation of software for manufacturing operations. This workshop, hosted by some of the world’s leading experts in manufacturing data engineering, comprises all the core architecture and technology strategies essential to developing/implementing interoperability-enabled Smart Manufacturing platforms and solutions.

Conducted By:

Jonathan Wise, Chief Technology Architect, CESMII
Doug Lawson, CEO, ThinkIQ

(Attendance is very limited. Register to be added to the waitlist.)

11:30AM – 12:00PM
Knowledge Bar | CESMII Booth 2424
How CESMII's Project Portfolio is Impacting the Industry

Location: CESMII Booth 2424

CESMII has a strong, diverse portfolio of nearly 60 projects that help the institute accomplish its mission. We will present an overview of the portfolio, different types of projects, and how they impact the industry through Smart Manufacturing technology and education.

Speakers:

Miguel Corcio, Director, Technical Programs, CESMII

12:00PM – 1:00PM
Lunch | Bistro
Lunch

Location: Bistro

Note: Breakfast & Lunch are provided to all attendees who registered using promo code: CESMII. 

12:00PM – 4:00PM
Workshop | Conference Room 203
Smart Manufacturing – Why it Matters and How to Achieve it

Location: Conference Room 203

This is an educational workshop on Smart Manufacturing and why it is critically important to implement now to secure the future success of your manufacturing operations.  In this workshop, you will learn:

  1. The Competitive Need for Smart Manufacturing
  2. Lean principles and Smart Manufacturing synergy
  3. The Smart Manufacturing building blocks
  4. Taking the First Step

Conducted By:

Conrad Leiva, VP of Ecosystem and Workforce Education, CESMII
Jim Wetzel, Co-founder, NxGen Group

2:30PM – 3:00PM
Knowledge Bar | CESMII Booth 2424
Impacting Energy Productivity in Energy Intensive Industries through Smart Manufacturing

Location: CESMII Booth 2424

Smart Manufacturing has shown tremendous potential for impacting energy productivity in energy-intensive industries across the US. CESMII is charged with demonstrating this impact through R&D and demonstration projects. We will share examples of how we have accomplished this in the cement, steel, paper, chemical and food industries.

Speakers:

Haresh Malkani, Chief Technology Officer, CESMII

3:00PM – 5:00PM
Happy Hour | Smart Zone Theater
Manufacturing Happy Hour - Happy Hour

Location: Smart Zone Theater

Join the CESMII team, alongside friend and podcast host of the Manufacturing Happy Hour, Chris Luecke for some networking and refreshments. 

Wednesday, October 25

9:00AM – 10:00AM
Breakfast | Bistro
Breakfast

Location: Bistro

Note: Breakfast & Lunch are provided to all attendees who registered using promo code: CESMII.

9:15AM – 9:45AM
Knowledge Bar | CESMII Booth 2424
Enhancing SMMs' Productivity, Efficiency, and Quality through Smart Manufacturing

Location: CESMII Booth 2424

SMMs make up an overwhelmingly large majority of US manufacturers. Ensuring that small manufacturers are equipped to begin their journey into Smart manufacturing is key to increasing US Competitiveness, including supply chains. Learn about CESMII’s approach to address the needs of Small and medium manufacturers using low-complexity SM technologies. We will share some great examples of successful projects for SMMs.

Speakers:

9:45AM – 10:15AM
Welcome | Smart Manufacturing Theater
Welcome: Unlocking the Future of Smart Manufacturing through CESMII

Location: Smart Manufacturing Theater

Join us as we launch an exciting day in the Smart Manufacturing Theater, led by event emcee, Jeff Winter. Jeff will be your guide, offering invaluable insights into the most current industry trends and essential market data.

Speakers:

Following that, we’ll explore how CESMII is revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape through Smart Manufacturing innovation. We’ll also provide a sneak peek at the exciting offerings that await you throughout the next two days!

Speakers:

10:15AM – 11:45AM
Keynote & Panel | Smart Manufacturing Theater
A Local, National and Global Vision for Smart Manufacturing

Location: Smart Manufacturing Theater

Empowering a Productive, Sustainable and Resilient Manufacturing Value Chain

Join us for this critical discourse as we explore the US commitment to sustainable manufacturing, a National Plan for Smart Manufacturing, and the value of the US working to harmonize Smart Manufacturing strategies for the benefit of a more competitive and resilient manufacturing value chain!

This esteemed panel of leaders and experts from The US Department of Energy, the US Smart Manufacturing Institute (CESMII), representatives from Germany (the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and Plattform Industrie 4.0), along with strategic analysts and thought leaders will highlight how our national Smart Manufacturing strategies and priorities can align to accelerate the realization of sustainable and competitive manufacturing supply chains.

Speakers:

      Manufacturing Component: Challenges, Opportunities & Implications

      12:00PM – 1:00PM
      Lunch | Bistro
      Lunch

      Location: Bistro

      Grab lunch in the SMX Bistro, next to the Smart Zone Theater, and head back over to hear a dynamic panel discussion about how manufacturers (small to large) are collaborating with suppliers to drive Smart Manufacturing adoption.

      Note: Breakfast & Lunch are provided to all attendees who registered using promo code: CESMII. 

      12:30PM – 1:00PM
      Lunch & Learn | Smart Manufacturing Theater
      Lunch & Learn: Collaboration Between Manufacturers and Suppliers

      Location: Smart Manufacturing Theater

      Join us for a panel discussion featuring representatives from large & small manufacturers as they delve into the intricate dynamics of how manufacturers and suppliers collaborate to drive Smart Manufacturing (SM) adoption. The panelists will share insights on supplier engagement strategies, innovative supply chain solutions, sustainability metrics, overcoming challenges, and real-world case studies that showcase successful collaborations. Discover practical strategies and future trends in smart manufacturing collaboration, making this session a must-attend for industry professionals committed to advancing sustainability within their organizations.

      Speakers:

      1:00PM – 2:30PM
      Keynote & Panel | Smart Manufacturing Theater
      Launch of the Industry’s First Smart Manufacturing Roadmap

      Location: Smart Manufacturing Theater

      • Smart Manufacturing Roadmap: The session introduces a Smart Manufacturing Roadmap for Industry, showcasing its potential to drive innovation and shape the future of automotive manufacturing through transformative Smart Manufacturing architectures, technologies, and ecosystem transformation
      • Reducing Cost & Complexity: Emphasizing collaboration between industry stakeholders, the roadmap highlights the importance of engaging ecosystem players to eliminate stovepipe architectures, infrastructure replication, and data siloes.
      • Supply Chain Resilience via Real Time Data Interchange: Expand from the capabilities that enable interoperability at the plant and enterprise level, and apply them to the Supply Chain, enabling the real time interchange of data between manufacturers and suppliers via standards-based information models.

      Speakers:

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      Automotive Industry – Global Collaboration to Drive Standardization

      In light of increasing digitalization and the resulting requirements, manufacturing throughout the world is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The real and virtual world will continue to coalesce. The entire value chain will be integrated and supported by digitalization, from product, production and process design to on-site customer service and circularity – across locations as well as company and national boundaries.

      2:30PM – 3:00PM
      Knowledge Bar | CESMII Booth 2424
      Workforce Skills Drive Smart Manufacturing

      Location: CESMII Booth 2424

      Digitization in factories is intensifying and operational know-how is not keeping up with the latest technologies. Connected factory workers need to use digital tools and data management techniques to augment the way they work and improve communication, with not only management, but also their support people from quality, inventory, and maintenance departments.
      These improved processes can reduce variability, improve decision accuracy, and resolve issues quicker but only if frontline workers have the required digital fluency and skills.

      Join this session to discuss several initiatives that manufacturers can embrace for their workforce including upskilling and training on new Smart Manufacturing micro-credentials. Leverage the tools that CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, is making available with technical trainers, community colleges, and ecosystem partners including ToolingU, Amatrol, and SACA.

      Speakers:

      Conrad Leiva, Vice President of Ecosystem & Education, CESMII

      2:30PM – 6:00PM
      Forum | Conference Room 202A
      Smart Manufacturing Executive Council Forum (Invite Only)

      Location: Conference Room 202A

      The CESMII | SME  Smart Manufacturing Executive Council Forum will be convening at the event for the first time in person. This forum is not open to the public and will solely consist of members of the council & invited guests. 

      Learn More about the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council

      3:00PM – 4:00PM
      Featured Speaker | Smart Manufacturing Theater
      Demystifying OT/IT Convergence: Unraveling the Truths and Myths

      Location: Smart Manufacturing Theater

      Since the 1970’s, organizations have been digging separate distinct trenches for Operations and Information Technology systems (OT and IT) – and those trenches have grown into canyons.  One of the most powerful promises of Industry 4.0 technology is that the technology itself is no longer a barrier to these 2 worlds co-existing efficiently. There is a major barrier, though – the people who operate today’s OT & IT infrastructure who are often paralyzed by the fear of the unknown and layers of historical confusion.  Leaders must embrace the concepts that Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing offer to deliver solutions that enable their stakeholders to manage manufacturing supply chains around value streams and business functions seamlessly across the legacy OT and IT boundaries.

      In this talk, Mark & Doug will discuss several truths and debunk the various myths about how to achieve convergence.  Truths about the simplicity, security and flexibility of converged capabilities to the business, and the incredible value it can bring.  Myths that lead to unapproachable systems that lack of reliability, and perform poorly with unmanageable vulnerabilities and minimal interoperability.

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      Thursday, October 26

      8:00AM – 10:00AM
      CESMII Member Meeting | Conference Room 202AB
      Annual CESMII Member Meeting & Breakfast

      Location: Conference Room 202AB

      This meeting is required for all CESMII members to discuss the institute’s future, hear from senior leadership and hear updates on the organization’s progress. Breakfast will be served. 

      10:00AM – 11:30AM
      Keynote & Panel | Smart Manufacturing Theater
      Manufacturing USA: A Growing National Resource for All Manufacturers

      Location: Smart Manufacturing Theater

      Manufacturing USA is a network of public-private partnerships united to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing through large scale collaboration on technology, supply chain, and workforce development. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions, government entities, and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, reduce cost and risk, and enable the manufacturing workforce with the skills of the future.

      Join us to hear from Manufacturing USA institute leadership about how you can get involved with our growing network of institutes and the benefits of involvement from industry representatives in the Manufacturing USA ecosystem.

      Speakers:

      Introduction
      Mike Molnar, Director, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing

      Panel – Opportunities to Work with Manufacturing USA
      Moderator: Kelley Rogers, Program Operations Division Chief, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing
      Panelists:

      • John Dyck, Chief Executive Officer, CESMII
      • Howard Grimes, Chief Executive Officer, CyManII
      • Tony Papke, Director of Business Development, MxD
      • Crystal Taton, Technical Fellow & Certified Architect, Raytheon Technologies

      Panel – Benefits of Manufacturing USA Membership
      Moderator: Don Ufford, Assistant Director for Supply Chain and Ecosystem Development, NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing

      11:30AM – 12:00PM
      Knowledge Bar | CESMII Booth 2424
      SM Innovation Platform & Marketplace: Past, Present and Future

      Location: CESMII Booth 2424

      The SM Innovation Platform has been fundamental to bringing CESMII’s SM Architecture to Industry and enabling Smart Manufacturing adoption among SMMS. It has evolved from the Core Platform to an entire architecture of Edge, Core and App technologies, including external tools and standards. The SM Marketplace compliments the platform by showcasing CESMII Member Applications and SM Profiles.

      Join this session to learn more and dig in and discuss with the CESMII Technology Team!

      Speakers:

      12:00PM – 1:00PM
      Lunch | Bistro
      Lunch

      Location: Bistro

      Note: Breakfast & Lunch are provided to all attendees who registered using promo code: CESMII.

      1:00PM – 2:30PM
      Keynote & Panel | Smart Manufacturing Theater
      Manufacturing USA Modern Makers: Empowering Stories for the Future Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

      Location: Smart Manufacturing Theater

      Join us to hear about exciting high-tech careers and different pathways taken by the Manufacturing USA Modern Makers to shape the future of manufacturing. Their stories are inspirational yet relatable: one who turned a teenage work experience at a construction site into an engineering career; one who builds cybersecurity careers by day and decadent desserts on the weekend; and another whose love for tinkering with technology like remote-control cars shaped his career path. They will share their passion and knowledge about jobs for the future in advanced manufacturing.

      Attendees will:

      • Learn how to align your passions and interests with key job skills
      • Hear about the wide range of job types in the advanced manufacturing industry
      • Learn how to get started on a path to an exciting career
      • Have a chance to ask our Modern Makers questions
      2:30PM – 3:00PM
      Knowledge Bar | CESMII Booth 2424
      Impacting Regional Ecosystems through CESMII's National Network of SM Innovation Centers

      Location: CESMII Booth 2424

      CESMII’s Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers (SMICs) are centers of excellence throughout the U.S. that focus on building industry-specific Smart Manufacturing ecosystems. They enable access to small, medium, and large businesses, connecting manufacturing assets to our SM Innovation platform, national policy development, industry awareness, and workforce development.

      Please join our panel discussion to learn how SMICs can help you on your SM Journey.

      Speakers: 

      Friday, October 27

      8:00AM – 3:00PM
      Clemson University | One Research Drive – 4th Floor 
      Smart Manufacturing International Data Spaces Workshop (Invite Only)

      Location: One Research Drive – 4th Floor
      International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR)
      Clemson University, Greenville, SC

      Register

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      With great excitement, we present a series of stimulating presentations during the event, designed to align with industry trends and government initiatives, while offering actionable insights at the local level. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the esteemed speakers you can anticipate encountering at the show.

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      Exhibitors

      We’re thrilled to extend exclusive discounts to our members for participation in the Smart Manufacturing Experience Pavilion. Spanning over 800 square feet, this expansive area will uniquely showcase CESMII and our ecosystem, promising an innovative presentation unlike any other.

      View the Showfloor
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      Questions?

      Attendee, speaking and exhibiting opportunities available for CESMII Members.
      Contact us to set up a 30 minute informational session for more information.

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