Rob Sims
Speaker at EAST: Rob Sims, Founder & CTO, Alchemi Data Management, Inc.
Speaker at EAST: Rob Sims, Founder & CTO, Alchemi Data Management, Inc.
EAST Session: Effective data collection is critical for optimizing production lines, yet traditional methods such as manual recording and PLC-coded data collection are fraught with inefficiencies and inaccuracies. Manual data entry often misses short downtime events and is subject to operator bias, while PLC-based systems suffer from inconsistencies, excessive costs, and revalidation challenges. The future of data collection lies in automation, modular modeling, and intelligent data processing, providing a foundation for digital transformation and sustainable manufacturing excellence. This session will explore the following concepts: · Advanced data collection goes beyond monitoring bottleneck operations, incorporating machine-level insights across all assets. · A multi-layered approach – integrating real-time signal processing, logic engines, and high-speed data acquisition – enhances fidelity, reduces integration costs, and improves root cause analysis. · Additionally, Aa Fault Learning approach dynamically identifies and ranks faults, leading to better diagnostics and predictive maintenance. · By leveraging digital twins, synchronizing multiple data streams, and enabling fast data validation, companies can significantly improve operational efficiency. · A robust data collection strategy supports MES, OEE, and AI/ML applications, ensuring accurate modeling, predictive analytics, and enterprise-wide standardization.
Speaker at EAST: John Biagioni, President, Lampin Corporation
EAST Session: Abstract : Manufacturers are keen and pragmatic on how their capital is used to advance their state of manufacturing. And it is clear to them how investments in physical assets bring operational value. What is not so clear is the value-add of technology to their operations. In this session, you will learn how to translate the value of technology to operations to facilitate internal planning and justification for technology investments. You will learn how to build a business case around technology to show the expected value and ROI of that investment. Using this approach, the project team can report the financial gains to key constituents to help with continued funding and support. Significance/Importance : Manufacturers are keen and pragmatic on how their capital is used to advance their state of manufacturing. And it is clear to them how investments in physical assets bring operational value. What is not so clear is the value-add of technology to their operations. In this session, you will learn how to translate the value of technology to operations to facilitate internal planning and justification for technology investments.
Speaker at EAST: Nasir Mannan, Owner | Principal Engineer, M3DI LLC | CCAT
Speaker at EAST: James Cooper, Senior Account Executive, SmartSights
EAST Session:
Speaker at EAST: Lars Faller, Corporate Account Manager, SIEMENS
EAST Exhibitor: Ebbco inc. is a full service design/build manufacturer of Metalworking Filtration. Ebbco had engineered and designed systems for various applications such as EDM, Waterjet, Precision Machining, Heat Treat, Coolant Management, Parts Washer and Stoneworking Applications.
EAST Exhibitor: We provide small- and medium-sized manufacturers with a full suite of flexible and configurable cloud-based ERP software systems that provide complete visibility into, and control of, their business operations, enabling them for growth.