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EAST Session: Abstract : In today's highly competitive manufacturing landscape, operational efficiency is more critical than ever. Yet, excessive energy consumption and unplanned downtime remain major challenges, significantly impacting productivity and costs. Traditional maintenance strategies often fail to address the root causes of inefficiencies, leading to unnecessary energy waste and unexpected failures. This session explores Energy-Centered Maintenance (ECM)—a data-driven, AI-powered approach that goes beyond conventional reliability-centered maintenance by integrating energy efficiency as a key decision-making factor. By leveraging advanced IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and real-time machine health monitoring, manufacturers can proactively detect faults, minimize energy loss, and extend asset life. Through real-world case studies and industry insights, attendees will learn how ECM enables manufacturers to reduce operational expenses, prevent unplanned downtime, and achieve sustainability goals—all without compromising productivity. The session will also highlight how machine learning and AI-driven predictive analytics help manufacturers make smarter maintenance decisions, optimizing energy use while ensuring equipment reliability. Whether you're looking to cut energy costs, enhance machine uptime, or align with Industry 4.0 and sustainability initiatives, this session will provide practical takeaways to help you transform your maintenance strategy. Significance/Importance : Learning Objectives Understand the limitations of traditional maintenance strategies and how excessive energy waste and unexpected downtime impact manufacturing costs and efficiency. Explore the principles of Energy-Centered Maintenance (ECM) and how AI-driven predictive analytics can optimize machine performance, reduce energy waste, and prevent costly breakdowns.
Speaker at EAST: Steve Plumb - Moderator, Editor-In-Chief, SME
Speaker at EAST: Tom Connell, Vice President of Business Development for the Americas, Magic Software
EAST Exhibitor: About Current EDM, Inc. Current EDM was established in 1992 with the goal of building the most reliable, cost-effective and technically advanced EDM drilling machines. Today, we feature a wide range of manual and CNC machines with part weight capacities up to 10,000 lbs. Research and development is conducted at our Minneapolis, MN facility and most our machines are built in the United States. Machine Features · Multiple machine models with table stroke up to 60 x 50 inch · Siemens industrial controllers for ultimate reliability and performance · Standard range of usable electrode diameters, from 0.004 - 0.256in. · Micro-hole drilling system for electrode diameters from 0.001 - 0.012in. · Single and dual drilling heads for continuous production · Standard power supply delivers up to 57 peak amps · Special Machines designed and built for your application · RAD, Robot Assisted Drilling systems designed for high production, lights-out applications · Superior technical support Please call (763) 476-2290 for details and pricing. You can also email us at info@currentedm.com.
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.
EAST Exhibitor: DenaliWeld INC, is a proud employee-owned fiber laser welding machine manufacturer based in Chicago, USA. The company is bolstered by the most experienced engineers and design personnel in the laser industry with multiple innovative patents for our superior laser welding machines. All DenaliWeld machines are designed in Chicago and manufactured in Chicago factory. All laser welding machines have CE and SGS certifications.
EAST Exhibitor: Creed Monarch is a precision manufacturer specializing in custom CNC-machined components and assemblies for a range of commercial and industrial applications. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified American machine shop, we strive to deliver unparalleled quality and consistency through all of our streamlined production solutions.
EAST Exhibitor: Fast Wire EDM – Cutting-Edge Technology for Swift, Accurate, and Efficient Machining. EDM consumables and replacement parts, machine tools, waterjet consumables and replacement parts, tooling and accessories