EAST Session: • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: What is 3D Printing and Why Should My Company Be Interested? Presenter: Jeff Crandall • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Ask An Expert: Additive Manufacturing and Digital Technologies Presenter: Jeff Crandall and Nasir Mannan • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Introduction to Metal 3D Printing Technologies Presenter: Jeff Crandall • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: 1:1 Meetings
Speaker at EAST: Rick Sloop, Product Manager, Minitab
Speaker at EAST: Adam Honig, CEO, Spiro.ai
Speaker at EAST: Gavin Giguere, Director of Manufacturing | Vice President, Pilot Precision Products | Western MA National Tooling and Machining Association
EAST Session: Abstract : Are you confident that your machine monitoring solution can scale with your evolving data needs? Many manufacturers adopt IIoT solutions only to realize too late that rigid connectivity architectures limit their future growth. As manufacturing technology advances and data-driven decision-making becomes essential, off-the-shelf monitoring solutions and short-term fixes may seem convenient but often create long-term limitations. Manufacturers need a scalable, secure, and interoperable connectivity framework to maximize IIoT investments and ensure seamless data flow across their operations. At Juxtum, we help manufacturers bridge the gap between machine connectivity and actionable intelligence. In this webinar, Juxtum’s IIoT experts will uncover the most common mistakes companies make when selecting a machine monitoring platform and provide a roadmap to choosing a future-ready solution that delivers ROI while supporting long-term digital transformation. Significance/Importance : Why Is This Topic Important? Manufacturers rely on IIoT for real-time insights, but many adopt machine monitoring solutions without considering long-term connectivity needs. Early off-the-shelf solutions often create data silos, limiting scalability and interoperability. As Industry 4.0 advances, seamless, future-proof connectivity is essential for optimizing operations. Without it, businesses face costly system overhauls and missed efficiency gains. This webinar helps manufacturers—both new and experienced—avoid common pitfalls, choose a sustainable solution, and ensure their machine data remains an asset, not a barrier, to growth.
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: Ronald Graves, President, Poiema Corporation
Speaker at EAST: Robert Longfellow, CTO, Juxtum Inc.
EAST Session: The aerospace manufacturing industry faces significant challenges, including the need for increased efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. Join us as we explore a real manufacturing scenario to see how vertical data integration from IT to OT can transform these challenges into opportunities. By connecting information silos throughout the manufacturing process, we enhance traceability and collaboration. Utilizing digital twin technology and smart manufacturing solutions enables virtual testing and optimization, helping validate part programs early on. Automation benefits, such as improved precision and consistency for example through advanced robotics, minimize human error and labor costs while increasing productivity. This integration fosters a data-driven manufacturing environment, driving innovation and competitiveness in aerospace manufacturing.
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