ROUNDTABLE

NAMTECH

Complimentary digital sessions and peer networking

for North American Manufacturing & Engineering Leaders

Thursday, June 3, 2021

2:00 - 3:30 ET | 11:00 - 12:30 PT

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“Where Manufacturing Executives Connect to Find Solutions for the New Global Economy

NAMTECH Roundtable is a complimentary digital event that gathers Manufacturing & Engineering leaders for a rapid-fire learning, sharing and networking experience.

Through keynote presentations, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies, participants are able to gain insight into technology, trends, and strategy to help plan for the future.

*Sessions will be recorded and sent to all registrants post-event.

Program Overview

In less than 90 minutes:

• Gain insight into technology and solutions
• Access to real-world enterprise use cases
• Network with your peers to solve your most pressing challenge

Date/Time:

Thursday, June 3, 2021

2:00 - 3:30 ET | 11:00 - 12:30 PT

90-Minute Agenda

Kick Off Presentation (30 min): Metalworking Trends & COVID-19

Speaker: Steve Kline, Chief Data Officer, Gardner Business Media, Inc.

Takeaways:

• How domestic and global shipping is affecting consumer durable goods spending and durable goods manufacturing
• The current state of the metalworking industry per the Gardner Business Index
• The Capital Spending Survey, what is motivating buyers of machine tools, and how those motivations are influencing the spending on specific machine types (more five axis machining centers and multi-function turning centers)
• The importance of five-axis machining for machine shop

Steve Kline

Chief Data Officer

Gardner Business Media, Inc.

Keynote Presentation (30 min): How DMG MORI affects Industry in Digitization, Automation and Additive Manufacturing

Speaker: Marlow Knabach, Chief Technology Officer, National Engineering, DMG MORI USA, Inc. | Nils Niemeyer, Additive Manufacturing Excellence Center, DMG MORI Advanced Solutions, Inc.

Abstract: Digitization, Automation and Additive Manufacturing are changing the world of manufacturing both quickly and radically. As a total solution provider, DMG MORI holistically offers solutions, combining machine tools with automation systems, digital solutions, remote service, trainings and more. In this session Marlow Knabach (DMG MORI USA, Inc.) and Nils Niemeyer (DMG MORI Advanced Solutions, Inc.),  will draw a picture of DMG MORI as a single-source provider and manufacturing technology driver, specifically digging deeper into the topics of Digitization, Automation and Additive Manufacturing.

Marlow Knabach

Chief Technology Officer, National Engineering

DMG MORI USA, Inc.

Nils Niemeyer

Additive Manufacturing Excellence Center

DMG MORI Advanced Solutions, Inc.

General Session (30 min): Reshoring Jobs to North America: How the U.S. and North America are bringing back jobs that have traditionally been offshored

Speaker: Harry Moser, Founder, Reshoring Initiative

Abstract: For many manufacturers, it has never been more evident that offshoring components can carry a great deal of cost and risk. National reshoring expert, Harry Moser, will discuss the benefits of reshoring and calculating your product’s total cost of ownership. He will show that 20 to 30% of what is now imported would be produced or sourced here more profitably. Tune in to find the tools to help you source smarter and also sell smarter when competing with imports!

• What You Will Learn About:
  • Why manufacturing more products in North America really can be the best economic decision for your company.
  • What factors contribute to your product’s TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
  • How to pick products to reshore
  • How to find and sell to new customers who import what you produce.

Future Series Topics:

- The shift of global supply chains

- IIOT and Industry 4.0

- A new virtual manufacturing workforce

- Cybersecurity in manufacturing

- Artificial Intelligence, VR, AR and machine learning

- Preventive Maintenance

- Trends in Robotics and Automation

- 3D Print

- 5G Smart Manufacturing and the Smart Factory

- Wearable Technologies

- Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

Keynote Sponsor

Industry Partners

Past Attendees

Past Sponsors

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