Join us at the Manufacturing Solutions Seminar on April 24 & 25, 2024 in High Point, North Carolina. Discover technologies and solutions that will help you meet the manufacturing demands of today and set you up for tomorrow. Experience a series of live demonstrations in a realistic production environment; speakers, including business owners, educators, and industry experts; and the opportunity to network and build connections with fellow manufacturers from across North America.
Manufacturing Solutions Seminar Agenda
Join us for networking receptions on Tuesday, April 23rd, and Wednesday, April 24th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport Hotel. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.
Wednesday, April 24
Panel Processing:
Automated Technologies & Trends
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration | Open House
9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome & Introduction by Thomas Allott of Stiles Machinery
9:10 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Trends, Technologies, and Transformations in the Manufacturing Industry Panel Discussion: Randy Lange of Lange Bros. and Chair of Architectural Woodwork Institute and Geoffrey Athey of Stiles Machinery | Moderated by Thomas Allott of Stiles Machinery
9:40 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Break
9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. The Power of Compact Manufacturing: Small Space, Big Possibilities by Dave Schmidt of Stiles Machinery
10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Invest in Your Future: Upskill Your Workforce
Panel Discussion: Amanda Conger of National Woods Board and Laurie Bargebuhr of Guilford Technical Community College | Moderated by Casey Reams of Stiles Machinery
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Open Machine Demonstrations
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Flexibility of Nested Machining, Automation, and Optimization by Vince Micciolo of Stiles Machinery
1:30 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Break
1:40 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Data-Driven Automation: Achieving Continuous Production Efficiency by James Swanson of Stiles Machinery
2:10 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Seminar Summary by Thomas Allott of Stiles Machinery
2:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
- Production Tracking & Automation: Software Solutions by Ben Ayers of Stiles Machinery
- 5-Axis CNC Machining and Aggregates by Diego Ochoa and Derek Hart of Stiles Machinery
- Understanding Your Bottlenecks and Potential for Automation by Martin Kintscher of SCHULER Consulting
2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Open Machine Demonstrations
Thursday, April 25
Solid Wood & Surface Technologies:
Modernizing Wood Manufacturing
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration | Open House
9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. Welcome & Introduction by Thomas Allott of Stiles Machinery
9:10 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Automating Solid Wood Processing & Finishing: Efficiency, Employee Well-Being, and Safety Panel Discussion: Roger Van Nostrand of Van Nostrand Cabinets, and Stuart Hale of Hood Distribution | Moderated by Sylvain Dubuc of Stiles Machinery
9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Break
9:55 a.m. - 10:25 p.m. Solutions for Maximizing the Performance of Your Moulder by Jim Stube of Stiles Machinery
10:25 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Break
10:40 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. Streamlining Cabinet Door Production in a Small Footprint by Justin Hopper of Stiles Machinery
11:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Vendors Row & Solid Wood Machine Demonstrations
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Expanding Your Sanding Application Capabilities by David Cuellar of Stiles Machinery
1:30 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Break
1:40 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Exploring the Advantages of Automated Finishing by Doug Mounts of Stiles Machinery
2:10 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Seminar Summary by Thomas Allott of Stiles Machinery
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
- Production Tracking & Automation: Software Solutions by Ben Ayers of Stiles Machinery
- Understanding Your Bottlenecks and Potential for Automation by Martin Kintscher of SCHULER Consulting
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Open Machine Demonstrations
Hotel Information
Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport Hotel
One Marriott Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 852-6450
What to Expect at the Manufacturing Solutions Seminar
If you're unsure of what to expect, we've got you covered—watch this video for a sneak peek of what the event is all about.
Learn. Innovate. Grow.
Experience real-time production solutions through live work-cell demonstrations and see first-hand the power of automation and software as they continue to drive our industry forward. Discover the power of knowledge in manufacturing!