 At the 2023 Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WIMTS) you will learn how to manufacture better, faster and smarter. The show takes place October 3-5 at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis (Milwaukee metro). The show is the industry’s leading Midwest manufacturing trade show, which is expected to attract more than 3,500 attendees, and feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing their machinery, products and technology in more than 100,000-square-feet of exhibition hall floor space.
WIMTS features industry sectors ranging from additive manufacturing to robotics, machining centers to welding, tooling and fabricating equipment and many more technologies. Explore the best in manufacturing at this traditional Wisconsin event. Experience the latest technologies and discover new processes to solve your manufacturing challenges. Interact with industry leaders and find new suppliers. See machines up and running – proof is in the performance. Join us at this event that will help shape the technology of tomorrow and transform the manufacturing industry – all while benefiting your bottom line.
Established in 1989, WIMTS continues to evolve, encouraging businesses to become more productive – experiencing more throughput with less input. It’s all here under one roof.
Register for WIMTS. Learn more about WIMTS 2023.
Innovation Corner Learning Center Schedule of Events
Sponsored by The Saturn Lounge.
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 |
| 10:30am |
Manufacturing Tribal Knowledge: Software Solutions to Prevent Process Stagnation |
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Presented by: Joe Julien and Todd Rathkamp |
| 12:00pm |
The Life of a Robot: How to Maintain its Longevity and Reliability Q&A |
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Presented by: Todd Fickau, Acieta |
| 1:30pm |
Weld Fume Removal & Source Capture Automation |
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Presented by: DuWayne Bohrer and Jim Logan, Hastings Air Energy Control Inc
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| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 |
| 10:30am |
How AI will Transform Advanced Manufacturing |
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Presented by: Matt Kirchner, ATS/LAB Midwest LLC |
| 12:00pm |
Harnessing the Power of 3D to Revolutionize your Business |
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Presented by: Joe Jones, Big Systems |
| 1:30pm |
Robots Won’t Take Your Jobs: 5 Steps to Prep and Upskill Your Company in the Era of AI |
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Presented by: Matt Kownick, Left Hand Engineering
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| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 |
| 10:30am |
Artificial Intelligence Initiatives for Leveraging Technology and Data to Positively Impact your Bottom Line |
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Presented by:
Michael Shiels, Dean, School of Applied Technologies, WCTC
Allison Jerger, Associate Dean, School of Business, WCTC
Nicki Kowalchuk, Instructor, School of Business, WCTC |
| 12:00pm |
Balancing Innovation and Security: Strategies for Safeguarding Sensitive Data in the Age of Generative AI |
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Presented by: Jennifer Cwiklinski, X-Centric IT Solutions |
Advanced Manufacturing Learning Center Schedule of Events
Sponsored by Triad Group Inc. and Wisconsin Expo Inc.
| TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 |
| 10:00am |
Unlocking Energy Savings: Harnessing IioT for Lower Electric Costs |
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Presented by: Jim Koeppe and Mike Roberts, CLOCworks Inc |
| 11:30am |
Demystifying Open AI ChatGPT and Why Google is Scared |
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Presented by: Matthew Friedel, PE Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, Educator |
| 1:00pm |
Cybersecurity – Think You’re Safe? New Threats to your Manufacturing Systems |
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Presented by: Brett Surinak, Tech-Tastic |
| 2:30pm |
Robot Programming Made Simple and Powerful |
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Presented by: Chris Robson, Concept Machine Tool Wisconsin |
| 3:30pm |
Manufacturing of Beer- Creating Innovative Products and Manufacturing Techniques |
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Presented by: Russell J Klisch, Lakefront Brewery Inc
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| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 |
| 10:00am |
The Hidden Factors in Calculating a Robot’s ROI |
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Presented by: Steve Apel of Acieta |
| 11:30am |
“Lessons Learned” in Robotic Integration |
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Panel: Matt Kirchner and Kent Lorenz |
| 1:00pm |
Modern Marketing for Manufacturers Using AI & ChatGPT |
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Presented by: Justin Kerley, Top Floor |
| 2:30pm |
Invest Wisely, Upgrade Smartly: Budget Strategies for Shop Enhancement |
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Panel: Scott Russell of First Citizen’s Bank, AJ Schweda of Premier Machine Tool Midwest, & Michelle L. Polum of RAM Tool, Inc. |
| 3:30pm |
Manufacturing Beer |
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Presented by: Elise Strupp, MobCraft Beer
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| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 |
| 10:00am |
Supply Chain Excellence with ASCM Certifications – CSCP, CLTD & CPIM |
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Presented by: Gary Kerslake, CSCP – ASCM Wisconsin Chapter Board Member
Ed Haynes, CLTD, CSCP – ASCM Wisconsin Chapter Board President |
| 11:30am |
Pathway to Become a Leader in Manufacturing Automation and Digital Transformation |
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Presented by: David Xuedong Ding – University of Wisconsin Stout |
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