Traditional manufacturing production lines are designed for specific components or products, rendering them obsolete with any alterations. Nevertheless, emerging alternatives are on the horizon. AI and robotics applications are stepping up to address the challenges of custom and expensive tooling. The advent of dieless robotic sheet-forming processes offers a solution by reducing part production time, eliminating the need for costly mold and die design and manufacturing. This process also opens the door to optimized designs that were previously impractical. The presenter will delve into the capabilities of material- and geometry-agnostic technology, surpassing traditional sheet metal methods. He can elaborate on how dieless robotic sheet forming processes dramatically cut down the time to produce the first part from months to minutes, resulting in substantial cost savings of up to $1 million per design.
Machina Labs
Edward Mehr has been a lifelong student of engineering, manufacturing and design, including lead roles as an early employee at both SpaceX and Relativity Space. Edward is one of the inventors on Relativity’s patent for additive manufacturing. He co-founded Machina Labs to radically simplify manufacturing by using AI and robotics.
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
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Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
Workshops | $499 | $599 |
Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
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1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
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One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
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