Manufacturers face continuous workforce challenges, high productivity demands, and the pursuit of quality. While automation is the solution, achieving success with technology investments can be daunting. This session explores the evolving landscape of automation and AI in metal fabrication, highlighting impactful technologies on the shop floor today and those on the near horizon. Key topics include automated press tending, collaborative automation, data-driven insights, predictive maintenance, robot-guided vision, bin picking, quality inspections, and demand forecasting. Attendees will gain practical insights on selecting and implementing these technologies to create value in their businesses. Join us to discover how AI is transforming the fab shop, one algorithm at a time.
Overview
About the Speaker
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Will Healy III
Universal Robots / TeradyneBiographyWill Healy III is enthusiastic about technology and workforce. A Purdue University engineer who loves to share his passion for automation, Will is a global leader at Universal Robots, a board member of AMIPCincy and content creator at WillAutomate. He speaks about people-centric technology investments, and creating value through automation. With 20 plus years of experience; Will is widely published and presents internationally at a variety of conferences.
Pricing & Registration
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $195 | $220 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) |
$195 | $220 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) | FREE | FREE |
| One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) | $50 | $75 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9) | $565 | $665 |
| Two-Day Session (W1) | $795 | $895 |
| Professional Program (W15) | $395 | $495 |
* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.