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Meet the experts all day. One-on-one meetings with our technical experts to help you craft your roadmap to efficiency with ZOLLER.

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08:30 am - 09:00 am
Registration & networking
09:00 am - 09:15 am
Welcome & keynote

Alexander Zoller, president of ZOLLER Inc., will present the "Integrate. Success." keynote on how to unlock strategies to thrive and compete in today's competitive and digitized manufacturing environment

09:15 am - 09:45 am
The connected machine shop: A vision for how machining and Industry 4.0 meet

Dietmar Moll, director of sales at ZOLLER Inc., will discuss the intersection between machining and Industry 4.0 technology that makes manufacturing more efficient.

09:45 am - 10:15 am
Partnering with ZOLLER to improve production efficiency

Daniel Skwierczynski, director of operations at ERA Industries, will present the company's journey to greater efficiency with ZOLLER.

10:15 am - 10:30 am
Networking & coffee break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
How tool presetting transformed ProCam Services machine shop

Tom Bassett II, owner of ProCam Services, will present how the ZOLLER »smile 420« presetter was a critical transforming factor in increasing efficiency, optimizing processes and increasing sales by $1 million over two years.

11:00 am - 11:30 am
From CAM to part: Experience how ZOLLER's system of solutions works together for smart, efficient manufacturing
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
ZOLLER TMS Tool Management Solutions as a driver of digitization

Cedric Hasenfratz, tool management sales and partnership manager at ZOLLER Inc., will present how companies can leverage the power of TMS to get full control over their cutting tools.

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Lunch & networking – German cuisine
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Addressing the skills gap: Engaging the future workforce through mentoring, apprenticeships and corporate parterships

Michael Stepke, training manager at ZOLLER Inc., will discuss how companies can connect with the future generation of manufacturing professionals.

01:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Tech talks, breakout sessions & live demos
  • Tool presetting and measuring
  • Tool inspection and measuring
  • Tool management software and hardware
  • Tool balancing and heat shrinking
  • Toolholders
  • Automation
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Happy hour, live music and BBQ
08:30 am - 09:00 am
Registration & networking
09:00 am - 09:15 am
Welcome & keynote

Alexander Zoller, president of ZOLLER Inc., will present the "Integrate. Success." keynote on how to unlock strategies to thrive and compete in today's competitive and digitized manufacturing environment

09:15 am - 09:45 am
Process improvements: Solutions for tool manufacturers

Werner Lueken, director of tool inspection solutions at ZOLLER Inc., will present about parametric programming, the new OPC UA grinding interface and measurement result service. 

09:45 am - 10:15 am
Finding success by optimizing tool grinding and automating tool inspection

Jeremy St. Pierre, chief operating officer of Deco Manufacturing and consultant with GKN Aerospace, will present on tool grinding optimization through wheel management and how to implement a 24/7, lights-out automated tool inspection process.

10:15 am - 10:30 am
Networking & coffee break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Centralizing grinding wheel preparation and management

Chloe Doherty, Industry 4.0 Tech Center engineer at ZOLLER Inc., will discuss how to best manage processes around grinding wheel preparation.

11:00 am - 11:30 am
Grinding wheel balancing: The importance of maintaining balance in grinding operations

Matt Brothers, Industry 4.0 Tech Center manager at ZOLLER Inc., will address the importance of balanacing throughout tool grinding.

11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Closing the skills gap: Leveraging automation in manufacturing

Russell Riddiford, president of ANCA Inc., will present on how companies can use automation to address workforce challenges.

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Lunch & networking – German cuisine
01:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Tech talks, breakout sessions & live demos
  • Tool presetting and measuring
  • Tool inspection and measuring
  • Tool management software and hardware
  • Tool balancing and heat shrinking
  • Toolholders
  • Automation
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Happy hour, live music and BBQ

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