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Agenda

09:00 am - 09:30 am
Welcome & Breakfast Networking
  • Light breakfast and coffee with the ZOLLER team.
  • Informal networking opportunity
09:30 am - 10:15 am
Executive Press Briefing: "What’s New at ZOLLER" — Mr. Alexander Zoller — President ZOLLER Inc.

Key Topics:
- ZOLLER’s 80th Anniversary – Our legacy of innovation.
- Industry Trends & Smart Manufacturing – How ZOLLER is driving efficiency, precision, and automation for companies of all sizes.
- Product & Technology Announcements – Exclusive first look at new solutions, updates, and roadmaps.
- Company Growth & Future Outlook – How ZOLLER will change the future of manufacturing. 

10:15 am - 10:45 am
Live Q&A & Media Interviews
  • Open floor for press questions.
  • Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 interviews with product experts.
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Private Technology Demonstrations for Press
  • Hands-on access to new solutions with expert-led walkthroughs.
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
VIP Networking Lunch for Press & Partners
  • Invite-only luncheon with press, OEM machine tool builders, software partners/resellers/distributors, and business partners.
  • Opportunity for strategic discussions in a relaxed setting.
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Presentations & Sessions for Partners

-Session 1:The Future of Smart Manufacturing
- Session 2:Driving Efficiency in Production with ZOLLER (Customer success stories & best practices)
- Live Technology Demos

04:30 pm - 06:00 pm
Cocktail Reception & Facility Tours
  • Informal networking with press, partners, and customers
06:00 pm -
Conclusion of Press & Partner Day
08:30 am -
Registration & Networking
09:00 am - 09:30 am
Welcome & Keynote

Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc., keynote “Innovation since 80 years” will highlight the history and vision of how ZOLLER enables companies of all sizes to thrive and win in today's competitive business environment.

09:30 am - 10:30 am
Latest ZOLLER Solutions & technology premieres

What’s new at ZOLLER? Unveiling the latest ZOLLER technologies and Automation solutions to maximize efficiency at your shop!

10:30 am - 10:45 am
Coffee Break
10:45 am - 11:15 am
From CAM to Part – experience LIVE how the entire portfolio of ZOLLER Solutions works together to guarantee smart and efficient manufacturing processes.

Live integrated demo of ZOLLER Tool presetting, data transfer, balancing, shrinking, and Automation Solutions

11:15 am - 11:45 am
Partnering with ZOLLER to improve production efficiency- a customer success story

Jonathan Meeker, Tooling Engineer & CNC Programmer at Milacron, will present their journey to greater efficiency and precision with ZOLLER.

11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Launch of the 2025 Toolroom of the Year Competition
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
ZOLLER 80th Anniversary Celebration Lunch! Experience authentic German cuisine and beverages!
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
Effective tool management for efficiency and productivity

  Cedric Hasenfratz - ZOLLER TMS & Partnership Manager

-How can companies leverage ZOLLER TMS to get complete control over their tooling and production processes?

-Typical implementation roadmaps for ZOLLER TMS- how to get started and how ZOLLER supports you to ensure a successful outcome.

02:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Partnering with ZOLLER to improve production efficiency – customer success story

Slavomir Panek – Director of Machining Technology at GCM, will present their journey to greater efficiency with ZOLLER presetting, tool management, heat-shrink, and balancing technologies

02:30 pm - 02:45 pm
Coffee Break
02:45 pm - 03:15 pm
ZOLLER Tooling Solutions – how to choose the best tool-holding system for your shop

Nelu Bilba, Manufacturing Productivity expert, ZOLLER Inc.

03:15 pm - 03:45 pm
Tool Balancing – When & Why

Nelu Bilba, Manufacturing Productivity expert, ZOLLER Inc.

08:30 am - 04:00 pm
All Day – “Meet the experts” personalized demos and application discussions for

-Tool Presetting & Measuring Solutions 

-Tool Inspection and Measuring Solutions

-TMS Tool Management Solutions

-Tool Balancing & Heat Shrinking Solutions

-ZOLLER Tooling Solutions

-Automation Solutions

-ROI & Financing ZOLLER Solutions

04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Happy Hour, BBQ and Live Music
08:30 am -
Registration & Networking
09:00 am - 09:30 am
Welcome and Keynote

Alexander Zoller, President of ZOLLER Inc., keynote “Innovation since 80 years” will highlight the history and vision of how ZOLLER enables tool manufacturers and grinding companies of all sizes to thrive and win in today's competitive business environment.

09:30 am - 10:15 am
What’s new at ZOLLER – process improvement solutions and new tool inspection technology reveal:

»3dCheck« - Fully automatic 3-D scanning and measuring machine!

»titan« - Fully automatic measuring of precision cutting tools and cutting edge-prep!

10:15 am - 10:30 am
Coffee Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Automating the tool inspection process – What’s possible today?
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Partnering with ZOLLER to improve quality and efficiency in tool manufacturing – ZOLLER customer success story
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
ZOLLER 80th Anniversary Celebration Lunch! Experience authentic German cuisine and beverages!
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Centralized grinding wheel preparation and management

Chloe Doherty, ZOLLER Industry 4.0 Tech Center Engineer

01:30 pm - 02:00 pm
Grinding Wheel Balancing – the importance of maintaining balance in grinding operations

Matt Brothers, ZOLLER Industry 4.0 Tech Center Manager

02:00 pm - 02:15 pm
Coffee Break
02:15 pm - 03:00 pm
ZOLLER Inspection Solutions Technology spotlights:

- The virtual measuring machine CAZ

- Parametric Programming

03:15 pm - 03:45 pm
Tool Balancing – When & Why

Nelu Bilba, Manufacturing Productivity expert, ZOLLER Inc.

08:30 am - 04:00 pm
All Day – “Meet the experts” personalized demos and application discussions for

-Tool Presetting & Measuring Solutions

-Tool Inspection and Measuring Solutions

-TMS Tool Management Solutions

-Tool Balancing & Heat Shrinking Solutions

-ZOLLER Tooling Solutions

-Automation Solutions

-ROI & Financing ZOLLER Solutions

04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Happy Hour!

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