Jeff Dewberry

U.S. manufacturing has been working toward Industry 4.0 for nearly a decade, yet adoption of fully scaled solutions across factories continues to be laborious and painfully slow, despite ample evidence that adoption is hypercritical to the future relevance and competitiveness of U.S. Manufacturing.

In this dynamic panel discussion, leaders in manufacturing will share their pain points, successes, and lessons learned in the quest to deploy and scale automation faster than ever before. We will delve into the factors influencing the urgency for this acceleration, from global market demands to the need for increased competitiveness on the national stage.

Central discussion points:

• Effective strategies for deploying automation technologies, ensuring a swift and seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.
• Understand the direct correlation between accelerated automation adoption and boosted productivity, with real-world examples demonstrating tangible results.
• How to overcome scalability challenges, with a focus on scalable solutions that can adapt to varying production demands and business growth.
• Explore the latest advancements in factory automation technologies that are reshaping the landscape and driving the need for rapid adoption.
• How to navigate the complexities of workforce transition in response to increased automation, addressing skill gaps and fostering a culture of innovation.

Join us as we chart the course towards a future where rapid automation deployment becomes the catalyst for sustained growth and competitiveness for U.S. manufacturers on the global stage.