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• WEBINAR : Debunking Ceramic Myths and Discovering Productivity

  Ceramic cutting tool technology has advanced substantially over the past few decades to offer significant productivity improvements in a wide range of materials. Unsurprisingly, with that rapid progression, myths have sprung up that may cause manufacturers to be hesitant to give ceramic tooling a try. During this webinar, members from the tech and marketing team at Greenleaf Corporation will: Delve into some of the most common myths about ceramic tooling Cover which materials are most appropriate for ceramics Share in-depth discussion on optimization methods, tips, and tricks to help you get the most out of your ceramic tooling- whether you are familiar with ceramic tools or just looking to understand how to incorporate them into your machining Join us to learn about ceramic tools and their applications, and to discover methods to unlock your true potential for productivity with ceramics. Speakers: Martin Dillaman: Engineering and Applications Global Manager | Beth Greenleaf: Marketing Specialist and Photographer | Aaron Allen: Applications Engineer Sponsored by: Greenleaf Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.  

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• Automation Trends: December 2025 Smart Shop Essentials Preview

  Join Editors Steve Plumb, Kip Hanson and Amy Bryson as they explore the December issue of Smart Shop Essentials, focused on automation in manufacturing.

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• WEBINAR : Beyond the Labor | Understanding Robot ROI from Products to Profits

  The decision to move from a manual to an automated process has historically been a laborious, lengthy, and capital-intensive endeavor. Calculating the return on investment (ROI) of such a project is critical to the decision-making process. Companies beginning their automation journey tend to look at robots as a 1 to 1 replacement for their workforce leading to expensive over tooled and over automated processes. Focusing solely on labor replacement can lead companies to vastly undervalue some of the less obvious cost savings created by the switch to robotics. In this presentation, we will be discussing some of the best practices and common pitfalls to avoid when calculating the ROI of a robotic implementation, including: Efficient system design for a high-mix manufacturing environment Cost benefits from increased production and decreased waste Indirect cost benefits generated from increased worker satisfaction and safety Long term cost savings from greater traceability, product consistency and redeployability  By considering these concepts, we can move toward considering robots as part of an overall process improvement opportunity versus simply as a direct replacement to workers. Doing so brings into consideration improvements to the production environment, increased product quality, and enhanced company profitability. Ultimately a refocused ROI calculation will help companies pivot from mid-line labor expenses to top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability. Speakers: James Shimano: Product Manager, Epson Robots Sponsored by: EPSON Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.  

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• Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Inside AWT's Mission to Transform Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio

  In this episode, we talk with Teresa Simons, Executive Director of the Alliance for Working Together (AWT), about how a group of local manufacturers turned a workforce challenge into a regional success story. From the sparks of the student RoboBots competition to the hands-on training at AWT's Transformation Center, Simons shares how AWT is inspiring students, retraining adults, and connecting people with meaningful careers in manufacturing. Tune in to learn how collaboration, innovation, and community spirit are reshaping the future of work in Northeast Ohio.

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• Tariffs, Labor, AI and the Trends Shaping U.S. Industry with Wipfli

  Wipfli's latest benchmarking insights highlight tariff uncertainty, labor pressures and efficiency gaps as key factors shaping the outlook for U.S. manufacturers in 2026.

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