Advanced Manufacturing Now

The uncomfortable truth? Most AI initiatives fail - not because of the technology, but because engineering data is fragmented, tribal knowledge lives in inboxes, and process discipline isn't built for scale.
Join Patrick Harrigan, VP of Partnerships at CADDi, and Greg Cunningham, Platform Specialist at IMAGINiT Technologies, for a candid discussion on what it actually takes to prepare your organization for AI-driven growth.
This isn't theory. It's a practical game plan for manufacturers who want to:
Turn engineering data into competitive advantage
Break down silos between design, manufacturing and supply chain
Reduce costly rework and accelerate speed to market
Build the structured foundation AI requires to succeed
PRESENTERS:
Patrick Harrigan
VP of Partnerships
CADDi
Greg Cunningham
Platform Specialist
IMAGINiT Technologies
Presented by CADDi
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From supply chain volatility and geopolitical unrest to workforce challenges and transformative technologies, manufacturers need to learn how to survive—and thrive—in dynamic environments where flexibility is critical. Quickparts CEO Avi Reichental and SME Media's Steve Plumb and Michael McConnell discuss what this means for the industry today and how it could impact the future.  
Reichental leads Quickparts' global operations, creating components for aerospace, medical and mobility through additive manufacturing.
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