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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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• How Data Spaces and Digital Twins Are Transforming Manufacturing Efficiency

  Johannes Fuhrmann of Arvato Systems discusses how data spaces and digital twins boost manufacturing efficiency, data sharing, and Industry 4.0 innovation.

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• WEBINAR : Synergizing Safety and Risk - An Integrated Risk Management Success Journey

  Join us for this transformative webinar on the power of integrated risk management (IRM) for safety and risk professionals. We'll discuss how IRM can be achieved via a culture of collaboration between departments and powered by technology. Discover the pivotal role IRM plays in bridging the gap between risk and safety departments, unifying data and strategies to drive meaningful impact across the organization and ultimately improving efficiency, reducing incidents and injuries, and decreasing risk and insurance costs such as workers' compensation claims. Jeff Enzinger, Senior Sales Executive at Origami Risk, will lead an engaging conversation between Jeff Emrick, Corporate Safety Director at Ozinga, and Jenna Bechely, Senior Risk Specialist at Ozinga. They will share their real-world experiences in implementing an IRM strategy and how it benefits their business. Takeaways: Risk and safety professionals can be true partners Business results can be achieved by collaborating (reduction in insurance claims were shown by Ozinga) Technology can surface ways to send workers home safe and avoid insurance and legal costs Ozinga's story is proof that this can be done in practice!   Speakers: Jeff Enzinger: Senior Sales Executive, Origami Risk | Jeff Emrick: Corporate Safety Director, Ozinga | Jenna Bechely: Senior Risk Specialist, Ozinga Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

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