October 22-24, 2019 | Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC

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October 24, 2017
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Women in Automotive Southern Conference

Ballroom for WiA

New in 2017, Women in Manufacturing will hold their inaugural Women in Automotive Southern Conference alongside SOUTH-TEC to support, promote and inspire women in the region. With the collaboratio …

Co-Located Events

October 24, 2017
9:15 am - 10:00 am

Keynote: Economic Outlook—Factors impacting manufacturing trends in the South

Existing trends that are shaping the US economy might be impacted by policy changes currently under discussion. This keynote will discuss how possible changes to the tax code, trade deals, infrastruc …

Patricia Buckley
Managing Director, Economics
Deloitte Services, LP

October 24, 2017
10:20 am - 11:00 am

Smart Manufacturing: It’s More than the Machine Tool

Smart manufacturing can be described as a method to “eliminate the white spaces” or unproductive time within your manufacturing operations. The machine tool plays a central role in bringing toget …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

October 24, 2017
11:05 am - 11:50 am

Panel Discussion: Smart Manufacturing: The Next Industrial Revolution

Join our Smart Manufacturing Hub presenters for a panel discussion focused on “Smart Manufacturing: The Next Industrial Revolution”. Speakers will discuss how Smart Manufacturing technologies are …

Panel Discussions

October 24, 2017
11:20 am - 12:00 pm

A Better Way to Share Data: Accelerating Product Design with High-Speed File Sharing

Data transfer is one of the biggest challenges facing design teams and engineers that need to share large files (e.g. CAD/CAM, schematics, test data) with collaborative teams, business partners and cu …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Jay Morgan
Senior Engineer
Aspera

October 24, 2017
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch & Learn: Optimize Productivity with Advanced Ceramic Cutting Tools

This seminar will focus on employing the latest ceramic cutting tool technology as a differentiator in difficult-to-machine materials to achieve productivity and cost savings initiatives.Sponsored …

Jan Andersson
Global Director
Tech Team and Marketing

October 24, 2017
1:20 pm - 2:00 pm

Additive Manufacturing at Scale

With continuous growth in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) as newer machines, faster processes and diverse materials are being released, it is critical for companies investing in AM to justify their in …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Rani Richardson
Director, CATIA Technical Sales for Composites and Light Weight Engineering
Dassault Sytemes

October 24, 2017
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Workforce Development: Champions of Tomorrow │ Rising Stars

Moderator: James Richter, South Carolina Manufacturers AllianceRapid changes in the economy drastically influence the workforce of the future and that requires a Change to the Equation – learn h …

Panel Discussions

Molly Spearman

South Carolina Department of Education

Tim Lawrence

SkillsUSA

Margaret Dunford

Sage Automotive

April Allen

Continental

October 24, 2017
2:20 pm - 3:00 pm

Data-Driven Manufacturing: Enabling Operational Excellence and Tangible Business Advantages on Your Factory Floor

Data-Driven Manufacturing has proven itself to be a technology solution that delivers real benefits, independent research and customer reports all indicate that there are provable and measurable advan …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

David McPhail
CEO & President
MEMEX, Inc.

October 24, 2017
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Student Recognition Day │ Rising Stars

SME, SkillsUSA and SC Future Makers are proud to recognize outstanding STEM and CTE students across South and North Carolina during the “Champions of Tomorrow-Rising Stars Day” presentations. …

Educational Presentations

October 24, 2017
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Brew & View: Thriving in Burke County: Workforce & Growth Opportunities

Learn about the growth and benefits of doing business in Burke County from a panel of industry experts that include local manufacturers and educational partners.Moderator: Alan Wood, President and …

Alan Wood
President and CEO
Burke Development, Inc.

Trent Toner
VP and General Manager
Toner Machining Technologies

Jimmy Wakeford
President
Barefoot CNC

Michael Daniels
Dean of Health, Engineering and Applied Technology
Western Piedmont Community College

Mike Powell
President
Master Workholding

October 25, 2017
9:15 am - 10:00 am

Keynote: Real Life 3D Impact on Product Design and Production

3D Digital Technology has been hyped as massively disruptive, the next Industrial Revolution. You may be asking “what does GE 3D printing a fuel nozzle mean to my business?” In fact, many of the m …

Scott Geller
CEO
PARTWORKS

October 25, 2017
10:20 am - 11:00 am

Additive Manufacturing at Scale

With continuous growth in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) as newer machines, faster processes and diverse materials are being released, it is critical for companies investing in AM to justify their in …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Rani Richardson
Director, CATIA Technical Sales for Composites and Light Weight Engineering
Dassault Sytemes

October 25, 2017
11:05 am - 11:50 am

Winning With Continuous Improvement

Experience the life of a Rainbow Warrior for NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon, setting many record performances including four championships. Taking you on the journey of winning with continuous improvemen …

Educational Presentations

Andy Papathanassiou
Director of Human Performance - Hendrick Motorsports
Board of Directors For the NC Motorsports Association

October 25, 2017
11:20 am - 12:00 pm

Leveraging Data-Driven Manufacturing for Greater Efficiency and Profitability – What Every Manufacturer Needs To Know About IIoT

CEOs want it. CFOs demand it. But everyone responsible for deploying Data-Driven Manufacturing on the shop floor needs a roadmap. MEMEX makes Data-Driven Manufacturing happen every day for family-run …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

David McPhail
CEO & President
MEMEX, Inc.

October 25, 2017
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch & Learn: Planning for Success in Die/Mold Automation

This presentation will provide the audience with a baseline understanding and detailed guideline for planning and implementing successful automation in the Die and Mold manufacturing environment. Focu …

John W. Bradford
DM Automation Manager (VMC, EDM)
Makino

October 25, 2017
1:20 pm - 2:00 pm

A Better Way to Share Data: Accelerating Product Design with High-Speed File Sharing

Data transfer is one of the biggest challenges facing design teams and engineers that need to share large files (e.g. CAD/CAM, schematics, test data) with collaborative teams, business partners and cu …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Jay Morgan
Senior Engineer
Aspera

October 25, 2017
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Biomimetic Manufacturing

Winner of the NAMRC 45 Blue Sky Competition and NAMRI/SME David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award, Dr. Schmitz invites the audience to look to nature to discover the next solution to a manufacturing …

Educational Presentations

Tony Schmitz, PhD, FSME
Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, Advanced Manufacturing Research
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

October 25, 2017
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Future of Manufacturing

This panel will address future emerging technologies in manufacturing that will continue to evolve productivity, address technology adoption barriers — particularly for small to mid-size enterprises …

Panel Discussions

Jeff DeGrange
Chief Commercial Officer
Impossible Objects LLC, A 3D Composites Technology Company

Ralph Resnick, FSME
President and Executive Director, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM)
Founding Director, America Makes

Tony Schmitz, PhD, FSME
Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, Advanced Manufacturing Research
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Mihaela Vlasea
Faculty, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
University of Waterloo

Steven Woods
Additive Manufacturing Leader Advanced Manufacturing Works
GE Power

October 25, 2017
2:20 pm - 3:00 pm

Smart Manufacturing: It’s More than the Machine Tool

Smart manufacturing can be described as a method to “eliminate the white spaces” or unproductive time within your manufacturing operations. The machine tool plays a central role in bringing toget …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Jeffrey D. Estes
Regional Manager
Morris South

October 25, 2017
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brew & View: How Digital Fabrication Promises to Make Small, Fulfilling, Local Manufacturing Competitive Again

Many have understood the excitement of 3D printing. But “additive” 3D printing is just one of several digital manufacturing technologies built on this design-to-production continuum. Others includ …

Ted Hall
Founder and CEO
ShopBot Tools

October 25, 2017
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

SOUTH-TEC Show Floor Reception

Attend the SOUTH-TEC networking reception on the show floor and meet other industry professionals in a relaxed environment. Find solutions and exchange ideas with exhibitors, speakers, colleagues and …

Networking Reception

October 26, 2017
9:15 am - 10:00 am

Keynote: Ignite Women Leaders in Automotive and Manufacturing

Understanding your own leadership style is pivotal in constructing actionable steps in growing as a remarkable leader, while radiating confidence, creating organizational impact, and creating a brand …

Julia Crews
Head of Training and Development
Panasonic Automotive

October 26, 2017
10:10 am - 10:55 am

The 5 Step Digital Marketing Business Builder for Manufacturing

Small and medium sized organizations experience massive digital marketing success with the ideal goal of doubling revenues in 12 to 24 months. This fun and engaging talk focuses on the core tenants of …

Educational Presentations

Kasim Aslam
Founder & CEO
Solutions 8

October 26, 2017
10:20 am - 11:00 am

Drive Productivity through Managing the Efficiency of Your Manufacturing Process

Data-Driven Manufacturing is here and it’s real. It provides real-time information about all activities on the connected factory floor, using automatically collected machine-generated data, as well …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

David McPhail
CEO & President
MEMEX, Inc.

October 26, 2017
11:05 am - 11:50 am

Harness the Power of Synchronized Manufacturing

Improve visibility, traceability and real-time decision making in your manufacturing process. Realize measurable results with better quality, compliance and traceability - all while reducing operating …

Educational Presentations

Kevin Power
Business Development Manager
PLM Solutions, Tata Technologies

October 26, 2017
11:20 am - 12:00 pm

Additive Manufacturing at Scale

With continuous growth in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) as newer machines, faster processes and diverse materials are being released, it is critical for companies investing in AM to justify their in …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Rani Richardson
Director, CATIA Technical Sales for Composites and Light Weight Engineering
Dassault Sytemes

October 26, 2017
1:20 pm - 2:00 pm

Smart Manufacturing: It’s More than the Machine Tool

Smart manufacturing can be described as a method to “eliminate the white spaces” or unproductive time within your manufacturing operations. The machine tool plays a central role in bringing toget …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Jeffrey D. Estes
Regional Manager
Morris South

October 26, 2017
2:20 pm - 3:00 pm

A Better Way to Share Data: Accelerating Product Design with High-Speed File Sharing

Data transfer is one of the biggest challenges facing design teams and engineers that need to share large files (e.g. CAD/CAM, schematics, test data) with collaborative teams, business partners and cu …

Smart Manufacturing Hub

Jay Morgan
Senior Engineer
Aspera