March 23, 2023

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

A fundamental shift in the relationship between design and operations.

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From the reverse engineering of products to the quality feedback loop from manufacturing to the design teams, we look at how plant operations—and the customers they serve—are better connected to create better products faster, with less waste and more flexibility.

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The Integration of Humans and Technology

System integration is more than just machine integration. Taking full advantage of the human assets on the plant floor is equally crucial to any project.

11:00 am EST/10:00 am CST

The Integration of Humans and Technology

System integration is more than just machine integration. Taking full advantage of the human assets on the plant floor is equally crucial to any project. We discuss what humans should expect from their technology, and how to truly integrate smart manufacturing from the design phase all the way through operations.

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Heath Stephens, P.E. Digitalization Leader Hargrove Controls & Automation

Heath Stephens, P.E. is the Digitalization Leader for Hargrove Controls & Automation, a certified member of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA). Heath has over 27 years of experience in chemical engineering, process safety, automation, and controls. He has extensive experience in batch specialty chemicals, as well as refining, pipelines, and pulp and paper. His expertise extends to startup experience, project management, and team leadership at facilities in multiple countries. Heath’s current role helps clients implement digital solutions that deliver on the promise of Industry 4.0 through data acquisition and the latest analysis tools.

Greg Coleman
Machine Design Group Leader
Hargrove Controls & Automation

Greg Coleman is the Machine Design Group Leader at the Hargrove Greenville SC office. Greg has 37 years of experience in machine design. Half of this experience was derived from working for OEMs. He is experienced in conceptual design, prototype development, and production equipment and has experience with machining, weldments, castings, pneumatics, hydraulics, and power transmission components. He has worked in textile, packaging, fiberglass, carbon fiber, pulp & paper, nonwovens, chemical, rubber, and other industries.

Getting Started in DFMA—And Getting It Right

A distinguished panel of manufacturing experts with experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly will discuss how companies can get started—and succeed—in DFMA.

12:00 pm EST/11:00 am CST

Panel Discussion: Getting Started in DFMA—And Getting It Right

A distinguished panel of manufacturing experts with experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly will discuss how companies can get started—and succeed—in DFMA. Among other issues, panelists will discuss if DFMAs it more suited to small, medium, or large companies and where to begin: Small projects, a small part of a larger project? Begin with a new product or the redesign of an existing product.

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James Dawson
New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering Manager
Peko Precision Products Inc.

James is New Product Introduction Engineering Manager at Peko Precision Products Inc., a full-service contract manufacturer, where he has spent 16 years in mechanical and electrical engineering and project management. His education in electrical and mechanical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, coupled with extensive hands-on automotive experience, give him a well-grounded perspective in working on challenging problems. He leverages his and his company’s track record with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) when securing new customers and projects, as well when supporting existing customers in maximizing.

Jon Freckleton
Associate Professor Emeritus
Rochester Institute of Technology

Jon E Freckleton PE [retired] is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Rochester Institute of Technology. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from U. Mass, competed short courses in DFMA form U. Mass and Ford Moor Co., and attended many Boothroyd Dewhurst (BDI) user conferences. He held several management positions at Xerox over a 15-year career there, including DFMA Project Manager. He then taught classes for undergrads and grad students RIT for 25 years on DFMA, as well as GD&T, Non-traditional Manufacturing, Production Tooling, among others. He has also made DFMA presentations ed worldwide for RIT, SME, and BDI.

David G. Meeker
Speaker, Consultant, and engineering instructor
MIT and BU

David G. Meeker is a nationally recognized authority Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) and its role in developing new products. His expertise is not only in DFMA; it extends to benchmarking, cost estimating, and designing for disassembly and recyclability. Mr. Meeker has worked in commercial and defense industries applying new product-development techniques to improve quality, time to market, and reduce cost. His clients have included Sencorp, Precor, Boeing, Pfizer, Becton Dickinson, QinetiQ, and General Electric. He also served as a principal engineer with HP, Compaq, and Digital. He has taught product design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University. Mr. Meeker holds BS and MS degrees in engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University. He was a national instructor of DFMA for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and in 2015 he received the DFMA supporter of the year award at the Annual International Conference on DFMA

Starting From Scratch with Smart Manufacturing

A recent Machine Design survey found that less than 25% of manufacturers currently are implementing a smart manufacturing strategy.

1:00 pm EST/12:00 pm CST

Starting From Scratch with Smart Manufacturing

A recent Machine Design survey found that less than 25% of manufacturers currently are implementing a smart manufacturing strategy. Those who start today on the smart manufacturing journey will achieve a competitive advantage and will achieve cost, safety and productivity gains. The big question remains: Where do I start? An expert from CESMII, the public/private national consortium dedicated to helping manufacturers take the digital transformation journey, will discuss the way to start small and gain incremental improvements while laying the groundwork for a deeper digital transformation.

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Conrad Leiva
VP Ecosystem and Workforce Development
CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute

Conrad Leiva is VP of Ecosystem and Workforce Development at CESMII – the Smart Manufacturing Institute (www.cesmii.org). In his role, Conrad is accelerating Smart Manufacturing adoption and education programs through a national ecosystem of regional centers, technology partners, and education institutions. A recognized industry authority, he engages manufacturing business leaders, educators and practitioners across all dimensions of industry to develop and share knowledge on both the How and Why to leverage information technology in manufacturing. Conrad has over 30 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, over 20 of those years in manufacturing systems development and implementation, over 10 years working on Smart Manufacturing practices with industry leaders at MESA International (www.mesa.org) and holds an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Lessons Learned Using DFMA on Machine Frames

DFMA offers manufacturers several benefits including lower costs for raw materials, labor, and rework, as well as higher quality products.

2:00 pm EST/1:00 pm CST

Lessons Learned Using DFMA on Machine Frames

DFMA offers manufacturers several benefits including lower costs for raw materials, labor, and rework, as well as higher quality products. Here is a look at DFMA workflow and what to look for and address in designs regardless of the final product such as tolerances and the availability of new technologies.

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Scott Baxter
Marketing & Business Development Manager
Peko Precision Products Inc.

Scott is a marketing and Business Development Manager at Peko Precision Products Inc., a full-service contract manufacturer. He earned bachelor’s degrees in manufacturing engineering and economics, which give him a unique perspective on the machine-manufacturing industry. Recently, he has focused on the need for DFMA in designing and building machinery and support equipment He has. worked with a host of DFMA and that has given him the well-earned background to speak to audiences of machine designers about their cost-down design struggles and how DFMA can be critical.

Mark Frosino
Project Manager/Mechnical Engineer
Peko Precision Products Inc.

Mark Frosino has served several roles over the past two decades in the New Products Introduction (NPI) Group at Peko Precision Products Inc., a full-service contract manufacturer. Those roles include mechanical engineer, project manager, quote and proposal development, and overseeing the NPI Project Managers. Currently. primary focus is on the early-stage engagement of new customers to ensure Peko supports the development and growth of their products and processes. One of this tasks is supporting and growing DFMA so that it can used by Peko and it customers to design consistent, repeatable machinery and support equipment.

The Cybersecurity Challenge

A major concern for manufacturers in a digital age is the issue of cybersecurity. From the proliferation of personal and professional digital devices to the threats of external system breach, the concerns over cybersecurity remain high. Efforts are under way to better protect systems and better inform manufacturers about how cybersecurity strategies can not only protect but enhance production.

Conrad Leiva
VP Ecosystem and Workforce Development
CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute

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Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

Modules

The Integration of Humans and Technology

The Integration of Humans and Technology

Getting Started in DFMA—And Getting It Right

Panel Discussion: Getting Started in DFMA—And Getting It Right

Starting From Scratch with Smart Manufacturing

Starting From Scratch with Smart Manufacturing

Lessons Learned Using DFMA on Machine Frames

Lessons Learned Using DFMA on Machine Frames

The Cybersecurity Challenge

The Cybersecurity Challenge

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