March 23, 2023
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
A fundamental shift in the relationship between design and operations.
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.
Modules
The Integration of Humans and Technology
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.


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
12:00 pm EST/11:00 am CST
Panel Discussion: Getting Started in DFMA—And Getting It Right

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

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
Starting From Scratch with Smart Manufacturing
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.

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
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.

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
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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