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Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 8:00 - 8:50 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularKeynote Presentationmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationSupply Base Challenges as a Tier 1 Supplier
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Vincent Aguilar Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
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access_time 8:50 - 9:10 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationKey Elements of the Supply Chain
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Nicholas Melillo Advanced Technology International
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Paul Lindsay Camcraft, Inc.
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Nick Bullen Northrop Grumman Corporation
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access_time 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 10:15 - 10:40 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside 7blur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeRobot for 787 Center Bushing Installation
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Wen Jiang The Boeing Company
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access_time 10:15 - 10:40 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Bblur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeLong Fiber Injection for Aerospace Applications
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Robert Koon Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
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access_time 10:15 - 10:40 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 10:15 - 11:50 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Nick Bullen Northrop Grumman Corporation
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Will Wilder Wilder Systems
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Randy Rounkles JR Automation
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access_time 10:30 - 11:45 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPreferred Supplier Experiencemonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationMaking the Transition from Automotive to Aerospace & Defense
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David Rampton The Provenance Chain, Inc.
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Paul Lindsay Camcraft, Inc.
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access_time 10:50 - 11:15 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside 7blur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeSystems Engineering Approach to Production Line Automation
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Geoff Karpa Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
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access_time 10:50 - 11:15 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 11:25 - 11:50 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Bblur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeSandwich Composites with Acoustic, Thermal and Mechanical Performance
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Nandika D'Souza University of North Texas
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access_time 11:25 - 11:50 AM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 1:00 - 2:00 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationAchieving Scalability Through Additive Manufacturing
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Jeff DeGrange Impossible Objects Inc.
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Morgan Mader Joby Aviation
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John Geriguis Joby Aviation
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Nobi Kawamura Toyota Motor North America
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access_time 2:00 - 2:25 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 2:00 - 3:30 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside 7blur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationDemystifying Smart Manufacturing: Start Where You Are and Stay Focused on CI/Lean
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Mike Manzi Axiom Systems
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Eugene Lo Tranter Inc.
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Kanyin Ogunrinde AVEVA Group
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access_time 2:00 - 2:25 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 2:00 - 2:25 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 2:30 - 3:45 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPreferred Supplier Experiencemonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationKeeping up with Automation: How is Automation evolving, when does Automation make sense, and how is AI changing the way we think about Automation?
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Ryan Kelly The Association for Manufacturing Technology
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Cody Brown Perellion
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Stav Davis Gray-Matter Robotics
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Dave Lyons Joby
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Ed Mehr Machina Labs
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Robert Folts Siemens Government Technologies
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access_time 2:35 - 3:00 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Bblur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeDesign for Repairability and Maintainability
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Brian Nasralla The Boeing Company
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access_time 2:35 - 3:00 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 3:00 - 5:00 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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access_time 3:10 - 3:35 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Benjamin Ferrell Spirit Aerosystems Inc.
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Jeffrey New Spirit Aerosystems Inc.
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access_time 3:10 - 3:35 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Ablur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeComposite Based Additive Manufacturing (CBAM) Materials & Process
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Jeff DeGrange Impossible Objects Inc.
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access_time 3:10 - 3:35 PM PT
Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
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Tuesday, November 7
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Ablur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeIntroducing Vertical Soldering Technology
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Stephen Redington US Army
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Matthew Sargent US Army DEVCOM
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Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 8:00 - 9:00 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 9:00 - 10:00 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationBuilding a Skilled Workforce for the Industry of the Future
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Anoush Poursartip, PhD Co-Director, Composites Knowledge Network
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Waruna Seneviratne Wichita State University
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Satyandra Gupta GrayMatter Robotics
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Robert Koon Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
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Tracy Daly The Boeing Company
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access_time 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 10:15 - 10:40 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 10:15 - 10:40 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 10:15 - 11:50 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside 1blur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationAutomated Composites: Unlocking Methods for Advancing Manufacturing Technologies Through Automation
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Waruna Seneviratne Wichita State University
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John Geriguis Joby Aviation
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Nobi Kawamura Toyota Motor North America
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Chris Madsen Northrop Grumman
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John Melilli Composites Automation, LLC
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Craig Neslen United States Air Force
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Alejandro Rodriguez Solvay
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access_time 10:15 - 10:40 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 10:30 - 11:45 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPreferred Supplier Experiencemonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationPreferred Supplier Profiles – Insights from Industry on Changing Expectations for Preferred Supplier Partners
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David Rampton The Provenance Chain, Inc.
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Daniel J. Braley, FSME, CAM-T The Boeing Company
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Dan Echternkamp Formlogic
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Alex Huckstepp Machina Labs
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Dr. Charles Bray JPL
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Tara Thomasson Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
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access_time 10:50 - 11:15 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Bblur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeReconfigurable Tooling - Flexibility While Saving Time and Cost
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Dale Beardmore Harcourt Industrial, Inc.
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access_time 10:50 - 11:15 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Ablur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeRefractory Additive Manufacturing: An Enabling Technology for Hypersonic Missions
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Youping Gao, PhD Castheon, Inc. an ADDMAN Group Company
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access_time 11:25 - 11:50 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside 7blur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeLife in a Material World – Thermoplastic Composites
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Don Kinard Lockheed Martin
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access_time 11:25 - 11:50 AM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationMetalworking Innovation
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Jake Volcsko SME
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Nat Frampton LECS Energy, LLC
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Brendt Holden Haimer USA
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Emma Betters Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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access_time 12:00 - 1:45 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onLower Level Pre-Function Areablur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onFree, Separate Registration RequiredCareer Development Forum Luncheon and Panel
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Daniel J. Braley, FSME, CAM-T The Boeing Company
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Eliana Fu TRUMPF Inc.
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Justin Rivera Bell Textron Inc.
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Tara Thomasson Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
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Tracy Daly The Boeing Company
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access_time 1:30 - 2:45 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPreferred Supplier Experiencemonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationSoftware in Manufacturing: Leveraging the Right Software Stack to Grow your Business
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Amy McDougall The Provenance Chain Network
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Paul Van Metere ProShop ERP
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Ryan Nagle Datum Source
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Robert Folts Siemens Government Technologies
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Will Scratchard Paperless Parts
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access_time 2:00 - 2:25 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Ablur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeSimulate to Optimize Print Performance
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Ankur Kumar TATA Technologies Inc.
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access_time 2:00 - 2:25 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside 1blur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeAI-Powered Smart Robotic Cells for Autonomous Surface Finishing
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Satyandra Gupta GrayMatter Robotics
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access_time 2:00 - 2:25 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 2:30 - 4:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 2:35 - 3:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 2:35 - 3:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside 1blur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeGame Changers: Factors to Consider for Successful Implementation of Smart Manufacturing Options!
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Jason Fortune Progressive Machine and Design
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access_time 2:35 - 3:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 3:00 - 5:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 3:10 - 3:35 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside 7blur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeAugmented Reality Application on Harness Installation
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Erdal Tekin Turkish Aerospace
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access_time 3:10 - 3:35 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Bblur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeIndustrial Statistics: A Hybrid Technology to Help all Manufacturing Industries to Make Quality Products - No SPC Required
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Bob Matthew Quality Engineering Management Inc.
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access_time 3:10 - 3:35 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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access_time 3:45 - 4:10 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Ablur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeMoore's Law for Metal Printing: Where We Are and How Do We Stay On Track?
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Edward Herderick NSL Analytical
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David Scannapieco University of Washington
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access_time 3:45 - 4:10 PM PT
Wednesday, November 8
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Wednesday, November 8
location_onRoom: Seaside 1blur_circularConferencemonetization_onPaid UpgradeManage Costs & Retain Your Workforce with People-Centric Technology Investments
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Will Healy III Teradyne / Universal Robots
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Thursday, November 9
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access_time 8:00 - 9:00 AM PT
Thursday, November 9
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Thursday, November 9
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access_time 9:00 - 10:00 AM PT
Thursday, November 9
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPanel Discussionmonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationSmall Business Impact and Challenges for Maturation of the Industrial Supply Base
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Paul Oldroyd Bell Helicopter Textron (retired)
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Michael "Mick" Maher Maher & Associates LLC
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Juan D. Mayssonet, Maj, USSF Space Systems Command
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Mark Gordon Manufacturing Industries, Inc.
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access_time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Thursday, November 9
location_onRoom: Seaside 7blur_circularWorkshopmonetization_onPaid Upgrade, Lunch ProvidedSmart Manufacturing – Why It Matters and How to Achieve It
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Conrad Leiva CESMII
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Jim Wetzel NxGen Group
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access_time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Thursday, November 9
location_onRoom: Seaside 1blur_circularWorkshopmonetization_onPaid Upgrade, Lunch ProvidedAerospace Coatings and Corrosion Control
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Jamil Baghdachi, PhD, ACSF & MRS Fellows Eastern Michigan University, Innovative Tech. Systems Corp.
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access_time 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
Thursday, November 9
location_onRoom: Seaside Ballroom Ablur_circularWorkshopmonetization_onPaid Upgrade, Lunch ProvidedRobust Additive Manufacturing Process Development for Critical Applications in Aerospace & Defense
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Youping Gao, PhD Castheon, Inc. an ADDMAN Group Company
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access_time 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Thursday, November 9
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Thursday, November 9
location_onAeroDef Theaterblur_circularPreferred Supplier Experiencemonetization_onIncluded with Exhibits RegistrationCMMC Certification Compliance for Manufacturers - “Ask Me Anything”
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David Rampton The Provenance Chain, Inc.
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Shawn Olson, CISSP ZenSecured
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access_time 2:00 - 4:00 PM PT
Thursday, November 9
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