Chicago, Illinois - Manufacturers today are confronting a dramatically changing world when it comes to the technology & tools they are using – and should be using. We are moving beyond the desktop software era and finding that CAD/CAM technology on its own can no longer address increasingly complex manufacturing challenges. Manufacturers are faced with the question of how to connect diverse processes together - not only CAD and CAM, but data capture, data analysis, and collaboration. They must determine how best to do this for their company and workflow and then determine how to use the resulting solution to their competitive advantage.
The speaker will draw upon his personal experience in helping companies broaden their solution portfolio from pure-play design tools to holistic manufacturing solutions, coinciding with their move to the cloud and subscription models. The speaker will cite his work with companies such as Swissomation and Paragon D&E in discussing the past, present and future of CAD/CAM technologies. He will examine the current state of desktop CAD/CAM solutions and propose the benefits of leveraging the resources of the cloud, achieving instantaneous collaboration and solving pervasive problems.
Learning objectives will include:
- How to connect processes together – CAD, CAM, cloud, data capture, data analysis.
- How to leverage data and analytics and use it to your advantage.
- Lessons learned by pioneering companies in getting full benefit from the integrated solutions available.
About the speaker
Stephen Hooper, Senior Director of Manufacturing Industry Strategy and Business Development
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