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Mark your calendars for November’s free Manufacturing Lunch + Learn, taking place Thursday November 20 at 12PM ET. This one-hour event will feature two focused 30-minute sessions that deliver practical strategies to drive performance and return on investment.
In session 1, discover how AMET and TECHMAN ROBOT are reshaping the future of collaborative welding. By integrating the TM AI Welding Collaborative Robot with AMET’s advanced automated welding systems, manufacturers are achieving consistent, high-quality welds while enhancing safety and efficiency.
In session 2, learn how KINEXON helped a Fortune 500 aerospace manufacturer eliminate material loss and achieve ROI within one year using real-time tracking across seven plants. You’ll take away proven methods to:
- Streamline operations and reduce downtime
- Automate asset tracking and expiration monitoring
- Improve delivery performance and efficiency
Speakers

Ben Hammond
Executive – Aerospace & Defense
KINEXON
Ben Hammond is an Industrial Engineer and Industry 4.0 consultant specializing in Aerospace & Defense. He partners with global primes to align business challenges with digital solutions, driving measurable ROI across OEM, AMO, and MRO operations. Skilled in enterprise deal-making and strategic partnerships, he delivers transformation that strengthens competitiveness and long-term growth.

Jason Lancaster
Sr. Product Manager
AMET Inc.
Jason Lancaster, Sr. Product Manager, from AMET is going to show you what solutions welding cobots can provide to meet the growing demand in various sectors. Jason Lancaster has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Utah State University. He has 15 years of experience at AMET, working in the welding industry. Jason is involved in the full product lifecycle of industrial machinery, from conception to product development, to detailed engineering design, to manufacturing and testing, to installation & product support.
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