Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Tampa

This nationwide event series brings CESMII representatives to cities across the country, connecting with small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Our team is excited to share the latest advancements in Smart Manufacturing technologies, explore real-world applications, and discuss how these innovations can drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.

This full-day event,  will focus on small and medium manufacturers (SMEs), integrators, and workforce development professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Explore the latest innovations in smart manufacturing through expert presentations and live demonstrations.
• Visit vendor booths featuring leading organizations in the industry.
• Participate in breakout sessions to discuss and identify workforce development needs.

Event Schedule:

• 12:30 – 1:00 Networking and Check-in
• 1:00 – 1:20 Introduction
  • Tampa Mayor Jane Castor
  • Robert Monaco, FloridaMakes
  • Beth Galic, Bay Area Manufacturers Association
• 1:20 – 1:50 Smart Manufacturing Mindset
  • Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII
• 1:50 – 2:20 Manufacturing Panel
  • Robert Monaco, FloridaMakes
  • Doug Adams, Adams Corp
• 2:20 – 2:30 Break and Vendor Showcase
  • CESMII
  • Phoenix Contact
• 4:00 – 4:30 Building a Digital Culture
  • Nancy Diaz-Estayed, South Florida University
• 3:00 – 3:30 Founder’s Perspectives: Competing in a Global Economy
  • Daniel Barousse, Slice Engineering
• 3:30 – 4:00 Sustainability Begins Now
  • Arnold Offner, Phoenix Contact
• 2:30 – 3:00 Digital Integration and Our Data
  • David Hinkler and Brian Vogel, OnTimeEdge
• 4:30 – 5:00 SM Solution Demonstrations
  • Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII
• 5:00 Questions and Wrap-Up