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SUMMARY:MxD Casting and Forging Industry Workshop #2
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nUnderstanding Potential Solutions to Advance Casting & Forging through Digital Manufacturing \nMxD is developing a technology roadmap focused on how digital manufacturing technologies can benefit the Casting and Forging industry. The roadmap will examine critical phases in the lifecycle\, including design\, production\, and supply chain\, and will be informed through a series of 3 in-person workshops with industry\, academia\, government\, and relevant trade associations. \nMxD is looking for organizations that would be willing to participate in one or more of the workshops to share their expertise in the industry and their experiences with digital manufacturing technologies and how they might be better utilized throughout the casting and forging lifecycle. \nThe second workshop will take place on December 9\, 2025 from 8:30am-5pm\, at the MxD facility in Chicago\, IL. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/mxd-casting-and-forging-industry-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MxD Headquarters\, 1415 N Cherry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:MxD Casting and Forging Industry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nIdentifying Pain Points and Challenges in the US Casting and Forging Industry \nMxD is developing a technology roadmap focused on how digital manufacturing technologies can benefit the Casting and Forging industry. The roadmap will examine critical phases in the lifecycle\, including design\, production\, and supply chain\, and will be informed through a series of in-person workshops with industry\, academia\, government\, and relevant trade associations. \nMxD is looking for organizations that would be willing to participate in one or more of the workshops to share their expertise in the industry and their experiences with digital manufacturing technologies and how they might be better utilized throughout the casting and forging lifecycle. \nThe first workshop will take place on November 4\, 2025\, at the MxD facility in Chicago\, IL and focus on identifying pain points and challenges in the US Casting and Forging industry. \nAgenda: \nWelcome and Introduction (30 minutes)\nCurrent State of the Industry (45 minutes)\n15 minute Break\nIdentifying Pain Points (1 hour)\n15 minute Break\nBreakout groups present the Pain Points to entire audience (1 hour)\nLunch Break (1 hour)\nInteractive Workshop: Root Cause Analysis (1.5 hours)\nClosing Remarks (15 minutes) \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/mxd-casting-and-forging-industry-workshop/
LOCATION:MxD Headquarters\, 1415 N Cherry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:2025 Manufacturing x Digital Annual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 16th and 17th at MxD for a two-day immersive event focused on the forefront of continuous improvement in manufacturing. This event will gather industry leaders\, technical experts\, government partners\, including the Dept. of Defense\, and practitioners to explore critical themes in digital manufacturing\, including practical applications\, cybersecurity\, workforce development\, and emerging technologies. \nBoth days of the summit are open to members and non-members. Through a blend of interactive sessions\, hands-on workshops\, factory floor tours\, and keynote presentations\, attendees will gain actionable insights to drive digital advancements in their organizations and across the manufacturing sector. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/2025-manufacturing-x-digital-annual-summit/
LOCATION:MxD Headquarters\, 1415 N Cherry Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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SUMMARY:MxD Supply Chain Summit: Growing the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is decreasing at an alarming rate. MxD\, the Digital Manufacturing and Cyber Institute is hosting a Supply Chain Summit to discuss the unique needs of primes and suppliers in this event. In tje targeted breakout sessions\, topics include addressing the capabilities necessary to work with a defense OEM\, highlighting cybersecurity requirements\, workforce training\, and identifying supply chain programs and resources. \nWho should attend:\nThis event is for OEMs\, their suppliers\, and manufacturers interested in supporting the DoD. \nKey Speakers: \nBerardina Baratta \nFederico Sciammarella \nMike Cadenazzi
URL:https://www.wispro.org/event/mxd-supply-chain-summit-growing-the-u-s-defense-industrial-base/
LOCATION:MxD Innovation Center\, 1415 North Cherry Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60642
CATEGORIES:Out of State,WPI Partner Events
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