PMA/CTMA Conference and Suppliers Expo

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• In an era where digital resilience is integral to business success, the leaders of manufacturing businesses face complex decisions in fortifying their organizations against evolving cyber threats. This abstract outlines the key cybersecurity priorities tailored for CEOs, CFOs and COOs, emphasizing strategic imperatives that align with the unique challenges and responsibilities of executive leadership.
  

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR TOOL AND DIE
Rainer Herbert, UCONN

• Additive Manufacturing promises near-net shape processing of parts without a need for traditional tooling. While the direct manufacturing of parts from powder or wire can speed up development and production times, similar advantages can also be obtained from rapid manufacturing of tooling inserts, molds, dies, etc. using additive manufacturing. The state of the additive manufacturing efforts for tool and die production will be reviewed. Challenges and opportunities will be highlighted from basic and applied perspectives.
  

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LEAN SIX SIGMA PRINCIPLES
Rich Baxley, CCSU

• This presentation illustrates Lean Six Sigma principles using Value Stream Mapping with real-life examples for creating Lean processes, emphasizing waste elimination. It highlights the importance of reducing human variation through creation of standardized work. The session concludes by demonstrating the power of computer-aided optimization to strategically assign tasks based on individual skill sets, fostering efficiency and stability in operations.
  
  

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STATE FUNDING AND THE APPRENTICEHIP PROGRAM
Eileen Candels (CCAT) & Keri Valente (DOL)

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UPDATE ON THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT MANUFACTURING
Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer for the State of Connecticut

STATE OF MANUFACTURING AND THE UPCOMING ELECTION YEAR
Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership

• Omar will provide an insider’s view on efforts this year in the U.S. Congress to address the tax on R&D activities and preparation for major tax increases after 2025, what steps the Biden administration is taking on steel and aluminum tariffs, and which regulations such as an OSHA indoor heat rule and updates to the apprenticeship program could change how Connecticut manufacturers run their shops. This timely presentation also will provide a quick preview of how election outcomes in the state and around the country this November could impact policies critical to manufacturing in America, including on tax and trade.
  

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