Manufacturing Advantage Webinars

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Your Source for Innovation, Efficiency, and Growth in Manufacturing.

Join expert-led webinars from UW-Stout MOC to boost manufacturing skills, improve processes, and stay ahead with lean, digital, and workforce development topics.

January - March

January 

14 - AI Foundations for Manufacturing 

Presenter: Emily Laird | UW-Stout
Begin your journey into AI integration with a beginner-friendly framework that introduces the core concepts of AI and their transformative potential in the manufacturing sector. Explore practical, real-world use cases, from predictive maintenance to quality control, while learning how to assess and implement AI solutions specific to your operations.

February 

11 - Manufacturing Workforce Resources

Presenter: Deb Nichols | West Central WI Workforce Development Board  & Shirley Gutsch | Manufacturing Works
How are manufacturers finding ways to retain and attract employees necessary for future growth?

March 

11 - Exporting Tools for Market Research 

Presenter: Chris Wojtowicz | Universities of Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Join Chris Wojtowicz as he shares resources from the International Trade Administration, SBA, and other State of Wisconsin resources standing at the ready to assist companies with the transition into the world of international trade.

April - June

April

8 - Digital Solutions with Agile Consulting

Presenter: Rob Zimmerman & Jason Ulwelling | Agile Consulting 

Join Rob Zimmerman and Jason Ulwelling from Agile Consulting as they share real-life examples of digital solutions for every day pain points for manufacturers.

May

13 - Additive Manufacturing

Presenter: Jared Wesenick | Compound Dynamics

Learn about FFF and FGF large format 3D printers, including machinery types and costs, practical applications, part design considerations, resolution effects and print cost of 3D printing on a large scale.  Discussion will focus on .25 cubic meter format and up.

Who should attend:  Anyone that is currently 3D printing or anyone that wants to learn how large format 3D printing could benefit their company.

Company Link: https://www.compounddynamics.com/

June

10 - State of Wisconsin Manufacturing 

Presenter: John Koskinen | WI Department of Revenue

July - September

July

8 - AI Advancements in Manufacturing

Presenter: Emily Laird | UW-Stout 

August

12 - Workplace Health & Safety in Movement

Presenter: Hannah Lunde, P.T. | Mayo Clinic  

September

9 - Financing for Export Growth 

Presenter: TBD 

 

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