Manufacturing crossroads event showcases automation solutions for area manufacturers
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Over 30 regional manufacturers and organizations took advantage of a free program recently at the Northwest Arena focused on automation solutions and AI-powered tools for production lines. Manufacturing Crossroads was co-sponsored by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Retool WNY initiative and Properly Works, a regional automation systems vendor.
The event included robotics demonstrations and computer-powered tools that can be used to measure tolerances and improve quality control processes. In addition, organizations that support manufacturing process and efficiency improvements discussed how companies could connect with their resources.
Dominic Myers, President of Properly Works, the event co-sponsor, highlighted the importance of these types of events for small and medium manufacturers.
"Our first Manufacturing Crossroads event in Jamestown was a tremendous success. What stood out to me most wasn’t just the incredible group of partners and resources we brought together, but the smiles, warm conversations, and genuine enthusiasm from the manufacturers who attended. Even more exciting is seeing those conversations turn into follow-up meetings and opportunities to work together," Myers said.
"Manufacturing Crossroads is about recognizing that every manufacturer faces important decisions, and that the right people, resources, and relationships can help them find their way forward. I’m incredibly grateful to all our partners who helped make this first event such a success. As I shared with our attendees, 'Remember, at a crossroads, standing still is technically an option, but it’s usually not the one that gets you anywhere!' And judging by the conversations and connections being made, I’d say we’re already moving in the right direction," he continued.
BPU General Manager Kristofor Sellstrom said the diversity of manufacturers represented at the Showcase is indicative of the need for all companies to look at automation solutions to see if they can help increase efficiency and effectiveness in manufacturing operations.
"We believe that companies need to look for smart technology solutions to help with their most pressing problems. Events like Manufacturing Crossroads provide an opportunity to investigate new solutions that can help improve the bottom line for companies," Sellstrom added.
Myers said he hopes to build on the success of this first event and continue to work with the Retool WNY initiative to provide additional workshops on topics that are most important to regional manufacturers.