Stiles Machinery invites manufacturing professionals to the upcoming Manufacturing Solutions Seminar (MSS) taking place November 5–6 in High Point, North Carolina. This two-day event will feature live work cell demonstrations and expert-led presentations exploring current trends, technologies, and challenges in the industry, bringing together manufacturers, business owners, and professionals from across North America.
The Manufacturing Solutions Seminar will be held at Stiles’ High Point facility, offering attendees a deeper dive into live equipment demonstrations and informative panel discussions and breakout sessions. Day one (November 5) will highlight surface and solid wood technologies, while day two (November 6) will focus on innovations in panel processing.
A lineup of guest speakers will join representatives from Stiles for panel discussions. Featured participants include Matthew Cathy, co-owner of CFX Products; Winfried Dell, CEO of imos; Greg Easton, vice president of lumber & millwork at Woodgrain; Tyler Nay, president of Trim Art; and Brett Warriner, operations manager at Powell Valley Millwork.
Topics covered throughout the sessions include:
- Compact manufacturing solutions
- Optimizing production workflows
- Smart material handling systems
- Addressing the skilled labor shortage
- Nested-based machining techniques
- Scalable automation strategies
- Advanced sanding technologies
- Advantages of automated finishing processes
The event will be emceed by Casey Reams, Stiles University Manager. “The Manufacturing Solutions Seminar reflects Stiles’ ongoing commitment to advancing manufacturing education and supporting manufacturers in the industries we serve,” said Reams. “It is an opportunity to help manufacturers explore relevant solutions that can set them up for long-term success. I look forward to the practical knowledge, hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and actionable strategies that our attendees will bring back to their shops.”
The Manufacturing Solutions Seminar is free to attend, and registration is open now at stilesmachinery.com/mss.