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    Future-Proof Your Manufacturing Operations: Stories of the Journey to Confident Agility with AI

    Is your operation ready to change as skills are scarce, competition fierce, and supply uncertain? Join researcher Julie Fraser and AI-experienced panelists from electronics, powder coatings, and building products industries on this interactive webinar.

    April 9, 2025

    12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00  PM GMT

    Duration: 1 hour

    Sponsored by: Tech-Clarity & MESA Internartional

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    Summary

    The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, with workforce shortages, increasing regulations, and supply chain disruptions creating new challenges. To stay competitive, manufacturers need clear, data-driven insights to optimize operations and keep up with constant change.

    New research from MESA International and Tech-Clarity explores how AI and analytics are being used to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and strengthen resilience in manufacturing. 

    This webinar will use the research findings as a platform to dive into real-world success stories and practical strategies to help you leverage AI effectively.

    Join our panel to discover: 

    • Why companies embark on a smart manufacturing journey
    • Proven AI and analytics strategies for manufacturing success
    • Common barriers to AI adoption and how to overcome them
    • Best practices for preparing people, process, and technology
    • How to choose AI solutions that align with your business goals

    Speakers

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    Julie Fraser | VP Research for Operations and Manufacturing | Tech-Clarity, Inc. 

    Julie Fraser has over 35 years of experience in the manufacturing software industry. She is an enthusiastic researcher, author, and speaker. She has a passion for manufacturing progress and performance gains through Smart Manufacturing strategies supported by software.

    Julie is actively researching the impact of digital transformation and technology convergence in the manufacturing industries, with a focus on supply chain and plant floor.

     

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    David Batet | Chief Technology Officer | DigiProcess

    David Batet is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at DigiProcess, a leading company in electronic manufacturing services (EMS). With a solid track record in the industry, David focuses on technological innovation, process digitalization, and the implementation of high-value strategies to optimize production and material management.

    With a strategic vision centered on competitiveness and sustainability, David actively contributes to digital transformation, bridging technology and business for operational excellence.

     

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    Nasser Ahmad | Director - Digitalization | Höganäs

    Nasser Ahmad has been Director of Digitalization at powder metals maker Höganäs since September 2023. He Joined Höganäs AB in the USA in October 2005. His previous work experience includes Operations, Automation, Process Improvements and CapEx Projects in Iron Powder and High Alloys Powder manufacturing’ Vice President of Operations, High Alloys; Engineering Manager, NAH; Plant Manager, High Alloys Johnstown, 2005 – 2009; and Engineer Manager, Kobelco. Nasser has an MSc in Industrial Engineering, a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA.

     

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    Jason Bassett | IT Manager | Madsen's Custom Cabinets

    Jason has been the IT Manager at Madsen's Custom Cabinets, an architectural millwork company in Alberta for nearly 15 years. Jason has spent over 35 years in the IT industry doing everything from support to system design and ERP implementation in both the UK and Canada.

     His current focus is on the development and testing of new processes to achieve data accuracy and efficiency, to push towards a paperless workplace and promote a single dataset environment in a manufacturing business

     

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