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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Hexagon Metrology offers a comprehensive range of products and services for all industrial metrology applications in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy and medical. We support our customers with actionable measurement information along the complete life cycle of a product – from development and design to production, assembly and final inspection. With more than 20 production facilities and 70 Precision Centers for service and demonstrations, and a network of over 100 distribution partners on five continents, we empower our customers to fully control their manufacturing processes, enhancing the quality of products and increasing efficiency in manufacturing plants around the world. Hexagon Metrology is part of Hexagon (Nordic exchange: HEXA B; www.hexagon.com). Hexagon is a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualization technologies that enable customers to design, measure and position objects, and process and present data.

J.W. Winco Inc

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: JW Winco is your leading source for metric and inch standard parts. We offer an extensive selection of operating, clamping, and machine parts. For over 44 years, JW Winco has been known for high-quality, innovation, modern product designs, expert technical guidance, and fast, friendly, professional service. www.jwwinco.com  sales@jwwinco.com Visit us at booth 2711 Standard Parts. Easy. Essential. Winco.

Mate Precision Technologies

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: For seven decades Mate Precision Technologies has designed, developed and manufactured innovative tooling and workholding solutions for increasing metal working factory productivity worldwide. Mate especially understands your CNC workholding challenges. Using our decades of machining experience producing precision, high quality steel products for customers worldwide, Mate designed and developed the ultimate zero point 52/96 workholding system. Designed for 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers, Mate’s 52/96 workholding technology of vises, bases and mounting systems maximize holding power in a compact, quick-change modular design that reduces setup time and process variability. Serving our customers is at the core of who we are. Your Mate representatives, experts who know from experience what happens on the shop floor, provide our legendary in-field support. Mate customer service is ready to assist with fast quotes, guiding your order on to our top-notch machinists and shipping pros.

Mr Washerman

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Mr Washerman is  a Custom Metal Stamping manufacturer located in Houston, TX We work with wide range of materials, from .001” to 1/4" thick. Our presses range from 22 to 160 tons. We ran single stage, multiple stages, compound and progressive operation processes.We design and build tools and dies in house

RobbJack

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Established in 1959, RobbJack Corporation specializes in the engineering, manufacture and sale of solid carbide cutting tools. We continue to offer the broadest line of carbide end mills with the closest tolerances available for CNC milling equipment. In addition, we manufacture solid carbide slitting saws and PCD diamond-tipped routers, as well as provide physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating services. The benefits of high-speed solid carbide tools are as compelling today as they were 63 years ago. With today’s emphasis on process efficiencies for increased profitability, users realize that properly engineered tooling offers not only closer tolerances and longer life, but extremely high feed rates. RobbJack has worked with several aerospace partners since 1974, to support the demand for superior performance, with progressively more challenging application requirements. RobbJack Corporation has been employee-owned for more than 30 years, which is the average term of service for over 20% of our staff, and the management team has a combined 185 years of experience in the cutting tools industry. Whether your needs are for standard stocked items, or customized tools for your specific application, we are here to help you. We define “service” in our customer’s terms, delivering consistently superior quality products, and solving problems quickly and effectively.

Rosedale® Products Inc.

SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Rosedale Products, Inc. is a leading technology developer in the field of liquid filtration systems and waste minimization products for customers around the globe. Our engineering achievements over the last 45 years have produced an exceptional product line of industrial filters that includes high performance filtration solutions for multiple industries.

The Value of Digital Twins in Modern Manufacturing

SOUTHWEST Session: Digital twins are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of advanced manufacturing, enabling companies to simulate, optimize, and validate their production processes in a virtual environment before committing to physical execution. This presentation explores the value of digital twins specifically in the domains of CNC machining, robotic automation, and the broader virtual factory. In CNC machining, digital twins replicate the behavior of machines, tools, and part geometries, allowing for precise simulation of toolpaths and real-time detection of potential collisions, over-travel, and inefficiencies. By simulating the exact machine kinematics, spindle dynamics, and tool libraries, manufacturers can reduce setup times, improve part quality, and significantly lower the risk of costly rework or downtime. In robotic work cells, digital twins mirror robotic behavior, motion, and task sequences. This enables manufacturers to program, test, and optimize robot trajectories and tool interactions virtually - ensuring safety, cycle time optimization, and maximum utilization of expensive automation assets. Collision detection, reach analysis, and process synchronization can all be handled digitally before deployment on the shop floor. At the virtual factory level, digital twins provide a holistic view of the entire manufacturing environment - integrating machines, robotics, material flow, operators, and logistics into a unified simulation. This enables strategic decision-making, accurate capacity planning, and the ability to test process changes in a risk-free virtual environment. The result is greater agility, resilience, and efficiency across the entire production lifecycle. Attendees will gain insight into how digital twins reduce risk, increase productivity, and enable smarter planning across manufacturing operations. By harnessing digital twins in CNC machining, robotic systems, and factory-wide simulations, companies can accelerate their journey toward digital transformation and fully realize the promise of Industry 4.0.