Susan Carlock
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Susan Carlock, Co-Owner & Executive Vice President, Mursix Corporation & Murray Mentor, Inc.
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Susan Carlock, Co-Owner & Executive Vice President, Mursix Corporation & Murray Mentor, Inc.
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Brian Ellis, Founder, Docket
SOUTHWEST Session: As global manufacturing enters the next wave of industrial transformation, the convergence of digital threads and IoT is reshaping the way products are designed, built, and maintained. A digital thread creates a seamless flow of data across the product lifecycle — from design and engineering to production and aftermarket service. When paired with IoT-enabled smart factories, this integration unlocks unprecedented operational visibility, agility, and intelligence. This session explores how manufacturers are leveraging IoT to create connected ecosystems that power predictive maintenance, real-time quality control, autonomous operations, and closed-loop decision-making. We will discuss practical frameworks for implementing digital threads and highlight ROI-driven success stories from discrete and process manufacturing. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of: The role of IoT sensors, edge computing, and AI in transforming factory floors Use cases that demonstrate measurable gains in OEE, sustainability, and workforce efficiency A roadmap for integrating IoT into existing manufacturing systems without disrupting operations This talk is essential for manufacturing leaders looking to accelerate their Industry 4.0 journey and future-proof their operations through connected intelligence.
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SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Started in 1971, Crescent Gage & Tool Sales has been in business selling, supporting and servicing dimensional inspection and measuring equipment. Quality is the most important entity in our business. Our commitment is to satisfy our customers, the companies we represent, and our co-workers, by providing error-free products and services that exceed their expectations every time.
SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: We provide small- and medium-sized manufacturers with a full suite of flexible and configurable cloud-based ERP software systems that provide complete visibility into, and control of, their business operations, enabling them for growth.
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.
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.
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.
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