Matt Jones
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Matt Jones, Head of GTM, NA, Augmentus Robotics
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Matt Jones, Head of GTM, NA, Augmentus Robotics
SOUTHWEST Session: Manufacturers increasingly struggle with robotic surface finishing, treatment, and welding as production shifts toward high-mix, high-variability manufacturing. Traditional robotic systems demand time-consuming, manual programming—often taking days or weeks to accommodate complex geometries. These systems also lack adaptive capabilities, making it difficult to compensate for part variations. The result: costly manual touchups, process inefficiencies, and production delays. Augmentus transforms robotic surface applications by combining advanced 3D scanning with automated toolpath generation. By eliminating the need for manual programming and enabling seamless adaptation to part variations, Augmentus delivers greater accuracy, reduced rework, and significantly improved operational efficiency. This presentation explores how Augmentus overcomes key industry barriers—empowering manufacturers with precision, adaptability, and unmatched process efficiency across surface finishing, surface treatment, and welding applications.
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Jordan Dugosh, Account Executive – TOLA/LATAM, Dispel
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Jay Vitha, Vice President of Business Development, MetOx International, Inc.
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SOUTHWEST Session: The fusion industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by groundbreaking scientific advancements and a surge of investment in the private sector. Since its founding in 2009, Tokamak Energy has remained at the forefront of technological innovation and progress in fusion and high-temperature superconducting technology. Dr. Andrew Shone will explore the fundamentals of fusion energy, examine the evolving landscape of public and private initiatives, and share insights into Tokamak Energy’s strategic vision focusing on collaboration with established sectors to deliver the transformative solutions our world needs today and in the years ahead.
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Dr. Monica Cortez, Statewide Director of Business Operations, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Rodney Reddic, Executive Director, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center
SOUTHWEST Session: Join this panel discussion to hear from the Fusion Development Lead for Tokamak Energy’s U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc., Dr. Andrew Shone, in addition to Jay Vitha, Vice President of Business Development at MetOX International, Inc. and Executive Director Rodney Reddic of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) as they share their views on the opportunities and challenges Nuclear Fusion will need to address from a technology as well as workforce perspective.