Nicky Pettit
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Nicky Pettit, Account Executive, Limble
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Nicky Pettit, Account Executive, Limble
SOUTHWEST Session: Unexpected breakdowns, rising costs, and limited asset visibility continue to be a challenge for manufacturers, especially as teams face mounting pressure to do more with less – fewer technicians, tighter budgets, and limited time. But with the right technology and a practical approach to reliability, lean teams can shift from fighting fires to building long-term, operational resilience into every layer of production. In this session, we’ll showcase how manufacturers are using modern CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) tools to drive higher uptime, extend asset life, and reduce reactive work – all without needing additional headcount or new equipment. We’ll demonstrate how top performing teams have digitized preventive maintenance schedules, deployed QR code-enabled work orders, and built mobile-first maintenance workflows that keep machines running and teams aligned. Whether you’re still using spreadsheets or looking to get more out of your current system, this session will provide a clear blueprint for building a smart, scalable maintenance program.
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Colin Gilchrist, Digital Systems Product Manager, Phillips Federal
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Mark Lilly, President & CEO, Lillyworks, Inc.
SOUTHWEST Session:
Free for Students and Faculty! Join SME Membership for a full day of exploration, connection, and hands-on exposure to the future of manufacturing, at no cost to you.
SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: MANUFACTURING PROCESSES ENHANCED WITH LASER GUIDED ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGY With advanced software created to guide you through the assembly process, the Iris system will accurately locate your work piece in 3D space. Eliminate your need for manual measuring and marking, eliminate templates, reduce defects and errors, all while increasing your productivity by up to 60%. Master even complex assemblies, with an easy to use, innovative, laser technology. Join us in booth #919
SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: UiPath Agentic Orchestration connects every part of the manufacturing ecosystem—people, robots, systems, and AI models—into one intelligent, coordinated network. It empowers manufacturers to automate repetitive tasks, optimize workflows, and make faster, data-driven decisions in real time. By orchestrating end-to-end processes—from the shop floor to the back office—UiPath helps manufacturers improve productivity, reduce downtime, and accelerate continuous improvement across your entire operation.