SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Founded in 1984 with multiple sales and service awards to their credit, Hillary Machinery has become one of the largest machine tool distributors in the State of Texas growing its annual sales to over $50 Million, employing 30+ sales, technical support and administrative personnel throughout the state with offices in Dallas,Houston and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: Our Services. Hill & Wilkinson offers a full range of general contracting services under a variety of contractual arrangements including General Contractor, Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build, or IPD (Integrated Project Delivery). Additional services include BIM/VDC coordination, MEP commissioning, and LEED management.
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SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: ESP supports high-tech industries by providing precision machined and fabricated products, mechanical assemblies, and refurbishment services.
SOUTHWEST Exhibitor: 4D Technology designs and manufactures optical surface gauges and surface roughness profilers for accurate 3D, non-contact, high-resolution measurement of precision surfaces. 4D's gauges measure in < 1 second with one-button operation, and can be used anywhere in the factory or lab - either handheld, combined with collaborative robots for high-volume automation, or in-situ applications. Measure critical components with our industrial portfolio which includes: •4D InSpec®: the first handheld, precision instrument for non-contact surface defect measurement, with a measurement area of 8mm x 8mm. Now with improved resolution down to 2um! •4D InSpec XL®: a surface defect gauge with expanded measurement area of 16mm x 16mm and improved resolution down to 5um! •4Di InSpec AMS: a fully automated 3D, optical inspection system to measure hundreds of callouts in minutes! Quantify features such as chamfer, radius, edge break, and thread geometries and defects such as pits, dings and scratches. •New! 4D InSpec SR: the industry’s first handheld, nm-level resolution surface roughness system for precision machined surfaces, enabling high-resolution 3D (areal) roughness of hard-to-reach areas and large samples right on the shop floor.
SME is excited to bring about the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Showcase at CES. SME and CTA are collaborating to highlight and promote the advanced manufacturing resources and capabilities in the US, as more global manufacturers seek to onshore and reshore their operations.
Speaker at SOUTHWEST: Michael Molnar, Founding Director, NIST Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office
SOUTHWEST Session: Join us for a town hall event designed for exhibitors and attendees to help shape the future of federal research and development in advanced manufacturing. SPECIAL REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Register Here Participants will share insights to help define the priorities for the 2026 – 2030 National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing, which guides Federal efforts to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing. The plan is revised every four years to provide new federal priorities in advanced manufacturing research and development, aiming to create jobs, boost economic growth across various sectors, and strengthen national security. This town hall session augments an online Request for Information (RFI), enabling participants to voice their views and catalyze deeper input into priority areas. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has posted the complete set of questions in the Federal Register. The National Science and Technology Council’s Subcommittee on Advanced Manufacturing will manage the RFI process, and the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing will collect and analyze the information. Learn more here: White House Fact Sheet This exclusive town hall roundtable gives manufacturing leaders the opportunity to: Get a seat at the table with peers and policymakers Make your voice heard in shaping U.S. manufacturing priorities Provide deeper insights beyond the formal Request for Information (RFI) process.
SOUTHWEST Session: The future of manufacturing is being reshaped by the integration of Acumatica, AI, ML, LLMs, and IoT. These technologies collectively drive unprecedented efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Acumatica’s cloud ERP streamlines operations and scalability, while AI and ML optimize production, predict maintenance, and analyze data for smarter decision-making. LLMs enhance communication and automate documentation, and IoT enables real-time monitoring and interconnected smart factories. Together, they reduce costs, minimize waste, and foster agility, positioning manufacturers to thrive in a competitive global market. By embracing these advancements, companies can achieve long-term success, transform their operations, and lead the industry into a new era of productivity and sustainability.
SOUTHWEST Session: This demonstration showcases how agentic automation streamlines material replacement and inventory management using UiPath Maestro. The flow begins with an MTR (Material Test Report) being received, processed, and linked to its corresponding purchase order (PO). Upon identifying a defective material, the system transitions to a Maestro-driven workflow where an intelligent agent analyzes the issue, reviews inventory, and finds suitable substitute materials. The agent then recommends replacements based on availability and need. A human operator reviews and refines these recommendations—such as adjusting shipping quantities—and approves an automatically drafted email prepared by the remediation agent for the customer and requisition team. The demo concludes by highlighting how this automation fits into a larger source-to-pay and manufacturing management process, improving speed, accuracy, and end-to-end efficiency.