Digital Foundry at New Kensington
New Kensington, PA
United States
This full-day event, will focus on small and medium manufacturers (SMEs), integrators, and workforce development professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Explore the latest innovations in smart manufacturing through expert presentations and live demonstrations.
- Visit vendor booths featuring leading organizations in the industry.
- Participate in breakout sessions to discuss and identify workforce development needs.
Full Day Agenda
8:30 AM – Check In & Coffee
Start the day networking with local manufacturers and ecosystem partners.
9:00 AM – Welcome & Overview
Sherri McCleary, Executive Director, Digital Foundry at New Kensington
9:10 AM – Digital Foundry-Led Manufacturing Panel
Hear how regional leaders are applying Smart Manufacturing principles to solve real challenges:
ZOLL Medical Corporation – Robert Bilger, Greg Waters
MSA – The Safety Company – Jennifer Nemeth, John Werling
JV Manufacturing Co., Inc. – Daryl Care, Ryan Vecchi, Melissa Vecchi
Pulva Corporation – Brad Gray, Catie Morley
Mancini’s Bakery – Nick Mancini Hartner, Brady Cummings, CMS (CMS)
9:55 AM – The Smart Manufacturing Mindset
Haresh Malkani, CTO, CESMII — on interoperability, SM Profiles, and the future of scalable Smart Manufacturing.
10:45 AM – Breakout Sessions I
Electric Power Monitoring – Arnold Offner, Phoenix Contact USA
SM Platform Basics – John Louka, CESMII
11:45 AM – Interactive Vendor Showcase & Lunch
Explore hands-on demos and network with solution providers.
12:15 PM – Digital Foundry Learning & SM Solution Demos
1:45 PM – Breakout Sessions II
SMART-PA & Other Resources – Matt Minner, ARM Institute
Starter Kit Demonstrations – Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII
2:45 PM – Wrap-Up & Call to Action
This event brings together national leaders and Pennsylvania’s manufacturing innovators to make Smart Manufacturing practical, accessible, and interoperable for every enterprise.