PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Tuesday | May 6
Basics of Ultrasonic Metal Welding
Speaker: Home Mojal, Telsonic Solutions
8:30 am-10:30 am
Proven Practices for Training and Certification Success: Preparing Your Workforce for IPC-A-620
Speaker: Carlos Plaza, IPC
9:00 am-12:00 pm
The Benefits and Limitations of High Voltage Cable Testing
Speaker: Christopher Strangio, CAMI Research
9:30 am-11:30am
Separate registration fee for The Benefits and Limitations of High Voltage Cable Testing is $125 for all reservations. Competitors are not allowed to attend, and the registration list will be vetted.
Sales and Marketing Strategies for Contract Manufacturers and B2B Suppliers in the Electrical Sector
Speaker: Caleb Townsend, Factur
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Electrical and Electronics Protection: Low Pressure Molding
Speaker: Terry Ng, LPMS USA
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Adhering to IPC-A-620 Wire Stripping Standards
Speaker: Jonathan Guay, Schleuniger
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Identifying the Appropriate Tooling for Your Component
Speaker: Bill Randall, Daniels Manufacturing Corporation
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
Wednesday | May 7
High-Voltage Cable Technical Workshop (Benefits of Silicone Insulation)
Speaker: Colin Kendall, Eurotech and Paul Nickl, Coroflex Cable
10:00 am-10:30 am
The Bridge Between ECAD and MCAD
Speaker: Oded Gutman, Rafael
10:00 am-10:30 am
Derating: Laboratory Testing to Optimize Crimped Connection
Speaker: Damien Boudinet, Ph.D., SICAME Group
10:30 am-11:00 am
Integrating Internal Failure Tracking and Cost of Quality into Manufacturing Processes
Speaker: Jordan Jolly, Cetec ERP
10:30 am-11:00 am
Understanding Cable/Harness Shield Testing - Requirements and Solutions
Speaker: David Shier, DIT-MCO International
11:00 am-11:30 am
Digital Transformation in Wire Processing: From Design to Production
Speaker: Paul Harvell, Zuken USA
11:00 am-11:30 am
The First Quarter of 21st Century is Nearly Over: A Status Report on use of Software Tools for Wiring Harness Manufacture and Design
Speaker: Paul Johnston, Siemens Digital Industries Software
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Training For the Future of Manufacturing
Speaker: Greg Merrill, EPTAC
11:30am-12:00pm
Test Probes for Functional Test of Wire Harness Connectors
Speaker: Matthias Zapatka, INGUN USA
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
What You Need to Know About Ferrules
Speaker: Maria Schierscher, Phoenix Contact
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
Revolutionizing Vehicle Electric Motor Designs: Innovative PEEK Insulation Materials for 800V Applications
Speaker: Phillip Hagerty, Victrex USA
1:30 pm-2:00 pm
Estimating the End-of-Life for Production Equipment
Speaker: Christopher Strangio, CAMI Research
1:30 pm-2:00 pm
Strategies I Used to 10X the Value of my Wire Harness Manufacturing Business, Culminating in a Successful Acquisition
Speaker: Arik Vrobel, Cableteque
3:00 pm-3:30pm
Utilizing Your Testing and Other Data to Improve Quality and Gain Insights
Speaker: Darin Yeager, Cirris
3:00 pm-3:30pm
A Holistic Approach for Efficient and Scalable Wiring Harness Development
Speaker: Harald Bucher, Ph.D., Vector
3:30 pm-4:00 pm
Benefits of Conduit Wiring Systems Compared to Other Types of Wiring Protection
Speaker: Dave Hurd, AES-USA
3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Advancements in Secondary Wire Harness Support
Speaker: Art Siwecki, Daniels Manufacturing Corporation
4:00 pm-4:30 pm
Automating Wire Identification
Speaker: Peter Crichton, Brady Worldwide
4:00 pm-4:30 pm
TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
Thursday | May 8
Crimping Challenges/Dos and Don’ts
Speaker: George Robertson, ABB
10:00 am-10:30 am
An Ecosystem of Quality
Speaker: Mike Nagle, OES Technologies
10:00 am-10:30 am
Extending the Digital Thread - Wire Harness Assembly Assisted Automation Solution
Speaker: Kyle Brown, Delta Sigma Company
10:30 am-11:00 am
Moving from Just-in-Time to Proactive Wire Preparation for a Stronger ROI
Speaker: Carlus Hicks, Weidmuller
10:30 am-11:00 am
Innovative Manufacturing: Embracing Smart Factory Technologies
Speaker: George Tilli, Komax Corporation and Greg Douglas, Schleuniger, Inc.
11:00 am-12:00 pm
Enhancing Ultrasonic Welding Efficiency with Digital Solutions
Speaker: Bill Heatherwick, Telsonic Solutions
11:00 am-11:30 am
Utilizing Advanced CAD Tools and Logical Design Data to Efficiently Produce Accurate Harness Drawings
Speaker: Scott Ferguson, Virtual Interconnect
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Braiding Over Wire Harnesses
Speaker: John Tomaz, Wadrwell Braiding Co
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Failure Analysis and Investigation in Electrical Wire Harness Testing
Speaker: Nick Baker, Jason Evans, and Joe Kane, MK Test Systems
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
Methods to Reduce Operator Influence in Wire Processing
Speaker: Rob Boyd, Schleuinger
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
Enhancing Electronics with Additive Manufacturing
Speaker: Fadi Abro, Stratasys
1:30 pm-2:00 pm
Wiring Harness Education and Training
Speaker: Valerie Senz, FDH Electronics
Speaker: Paul Moseley, FDH Electronics
1:30 pm-2:00 pm