Lantek to present six educational sessions at FABTECH 2019

Left to right: Adria Haines, US Sales Director; Kevin Must, US Marketing Manager; David Iyoha, US Manufacturing Software Consultant.

Smart Factory 101 happens Monday, November 11, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in room S402B. Attendees will learn the milestones needed to make their company digital by evaluating progress in the digital transformation process. This includes taking inventory of software, identifying what can integrate, and mapping the critical next steps for their digital future. (Adria Haines)

Smart Manufacturing Meets Workforce Developmentwill be held Monday, November 11, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in room S402B. This presentation will address the top five ways that Smart Manufacturing can help with workforce development challenges: increasing job attractiveness, capturing tribal and skill knowledge, collaborative robot integration, training and assessments, and real-time job aids. Attendees will learn the most effective approaches to leverage software and technology in workforce development. (David Iyoha)

 Millennials in Manufacturingwill be held Tuesday, November 12, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in room S401BC. This session will discuss what it takes to attract, manage, and keep Millennial talent in today’s quickly changing technological landscape. Haines will use real life experience from managing Millennials in manufacturing technology for the past decade. (Adria Haines)

Quit Making Excuses. Now Is the Time to Digitizeoccurs Tuesday, November 12, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. in room S402B. This session will focus on dispelling the common excuses used in today’s manufacturing facilities for not digitizing. We will also cover how manufacturers can map their digital transformation and plan for future success without sacrificing their current production schedules. (Kevin Must)

Streamlining Your Quoting Process with Artificial Intelligencehappens Tuesday, November 12, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in room S402B. Attendees will learn about the latest techniques to streamline quoting for manufacturing, including the use of artificial intelligence. This session will also discuss the improvements that artificial intelligence will bring to every-day operations in manufacturing while creating further opportunities to grow in the industry. (Kevin Must)

Smart Manufacturing Feasibility Case Studyoccurs Wednesday, November 13, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in room S402B. This presentation will present a study initiated by an IT operation leader at a manufacturing facility to investigate options for taking their digital transformation to the next level. We will cover how to analyze your current IT infrastructure capabilities, employee buy-in, process improvement scenarios, and more. (David Iyoha)

All sessions are perfect for those interested in learning how technology is transforming manufacturing and how to best use it. Follow this link to register for each of the sessions or use promo code SPKF30 for 30% off each educational session featuring Lantek experts: https://www.lanteksms.com/fabtech-2019

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About Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions

Lantek pioneered Industry 4.0 solutions for the Sheet Metal Fabrication Industry. Their solutions include CAD/CAM Nesting, MES, ERP and they specialize in integrating software for Smart Factories. Lantek is globally headquartered in the Basque Country of Spain. Having over 30 years of experience, Lantek supports more than 20,000 customers in 100 countries. Lantek has offices in 14 countries. Lantek’s U.S. Headquarters is in Mason, OH.

Founded in 1986 in the Basque Country (Spain), one of the main European hubs of machine tool development, Lantek enables the integration of sheet metal and metal processing technologies using the most advanced manufacturing management software. The company is currently the outstanding leader in its sector thanks to its capacity for innovation and commitment to internationalization. With more than 20,000 customers in over 100 countries and 20 offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2017, its international business contributed to 86% of its revenue.

 For more information, visit: https://www.lantek.com/us